In the latest right-wing act of violence that has roiled the country, a gunman attacked a synagogue on 9 October in the eastern city of Halle. Unable to enter the Jewish worshiping house, he shot and killed two people on the street. German security officials want more authority to target and prevent far-right violence. Among the proposals on the table …

An initiative to promote African women entrepreneurs in Europe will launch in the German commercial city of Frankfurt/Main on 25 October. Maisha Business Women in Europe (MBWE) will offer women with refugee experience the opportunity to develop their entrepreneurial ideas and market their products and services. According to Virginia Wangare Greiner, one of the directors of the empowerment project, MBWE …

While 60% of the working age population in Africa are employed, many of the jobs are lacking in dignity, decent pay, security and social protection.  Young people are more affected by this as they constitute the majority  of the population, and also have fewer opportunities for jobs with dignity.