In a major ruling that challenges Germany’s increasingly restrictive asylum policies, the Higher Social Court of Lower Saxony has declared that asylum-seekers cannot be completely cut off from state welfare support even when their application has been rejected under the EU’s Dublin Regulation and their deportation is delayed. The decision, announced Monday, 23 June, stems from the emergency appeal of …

Emanuel Odiase is not just another rising star in the boxing world, he’s a symbol of Afro-German excellence, discipline and quiet determination. Born and raised in Heidelberg to a German mother and Nigerian father, the 26-year-old heavyweight boxer stands tall, literally and figuratively, at 203 cm (6 ft 8 in) and weighing 118 kg. His imposing stature in the ring …

The city of Potsdam, the capital of the federal state of Brandenburg, will host the 14th Africa Festival on Saturday, 5 July. Themed “Tracing Africa’s Footprints: Unity in Diversity”, the festival promises a full-day celebration with free, family-friendly activities showcasing the continent’s vibrant cultures and fostering connections between the African and local communities. The 2025 event offers something for everyone …