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Once a year, the BiB.Monitor Wohlbefinden, a research publication by the German Federal Institute for Population Research, measures and reports on the well-being and life satisfaction of people in Germany. This year’s edition examines how life satisfaction differs among various population groups based on their immigration and emigration backgrounds. According to the findings, Africans living in Germany reported an average …

Germany is witnessing a sharp rise in deportations alongside landmark legal rulings that are reshaping how removals are carried out. Between January and September 2025, authorities deported 17,651 people — about 20 percent more than during the same period last year, according to the Mediendienst Integration. Most deportations were to Turkey, Georgia, and Serbia, according to official data. The rise …

A new book chronicling the inspiring journey of Nigerian football star Ademola Lookman is set for release later this year. Written by syndicated writer Steve Ogah, Lookman’s Life of Pain and Power traces the dramatic transformation of the 2024 CAF Men’s African Footballer of the Year from early struggles in English club football to continental glory. Described by the author …

The Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom (FNF), in partnership with Nyima’s Bantaba Media Platform, is spotlighting changemakers who are transforming narratives and reshaping Africa’s future. As part of a series of interview publications (VOD & Podcast), Nyima’s Bantaba Media Platform features four innovators across East and Southern Africa who are not only talking about change but building it from the …

In her earlier article, “Germany: When a Black Child’s Needs and Identity Are Ignored,” Amal Abbass* exposed how racism and institutional neglect within Germany’s family law system fracture Black families and undermine children’s cultural identities. In this follow-up piece, she offers a critical analysis of how race, ableism, and systemic bias intersect to deny children their rights — revealing how …

Coming back to Nigeria after years abroad is never a simple decision. For some, it follows many years of life in Germany. For others, it comes after receiving a decision on an asylum claim, where staying is no longer possible. Whatever the reason, return can feel uncertain and overwhelming. This is where trusted support makes all the difference. What Is ARRIVES? Assisting the …

The Trans-African Tourism & Unity Campaign’s passage through Southern Africa so far has been more than symbolic. Through high-level meetings, media coverage, institutional receptions and local engagement, the campaign is building narrative credibility, helping to bring its aims — visa-free travel,  tourism growth, increased trade and unity — into sharper focus. Botswana: A Meeting with Leadership Botswana has been one …

Former Kenyan opposition leader Raila Amolo Odinga, a towering figure who helped shape modern Kenya’s democratic landscape, has died at the age of 80. His passing on 15 October 2025, in India, where he was receiving treatment for a heart condition, has sparked an outpouring of grief and tributes from across Africa and the world. Fondly called Baba by his …

Recognition of International Detention Coalition highlights urgent need for humane migration policies. This is relevant to African migrants and asylum-seekers, given how widespread the practice of immigration detention is — and how many people are directly affected in Africa, en route or in destination countries. The Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung (FES) has awarded its prestigious 2025 Human Rights Prize to the International Detention …

The Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom (FNF), in partnership with Nyima’s Bantaba Media Platform, is spotlighting changemakers who are transforming narratives and reshaping Africa’s future. As part of a series of interview publications (VOD & Podcast), Nyima’s Bantaba Media Platform profiles four innovators across East and Southern Africa who are not only talking about change but building it from the …

The Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom (FNF), in partnership with Nyima’s Bantaba Media Platform, is spotlighting changemakers who are transforming narratives and reshaping Africa’s future. As part of a series of interview publications (VOD & Podcast), four innovators across East and Southern Africa who are not only talking about change but building it from the ground up are spotlighted. When …

Greece has passed a controversial new migration law that imposes harsher penalties on rejected asylum-seekers and tightens government control over migration-related NGOs, drawing widespread criticisms from civil society and human rights groups. Under the new legislation, individuals whose asylum applications are rejected must leave Greece within 14 days. Failure to comply can result in prison sentences of two to five …

Young leaders are stepping to the forefront as drivers of China-Africa relations. At the just-concluded 9th ‘China-Africa Youth Festival,’ they exchanged ideas, forged partnerships, and envisioned a progressive future for both continents. Our contributing editor, Berlin-based journalist Nyima Jadama, was there and brings this report. On 13 September, 59 young leaders from across Africa and the diaspora wrapped up a …

Writing from his Trans-African Tourism and Unity Campaign journey, former Ghanaian MP Ras Mubarak shares reflections from Botswana — the 11th stop on a 163-day, 40,000-kilometer road trip across 39 African nations. Arriving in the country at a time of double celebration, he captures the spirit of a nation brimming with pride and shares its lessons for the whole continent. …

 In a landmark step towards unified advocacy, leaders of Nigerian communities across Europe convened a virtual summit on Saturday, 20 September, to tackle pressing issues affecting the diaspora and develop concrete proposals for the Nigerian government. Organized by the International Advocacy for Human Rights and Anti-Corruption (IAHRAC), the meeting marked an important move towards building a stronger collective voice for …

Asylum-seekers in Germany are facing significantly lower chances of having their applications approved, according to official government data from the first half of 2025. The recognition rate for protection claims has plummeted to 26.5%, a sharp decline compared to previous years, when recognition rates ranged between 59 and 72 percent. The fall is especially striking for applicants from conflict-torn countries: …

For some, a few euros at the slot machines or placing bets online are just harmless pastimes. For many others in Germany, what begins as entertainment can quickly spiral into addiction, financial ruin and family breakdown ______ A hidden epidemic is destroying lives and families across Germany, with experts warning that immigrant communities, including Africans, are disproportionately at risk. Gambling …

Berlin, 25 September 2025 – Ten years after the so-called “summer of migration,” Germany is taking stock of one of the most transformative moments in its recent history. The Heinrich Böll Foundation, in cooperation with the German Center for Integration and Migration Research (DeZIM), will host an expert conference titled “Between Open Arms and Closed Borders – A Decade of …

Nigerian community leaders across Europe will convene for a crucial virtual meeting this Saturday, 20 September 2025, to deliberate on pressing matters affecting Nigerians in the diaspora. The meeting, organised under the auspices of the International Association for Human Rights and Accountability (IAHRAC), will take place via Zoom at 7:00 PM Central European Time. At the centre of the agenda …

The European Union Agency for Asylum (EUAA) has reported a significant 23 percent reduction in asylum applications across the EU+ region (EU Member States plus Norway and Switzerland), with 399,000 new claims registered between January and June 2025, 114,000 fewer than during the same period in 2024. A striking reduction in applications from Syrian nationals played a central role. Syrian …