The Migration of Black People to Regions in Africa with Temperate Climates: Factors, Opportunities and Challenges

Abstract

This paper examines the migration of Black people to temperate regions across Africa. The paper finds that there are two major migrations of Black people in the past decade. The first is the migration of people across various countries and regions in Africa. The second migration is the return of Black people from the African diaspora to Africa. Both groups are migrating to the political and economic capitals of Africa. Political and economic capitals across Africa have the characteristics of temperate climates, including high altitude, abundant rainfall, and pleasant weather during most of the year. By December 31, 2023, there were 83.37 million people residing in political capitals in Africa. Apart from their temperate climates, other interrelated factors responsible for the migration of people of Black African descent to political and economic capitals across Africa presented in the paper are as follows: infrastructures such as good roads, schools, colleges and universities, and medical facilities. Finally, the paper presents some opportunities and challenges because of this phenomenon. Some of the opportunities include job creation and establishment of businesses. Some of the challenges discussed in the paper include overcrowding, lack of sufficient and meaningful employment, and the negative effects of global warming.