Agadez: Where desert journey from Africa to Europe begins - BBC News
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More than 13,000 people have made the dangerous journey from North Africa to Italy across the Mediterranean this year. Thousands have drowned doing so. Before they even get to the boats in Libya, many will have travelled for up to 6 days in the Sahara, in extreme temperatures. The starting point in the desert trek is Agadez, in Niger. The BBC's Thomas Fessy has just been there.
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“I must make it for my family” that word hit me differently 😢
@cody4916
Жыл бұрын
They need to make an effort in their own countries instead of just being a parasitic invader
@emmanuelsylvester8633
4 ай бұрын
Do have link to move
@ArmyWolves
Ай бұрын
😢😢😢😢
@FatahEriya
Ай бұрын
@@emmanuelsylvester8633really😮
My elder sister made this journey to Spain in 2013. Months after we heard from her. Today she's doing good and I thank God for her life and success to Europe
@frandzshange6021
Жыл бұрын
Good for her...do you plan on following her?
@jamalmbamedig8146
Жыл бұрын
Lol no. I'm not sure I'd be that lucky. Plus I can fly the legal way
@iofoundation5183
Жыл бұрын
@@jamalmbamedig8146 connect me I need to leave this Nigeria bcs every min na death I da think about
@sasorah6414
Жыл бұрын
@@iofoundation5183 same. I’m not happy here. I can never be happy here
@dav9083
Жыл бұрын
we don’t want you in Europe
I passed through this for a better life in Italy and yet they’re frustrating me here. The God that saved me throughout this journey will make a way for me at this point in my life right now 😢🙏🏽
@jake57
Жыл бұрын
I feel your pain and wish you success and happiness
@Onafuckingplane
8 ай бұрын
God will make a way for you
@ShugaAdaeze
8 ай бұрын
@@jake57 thank you dear
@user-vb7pr4oc8d
6 ай бұрын
Why don't Africans flee to stable African countries instead of heading to Europe? Makes no sense to risk your life like this.
@SolomonOnuoha-hd5fc
4 ай бұрын
Wish you peace 🗡️. If you can pass through and survive then you can survive anything there
I'm Australian.Back in 1989 Almost died in that dessert outside Agadez.Extremely dehydrated and stuck in a horrendous sandstorm. My death was so close I saw the white light After being looked after by a French doctor for 2 days I was then trucked to a hospital in Arlit. During that journey it was 51 degrees celsius. I was wrapped in blankets and had buckets of water poured over me to refrigerate me.I spent two weeks in that hospital recovering and then I was medically air evacuated to Niamey ->Algiers->Paris. Wouldn't wish it upon anyone to make that trek.
@tushtv8966
3 жыл бұрын
Hello, so sorry to hear your experience. However, I am reaching out because I am a reporter and I am working on stories related to this experience, do you mind sharing your. contact so we can talk and I can relate your story to the world?
@danmaker5721
3 жыл бұрын
pppp
@danmaker5721
3 жыл бұрын
u.
@volkira
3 жыл бұрын
My Illness started in Kisangani and two months later in Agadez was the conclusion. Food poisoning and lots of vomiting lead to electrolytes loss which finally led to severe muscular Tetany.Just damn lucky to be on the outskirts of Agadez when Trousseau sign like contractions started in my hands and feet.
@wateromiproduction3898
2 жыл бұрын
SOLUTION 1) FRANCE hand back Francophone countries back to indigenous people of Africa and back off. 2) The G7 countries block all ways African leaders and elits transfer illicit funds from Africa to Europe, Americas and Asia.80% of wealth in Africa in the hands of 1% of leaders and their proxies. 3) Europe should not stand in the way of real economic development in Africa. End double digit interest rates. 4) Once their are jobs in Africa for Africans. Low inflation.No one will come to Europe 5) Buy back all the ammunition dumped in Africa by US and European arms manufacturers. Africans are tired of wars. I recall during the Kosovo war, guns was cheaper in London than a chocolate bar. The MI5 had to buy the guns b4 they got into Uk and also did lots of police amnesty.
That place is a huge graveyard, Rest in peace brothers and sisters. 🖤🖤
All my prays for anybody out there trying to look for a better life 🙏🏾
@Chadboy2012
5 жыл бұрын
flako icy starting a business is a way better than going to Europe and can’t find work
@bluens2508
4 жыл бұрын
@@Chadboy2012 It is difficult for them start a business in their home country due to lack of resources/opportunity
@airportdocumentaries
3 жыл бұрын
@@Chadboy2012 Come back when you've started your own and tell us how easy it is
@Chadboy2012
3 жыл бұрын
All I was saying is either they go the normal way to Europe or with that money they pay to cross the Ocean and end up dead to start a business in their home country period.
@airportdocumentaries
3 жыл бұрын
@@Chadboy2012 They're fleeing persecution, what would starting a business do for them when they're being killed?
This is so serious! What an adventurous journey!
Life is so hard but some times we can survive.......
@WeAreTrueAfrican
3 жыл бұрын
Still your arse in Africa
Any time I remember i cried 😢 I passed true this sahara desart now am in France 🇫🇷 Paris we where 38 in the small car and we take 5 days on the way to Algeria 🇩🇿
@babytv9749
9 ай бұрын
Please I real really want to make a move but I don't know how to go about it I even pay someone to show me how to go about it but the person collected the money and disappear 😭 I am in senegal still looking for a way to enter any Europe please
@papsonpapson9972
9 ай бұрын
@@babytv9749 OK we can talk on private if you want
@SolomonOnuoha-hd5fc
4 ай бұрын
@@babytv9749I have a source. But one thing is certain. This is life and death
Its God who has the last words, 😢this statement got me emotional I hope that guy makes it
@sabahsabrie1426
Жыл бұрын
Grave
To the person who is reading this, don't give up on your KZread channel. Keep going it's going to get better.❤️❤️
@rainmeditationnuture2907
2 жыл бұрын
this is what i just wanted hearing ,thank you
@soccerarena4129
Жыл бұрын
Same to you
I wanted to travel like them before, So i did some research about the journey. What i discovered was not good, so i back out.
@firstladygift.2431
3 жыл бұрын
Where did you want to go ?
@firstladygift.2431
3 жыл бұрын
@Asuwuo effiong Blessing hope you are fine now ?
@swadbarrie175
2 жыл бұрын
So proud of you is a risky journey
@farthimamarrah8562
2 жыл бұрын
Doesn't Worth it
@vitafoamshop
2 жыл бұрын
@@farthimamarrah8562 I'm Glad I didn't make such stupid move... today I'm living like a king Now.
This is bad, Africa is so fucked up, our leaders have failed us. Can imagine the risk people take just to get out of this continent. This is bad, this is really bad.
@anthonyflomo8809
6 жыл бұрын
Obi Abamba you I right,with all the resources Africa have people are still suffering.
@jyde50
6 жыл бұрын
european propaganda told them europe is paradise , so they think once they get to europe they will be living in mansions.
@ajaoakeemidowu6058
6 жыл бұрын
Yes i didn't blaimes the Nigerians for all this crossing from one borda to anorther, my blaimes is on Nigeria govetment why can't they do something to stop this robbiesh that is happen in our country Nigeria
Agadez is peace full country i passed hear come to libya now thank god I'm in italia alhamdu lilah
@oromoking2391
3 жыл бұрын
Can u just tell me all the way?
@salisukamilusalisu9161
3 жыл бұрын
My friend how are u i hope every thing is ok in Italia
@debbygold7387
3 жыл бұрын
Dear how did you go to Italy
@SD-je1sv
Жыл бұрын
go back to africa and improve your own country
Been there done that.....that horrible moment is still haunting me 😢😭😭
@evano5635
2 жыл бұрын
Sorry man.
@ktg8715
2 жыл бұрын
Can u describe how did you feel
@benevolenttech1510
2 жыл бұрын
😭
@mlionea
Жыл бұрын
And in the end it wasn't worth it. Going to the country of your destroyer
@frandzshange6021
Жыл бұрын
Where are you now? Did you make it to Europe?
All because of money and a better life 😌. God help us. 🙏
I once in this journey today I'm OK thank God for life
@LifeOfnuruDeen
4 ай бұрын
Did you make it to Europe? *Just been curious* Cox I'm planning of making the same move.
@masculinityorientation790
Ай бұрын
@@LifeOfnuruDeenBro me too
Wooow!! Never knew about this until today 04/18/2022
it is not easy. thanks God for their life............
Samuel wasn`t evading Boko Haram, he just decide to risk his life, his accent revealed he is from southern part of Nigeria where was not affected by Boko Haram.
@cirina3
10 ай бұрын
😂😂
I pass in this place in 2016 December 28th to Libya but is not an easy road only God save me.... Tank God
@nedson6503
2 жыл бұрын
Humans save you. God isn't real
Nothing in this world will allow me to travelled by dessert in the name of greener pasture.I will rather die in my country
@chrisoghenetegamaloney5799
5 жыл бұрын
Gifty Arthur bless you dear... by the way where u from?
@giftyarthur3763
5 жыл бұрын
@@chrisoghenetegamaloney5799 Pls am from a lovely motherland called Ghana.Am really proud to be a Ghanaian my brother
@Chadboy2012
5 жыл бұрын
Gifty Arthur “starting your own business”
@giftyarthur3763
5 жыл бұрын
@@Chadboy2012 I will rather used that money I will used to travelled Libya to start a business here in Ghana.
@realtalk4683
3 жыл бұрын
Am also Ghanaian from Kumasi
Those cars are always on high speed and never stop for anyone..
😢😢😢😢 I really thank God for taking me Italy now
@richesjennifer4250
3 жыл бұрын
I'm so happy for you dear... God is everything
@noahtimothy2776
2 жыл бұрын
I'm so happy for you
@nedson6503
2 жыл бұрын
You mean people smugglers?
Ooh Africa with all our resources we are suffering like something
@DedeNako84
3 жыл бұрын
Sad 😥
I have been twice ...Alhamdullillah I am now in Spain even though it wasn't easy life is never meant to be easy
@WeAreTrueAfrican
3 жыл бұрын
How is your life in Spain foo
@zimtschnecke9284
3 жыл бұрын
@Ty Jackson Why? You don't them.
@Glock18401
Жыл бұрын
Should have gone to arab then..why Muslim like to go to Christian Europe..?
@arsenalfan1653
Жыл бұрын
@@Glock18401 They do theres 13.5 million immigrants to saudi arabia alone and europe is no longer christian if it was men would not be able to marry and the church will have power which they dont.
@arsenalfan1653
Жыл бұрын
@@Glock18401 most muslims are not even arab and muslims been in europpe for hundreds of years muslims ruled spain for 800 years learn history.
Thanks BBC for beginning new to our door step
Prayers to all the fallen heroes who could not make it along the way, may God help us all....... the Life is not easy and only those who face it knows how it feels.........
@thaakiermichaels2274
2 жыл бұрын
God be withyou all
@zombieat
Жыл бұрын
what is heroic about this? they're just running away from a homeland that needs them to a foreign land that does not.
@makuochukwupeter6353
Жыл бұрын
@@zombieat zombie
Still waiting for help, still praying. eyes bad, lost all our wgt. aching all over, could make it if we had water; just enough left to put our tongues to, have hope for help very soon, no rest, still same place.
Is not easy ooo.they must make it.as far they have that mind to live Nigeria.nothing can stop them.and they we come and meet us here in Europe safely.
I passed through all this but crossing the sea was a different story because of a load of people on one boat which lead to capsiding
Some people went and was successful.... But that's ratio 1 to 10... It's so sad to see children here.... People need to watch this to learn their lessons and never emberk on such journey
I'm also in Lybia now i took the risk but still looking forward to move from here
God bless the life savers
Thanks for been a Kenyan born
Saddening
it is the condition of the country, you don't need to blame them
@nolandange6589
4 жыл бұрын
The people who make up a country are the country that's why were every these fools go the more like Africa that place becomes
@baemax4929
2 жыл бұрын
Bro this condition you will pass through this wicked people why don't you stay in your country and have your peace
Sorry my English i was there 18/2/2017 i remembered there
@FawziFilms
5 жыл бұрын
Abdikani Abdilahi ali brother where are you right now
@FawziFilms
5 жыл бұрын
?
@FawziFilms
5 жыл бұрын
I mean where did you stay now?
@Layla6793
4 жыл бұрын
Alhamdulillah Walalo Ilaahay baa kaa soo bixiyey. Xaged joogtaa hada
@kamabinkama7406
4 жыл бұрын
Markaan ,Germany 5 beri bn joogay kaam bn kujiry, but, 2015 bn saxarha somary
I was same like them in 2015
i been there and experience it all..
@firstladygift.2431
3 жыл бұрын
Wow. Where are you now ?
What an experience I came,I saw and with God,I overcame this hell
@wajutiem08
6 жыл бұрын
Ifeanyi Draxlar Victory you are in Europe now? Thank God you have made it. It's quite an experience and an adventure.
@ifeanyidraxlarvictory3984
6 жыл бұрын
wajutiem08 thanks alot Such is life It was really a journey I described as HELL
@MalamIbnMalam
4 жыл бұрын
Overcame what hell? You mean leaving Nigeria to Europe because you think things would be better? Stay in Europe please
@chidozieajah8003
Жыл бұрын
@@MalamIbnMalam try to understand him sir Hell he meant was not Nigeria but the desert he journeyed through bro
@makuochukwupeter6353
Жыл бұрын
@@chidozieajah8003 hell is Nigeria bro. Stop going through the corners.
Most african countries still live in the 16th century
@austinjohn8713
Жыл бұрын
im african and your comment cannot be truer man. we are still surely in the 13 century hahahahah.
@user-gs5pi3rf2g
Жыл бұрын
Because of white people
God help Africa we don't deserve this. 😔 😔 Asonaba Kwabrafoso Obuasi
@ALGERIEECONOMIE
5 жыл бұрын
Help yourself and God will help you! You should solve your problems and stop having too many children that will grow up in few years and find themsleves in a country that can't support them.
@chrisoghenetegamaloney5799
5 жыл бұрын
TAHIA DZAIR and think 🤔 your Algeria is better to help plenty of children.... gtfoh.. hypocrite!
Please help them
Not an easy routeing experienced it thank God today I am in europe
@samoptimus4228
3 жыл бұрын
Are u an illegal immigrant?
@nedson6503
2 жыл бұрын
Thank people smugglers.
I like you tunes
START MAKE YOUR COUNTRY GOOD
@theother297
3 жыл бұрын
That's actually what many have tried to do, in many areas in all times. There are just these greedy people, who don't let others start new life somewhere else. Nations interfering and telling what others are allowed to do, like usa. So, where shall they do it? You have some land to give?
Nice
Aweee
To he'll with Libya
Oh my
Lesson here is Africans would rather run from their problems instead of staying home and solve them.
@tauceti8060
6 жыл бұрын
Oinky Aldritz That's why they running because they can't.You don't know the difficult life these people have.
@prelifegoeson7058
5 жыл бұрын
That is what you think because you are not from a corrupt country
@rakibmashoodabdulkarim754
4 жыл бұрын
How can jobless man solve his country's problem?? Always think before typing. The leaders are the problem and since they make enough money for themselves and family, they see no reason to solve the problems.
@firstladygift.2431
3 жыл бұрын
You , what are you doing to change Africa????
@SwazyDiaries
2 жыл бұрын
They dont even know what they will find ahead
Hmmm nawa o GOD hv merci
Alhamdulillah
All glory to God who gives me the life am still living till today because when i saw my self in this condition i never knew that i will make it but am alive today to testify thank you Jesus... Who No go no go know.....
@richesjennifer4250
3 жыл бұрын
I'm so happy for you... God is everything
لايجب ان تتركو بلدكم حتى لو كنت فقير I will not leave my homeland even if I am poor
@LifeOfnuruDeen
4 ай бұрын
Unfortunately, not everyone is like you. Life is more than eating and drinking
Sad! Am younger brother died on this journey
I am grateful for my life God I thank you
Francis Nnganou talked about this
If you kaming to europe ferst two times thing in Africa is the best life but tray not danger i hope to see this life
@hamzahamza-pd1tl
5 жыл бұрын
13e3y
Please i don't want to die in Libya please I need help to return back home
@thresholdofhonours
11 ай бұрын
Cry to God for deliverance.
@user-dg6mq3kz1b
9 ай бұрын
Are u home now.... can I help you?
💜💜
Sad to see these people
I wonder how many destinies ,future presidents, musicians ,footballers have been destroyed in this desert .There is a better means to travel to Europe .Information is inspiration ,being aware makes you prepared
@chiomasandra4944
5 жыл бұрын
so what are the better ways ?
@godswilllaks1530
5 жыл бұрын
@@chiomasandra4944 Do you reallly want to know?
@chiomasandra4944
5 жыл бұрын
if I didn't wnt to Knw I won't be asking
@Chadboy2012
5 жыл бұрын
Chioma Sandra “go with the right way”
@gildasbatohs3138
2 жыл бұрын
Hw
Lord help us for we want to become someone inportant in our life
Wow
God well see us true because we come from a far place by using our lifes
This is what African's leaders has keep leader's of tomorrow's please where is African> going?
@OmanOman-qj2sv
3 жыл бұрын
That is the problem!
@osarobomike
3 жыл бұрын
It is wikedness l don't worry them the same in Europe before war war it takes time but Africa we be better one day especially when bisfra come to power all eyes we open God bless bisfra republic amen
Amazigh name Agdz ❤
Dangerous road
The demise of Europe.
@chrisoghenetegamaloney5799
5 жыл бұрын
Zsolt Monostori fuck off
@jasonspringer2983
4 жыл бұрын
@@chrisoghenetegamaloney5799 don't like honesty?
@JuniorJuni070
3 жыл бұрын
@@jasonspringer2983 the africans actually work very hard in europe... i know because i work with them lol
Did Samuel survive the journey?
😢😢I stand here to wish all the dead a peaceful rest. I haven’t traveled before but I’ve loved the education and lesson through this. I’ve learned that Humans will always choose money over their Brothers and sisters. Wherein do we fit the scriptures that talks about being thine brothers keepers??? Is really sad. I pray and hope we all get the blessings we need in our countries so moving to another country will be easy regardless ❤❤❤
Good report. Thanks for not putting a propaganda spin on this
Pls how can I contact this people
Thank you so much for oromia
how long a small continent of europe can handle huge continents of africa and asia, i am sure we dont want europe to be like africa and middle east...
⛅sad⛅
stay home
0:51 geezer has a ralphy on... cant be that poor
Take the risk running, but won't take the risk of staying to fight for one's own country. Europe cannot sustain this forever.
@anthonyujadughele3132
5 жыл бұрын
Why don't you go and stay in one African country and take the risk to fight ,, and see it you will be alive ' you only want them dead just say the truth ..
@thresholdofhonours
11 ай бұрын
@@anthonyujadughele3132Americans fought for freedom too. Only cowards like you think being slaves to the white man is all it takes to live a decent life.
People are risking thier lives for surviving lives
Doesn't plane fly to Libya? Why waste so much money and risk your life on the desert?
So sad
May Allah help us
SINCE EUROPE IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE POVERTY IN AFRICA, IT MAKES PERFECT SENSE FOR AFRICANS TO LOOK TO EUROPE FOR THE LIFE THEY SEEK.
@austinjohn8713
Жыл бұрын
keep being stupid - how is europe responsible for poverty . is it europe that tells you not build roads, build schools , not to design educational programs to build your societies, not to purify water nd give your population?is it europe that tell you to give birth to 7 children when you are poor, is it europe that tells an illiterate to desire luxury he cannot afford,
@swiitdoll
Жыл бұрын
Exactly
@Glock18401
Жыл бұрын
Nah, African is just making an excuse about their poverty.. It's just the way you're living that make you're seems like you're poor..low disciplined and self awareness, they love to throw garbage on the streets and African easily being fooled by their corrupted leader who exploit the country wealth for their own pocket...African is basically incompetent in managing their own country..if African continue to migrate to other country and none of them would try to fix their country, trust me africa will stay poor forever and they just can play the victim card all their lives..mind me, I'm not from Europe..
@purpleplant9515
Жыл бұрын
Exactly
@user-gs5pi3rf2g
Жыл бұрын
@@austinjohn8713 remind me who keep stealing their natural resources and who keeps meddling in other countries ?
Lol u spoiled the Africa continent an expert to enjoy the beautiful life alone
😥😥😥🤐
Movie name
abba adam
@abdourahamaneadamari3183
6 жыл бұрын
nijer touw libya
Bonjour à
One thing I just know on my own is that the life we are living today is a risky and also a game, you can win or lux. Me my self I also use the root it was not easy. But with God all things are possible for me.
@wamakerla9037
2 жыл бұрын
Bros show me the way to use to go
@austinjohn8713
Жыл бұрын
No God doe not make thing possible for those who re not following him. He is not your servant
O la vie c'est série ma sœur et mon frère la l'argent ça va finir o mon dieu garde mou 😱😱😱😱😱
2022
Must you go....
It’s better for these people to stay home and do business
Omg I have never seen this in my life before omg why Africa why should have to force ourselvies to go to a place we knew nothing of. Africa leader should build up Africa cos the grass are not all that green here.
They are not in search of a better life my dear, they are running away from U.S.A and E.U armed drones and soldiers in west Africa. They have what they cannot touch or use for themselves, but the owners of arm drones and soldiers use it to build their country, event weapons and fed themselves that dying of hunger.
Desperation of the highest order
Amen god