The article examines why people from Africa want to move to other countries. It looks at Morocco, Egypt, Senegal, and Ghana. People want to leave Africa for better living conditions and easier job opportunities abroad, especially in Ghana and Senegal. People with more education in Ghana and Egypt are more likely to consider moving. Return migrants are more likely to want to leave again, especially in Ghana and Egypt. Family connections to international migrants influence women more than men in Ghana and Egypt. Overall, because these African countries are not growing quickly, the desire to emigrate may continue for a long time.