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: …