This body of research, developed by Alto Intelligence in collaboration with the IE School
of Politics, Economics, and Global Affairs, conducts an extensive analysis of public
digital media, including blogs, forums, social networks, messaging apps, deep and dark
web forums, and other digital communities engaging in illegal activity. This work aims
to better understand the interrelationships between public discourse related to African
migration and the role of the digital ecosystem in fostering illegal migration fows. We
are committed to supporting collective defense efforts and look forward to partnering
and sharing information about our fndings with law enforcement, industry partners, and
others to drive continued progress for a safer online ecosystem.