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22 September

Migrant youths have poor training opportunities in Germany – new report

In Germany, the number of open apprenticeships is growing, along with an increasing number of unsuccessful applicants. Experts call for regionally coordinated solutions. The number of young people starting vocational training has risen again in Germany like in recent years. However, despite this positive development, companies and young people seeking training are not finding one another, according to the Bertelsmann …

22 September

More and more people going to food banks in Germany

Food banks (Tafel) are non-profit organizations that collect food mostly from supermarkets, distributors and farmers, which would otherwise be destroyed, and distribute to the needy for free.

22 September

New report reveals world’s top destinations for migrants

Despite a rise in labour and family migration, the OECD noted a drop in humanitarian migration, for example, from refugees fleeing conflict.

21 September

2Face, Alhaji Adenekan, Don VS bag awards in Frankfurt, Germany

Pulling off the recent 2Face concert in Frankfurt would count as a major achievement of Isaac Izoya, founder and director of Nollywood Film Festival Germany NFFG and Nollywood Europe Golden Awards NEGA. Rumours had been circulating that the Afrobeats legend would not show up at the Gala Night of the twin events ostensibly because he was indisposed. Even when 2Baba …

20 September

Igbo Presidency: Former Kaduna governor wants position zoned in 2023

The former governor warned that ruling the Igbos out of the presidency in 2023 is capable of causing political unrest in the country.

20 September

Travelling to Dubai: What not to take with you or do there!

Dubai is popular worldwide as a destination for leisure and business travels. It’s important to note that the United Arab Emirates, including Dubai, have strict rules on personal conduct, with some visitors landing in jail for falling foul of these laws. Here’s what you should know before travelling to Dubai to avoid falling into trouble there.

20 September

S/Africa: President Ramaphosa’s apology does not guarantee end to xenophobic attacks – Analyst

To mend fences with African countries whose nationals were victims of recent xenophobic attacks targeted at foreign African residents in South Africa, President Cyril Ramaphosa dispatched three special envoys to seven African countries to deliver messages of apology and solidarity on 15 September. Analysts across the continent are interpreting the gesture and its likely impact on the future safety of …

20 September

Ousted Tunisian president dies in exile

Zine el-Abidine Ben Ali, a former president of Tunisia has died in exile, his family said. Ben Ali, 83, fled to Saudi Arabia when he left office and was living there before his death on Thursday. His funeral will take place on Friday in Saudi Arabia, his lawyer told Reuters news agency. Ben Ali’s death is coming days after Tunisia …

20 September

Cutting-edge tech to help curb epidemics in West Africa

West Africa is embracing technology to power the response to infectious disease outbreaks. The 15 member states of the West African Health Organisation (WAHO) are leveraging technology that will help them prevent cross-border outbreaks of epidemics including Ebola, cholera, yellow fever, Lassa fever, measles, onchocerciasis and meningitis. As part of the USAID funded Regional Action through Data (RAD) program, WAHO …

20 September

Brussels Airlines presents its ’boutique hotel in the sky’ in Berlin

Belgium’s flag carrier has launched new cabin seats to give its passengers more comfort. Brussels Airlines presented the new seats to the public on Thursday at the Embassy of the Kingdom of Belgium in Berlin, at a ceremony attended by diplomats, corporate managers, travel agents and journalists. The overhauling of the cabin arrangement aboard the airlines planes, so that “it …

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