Our Editor-in-Chief, Femi Awoniyi, was at the live concert of the Afro-Brazilian legend Mateus Aleluia last week and he narrates what he describes as an unforgettable experience Mateus Aleluia gave a live concert during the week in Berlin. Accompanied by a percussionist, the Afro-Brazilian musician appeared with his daughter Fabiana on piano. It was such a lean lineup, but the …
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Nigeria opens e-passport offices in Italy, Spain, three others
Nigeria has commenced the opening of enhanced e-passport facilities at select Nigerian Embassies in Europe. Unveiling the facilities in Rome, Italy, on Monday, the Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, said the new passport processing centres are part of efforts “to streamline passport processing and acquisition for Nigerians residing in the diaspora.” The minister, who was represented at the event …
Read More »Extent of Racism in Germany exposed in new survey
Black, Asian and Muslim people reveal the extent of discrimination they experience in Germany on a daily basis in a new national discrimination monitor. Marcel Fürstenau/DW reports Disparaging looks or insults are daily occurrences in Germany for people with dark skin, Muslim women who wear a headscarf and people who speak German badly or not at all. Discrimination in Germany …
Read More »German Visa: Appeal for better treatment of African applicants
An urgent appeal has gone to the German government for a better treatment of African applicants for visas to visit the country. Across the continent, Africans are facing immense hurdles to legally obtain visa to enter Germany for the purposes of business, to attend conferences or trade fairs, for leisure visit, to study or receive training. In the appeal addressed …
Read More »German president apologizes for colonial crimes in Tanzania
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier has asked for forgiveness for the crimes committed by the military during Germany’s colonial rule of Tanzania. German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier on Wednesday sought forgiveness for crimes committed during the country’s colonial rule in Tanzania. “I would like to ask for forgiveness for what Germans did to your ancestors here,” Steinmeier said during a visit to …
Read More »Germany: New Laws and Other Changes in November 2023
November 2023 brings some important changes not only for people living in Germany but also those aspiring to come and work in the country. Among other things, it will now be much easier for skilled workers to immigrate to Germany. Is your car insurance renewing on 1 January 2024? We have news for you! Also, we inform about this year’s …
Read More »Passport headache over soon for Nigerians in diaspora – Minister
Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, Nigeria’s Minister of Interior, has assured that he would soon come up with a comprehensive review of migration and visa policies of the country. The aim of the review, he explained, is to make the processes of obtaining passport and travelling easier for Nigerians both at home and abroad. Dr Tunji-Ojo made the promise on Tuesday in …
Read More »Global Startup Awards Africa Announces 16 Category Winners
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – Monday, 31 October 2023 – The Global Startup Awards Africa (GSA) Africa, in collaboration with the Global Innovation Initiative Group (GIIG), the Ethiopian Ministry of Labour and Skills (MOLS), the Ethiopian Ministry of Innovation and Technology (MInT) with the support of the Entrepreneurship Development Institute (EDI) Ethiopia, revealed the names of 16 category winners at the …
Read More »Rwanda announces visa-free travel for all Africans
All Africans can now travel visa-free to Rwanda. President Paul Kagame announced the new policy on Thursday, making his country to become the latest nation on the continent to waive visas to other African nationals after The Gambia, Benin and Seychelles. Speaking at the 23rd Global Summit of the World Travel and Tourism Council, holding in Kigali, Rwanda, Kagame said …
Read More »German Chancellor Scholz visits Nigeria, Ghana
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz is visiting Africa for three days; first Nigeria, then Ghana. Scholz arrives Abuja on Sunday for a two-day working visit to Africa’s most populous country. While in Nigeria, the German leader will hold meetings with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and ECOWAS Commission President, Dr Omar Alieu Touray, according to his itinerary published by the German Embassy …
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