THE EFFECTS OF ILLEGAL MIGRATION ON HUMAN SECURITY OF AFRICANS IN EUROPE, 2009-2019

Political Science

The study investigates the effects of illegal migration on the human security of Africans in Europe, 2009-2019 and the strategies adopted to check such migration. Illegal migrants, most of whom are Africans have defied the adverse weather condition during winter and a staggering 400,000 people are estimated to reach mainland Europe by sea from 2000 to 2005. Sadly, unfriendly economic conditions, hunger, political and religious persecutions, civil strife and in some cases war have made a good number of African flee their home countries. Most African migrants, though familiar with travel requirements in their home countries do not properly migrate or seek asylum when they cross national borders into other countries especially in Europe for sundry reasons. The Study adopts the secondary method of data gathering using content analysis. The world system theory as propounded by Wallerstein, Immanuel was used as the theoretical framework. The findings of the study show that poor living condition; the quest for greener pastures in Europe, though through illegal means; bad leadership from African leaders and political conflicts and instability are core factors responsible of illegal migrations of Africans to Europe. The study recommends amongst others that developmental policies and programmes should be set up in African countries to set the continent on the path of speedy recovery from poverty and deprivation to create an environment suitable for young aspiring Africans to thrive.

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