Film Screening and Discussion

Thursday, 27 November 2025
17:30 – 19:00 CET
University of Neuchâtel

This event aims to shed light on the dynamics of the deportation of African migrants from Europe, while highlighting the critical perspectives of African political institutions and of migrants themselves, which are often overlooked in European public discourses on deportations. The objective is to provide information and testimonies on how these deportations operate in practice. This is done through careful examination of the interplay of institutional interests, including those of the European Union (EU), the International Organisation for Migration (IOM), and the Gambian State government at both national and local levels. We will to do this on three different levels: Beginning with the presentation of an academic paper (2025) by Dr. Omar Cham and Prof. Ilke Adam titled “Justifying opposition and support to EU-Africa cooperation on deportation in West Africa”; secondly through the screening of Babucarr Manka’s award winning documentary “Home Again” (2022), and finally through a moderated discussion and audience Q&A with both Dr. Cham and Mr. Manka.

The event will take place at the University of Neuchâtel, Av. du Premier-Mars 26, 2nd Floor, Room D63 and online on WEBEX (link).

Program (PDF)