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Togo Opens Its Doors: One More Step on Africa’s Long Road to Free Movement

Togo became the fifth African country to grant unconditional visa-free entry to all African passport holders on 18 May 2026, when its Ministry of Security announced the immediate removal of visa requirements for continental travellers. Under the new policy, any African national holding a valid passport may enter Togo without a visa for stays of up to 30 days. Travellers …

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Africa Festival Potsdam 2026 Celebrates Two Milestones

The Africa Festival Potsdam returns this summer with a vibrant programme that promises to transform the city’s Luisenplatz, the traditional venue of the event, into a vibrant hub of African culture, music and community spirit. Taking place on 10 and 11 July 2026, the two-day festival invites visitors from across Brandenburg and beyond to celebrate the richness and diversity of …

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Transatlantic Slave Trade: Who will take responsibility?

The United Nations General Assembly’s recent recognition of the transatlantic slave trade as the gravest crime against humanity marks a historic moment, but it also raises uncomfortable questions, writes Dr Pierrette Herzberger-Fofana. The muted response and abstentions by many European countries reveal a persistent reluctance to fully confront the legacy of slavery and its lasting consequences, the former European MP …

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