Last week in Brussels, interior ministers of the European Union took decisive steps to advance a far‑reaching overhaul of the Common European Asylum System (GEAS) — a reform process that has been among the most contentious in recent EU political debate. The meeting resulted in concrete agreements on measures that could transform asylum procedures across the Union, reshape where and …

Accra is set to become the epicentre of Pan‑African engagement later this month as Ghana hosts the Diaspora Summit 2025 from 19–20 December at the Accra International Conference Centre (AICC). Under the theme “Resetting Ghana: The Diaspora as the 17th Region,” the summit aims to advance dialogue on reparative justice while redefining the role of the African diaspora in Ghana’s …

Tourism industry leaders from across the world gathered in the Kingdom of Bahrain on 6 December for the World Travel Awards (WTA) Grand Final Gala Ceremony 2025, a night dedicated to honouring the most innovative and outstanding performers in global travel and hospitality. Before the global finale, the Africa & Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony 2025 took place in Dar es …