Accra:The Metropolis International Migration Network Conference is set to take place at the University of Ghana, Legon, from November 18 to 20, 2026. This event marks the first time the conference will be held on African soil, under the theme 'Rethinking African Mobility Past Lessons, Present Realities, Future Possibilities.'
According to Ghana News Agency, the conference is a collaborative effort between the Centre for Migration Studies (CMS) at the University of Ghana, the African Union Commission (AUC), and Metropolis International. It will also conclude the CMS@20 celebrations, marking the 20th anniversary of the Centre.
The conference will feature President John Dramani Mahama, His Majesty King Mohammed VI of Morocco, and H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, Chairperson of the African Union Commission, as key participants. President Mahama is scheduled to deliver the keynote address, while King Mohammed VI will attend as the Special Guest of Honour. Other notable attendees include Minister for the Interior Hon. Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak and Professor Nana Aba Appiah Amfo, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ghana.
The event aims to foster a balanced dialogue on migration, emphasizing Africa's role in global migration governance. Over 300 participants, including migration researchers, government officials, and policymakers from around the world, are expected to attend. The conference will feature discussions on various topics such as migration governance, forced displacement, labour mobility, and the impact of climate change on migration.
Organisers describe the Accra edition as a strategic shift towards evidence-based migration governance centered on Global South institutions and priorities.