Germany is witnessing a sharp rise in deportations alongside landmark legal rulings that are reshaping how removals are carried out. Between January and September 2025, authorities deported 17,651 people — about 20 percent more than during the same period last year, according to the Mediendienst Integration. Most deportations were to Turkey, Georgia, and Serbia, according to official data. The rise …

The historic Peace Hall of Osnabrück’s Town Hall provided a fitting backdrop on 29 October for the 2025 Africa Prize ceremony of the Ellen and Karl-Heinz Hornhues Foundation Pro Afrika, which honours outstanding initiatives that foster cultural exchange, education, and sustainable development between Africa and Europe. The festive event opened with a performance by Joy Wendo & Friends, followed by …

Accra is gearing up to make history this December as it welcomes the world to the inaugural Talking Drums Festival, a 48-hour celebration of hip-hop, rhythm and African unity. Set for 29–30 December 2025, the festival will transform Ghana’s capital into the heartbeat of global hip-hop culture. Bringing together more than 40 artists from across the US, UK and Africa, …