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 …

The German federal parliament, the Bundestag, has voted to abolish the so-called “turbo naturalisation” rule introduced just a year ago by the previous coalition government. The fast-track pathway had allowed exceptionally well-integrated foreigners — for example, those fluent in German, financially independent and actively engaged in society — to apply for a German passport after only three years of residence. …

The AFRO.MESSE, which took place last Saturday in Frankfurt, brought together representatives of African diaspora organizations, social initiatives and integration projects from across Germany. The event served as a vibrant platform for exchange, cooperation and showcasing the achievements of African communities in the fields of business, culture and social engagement. One of the highlights of the day was the recognition …