October, 2026

• 10 October

  South African jurist wins 2026 Nobel Peace Prize

  

  Former UN human rights chief honoured for her decades-long fight for justice and international law, joining a distinguished group of African Nobel laureates whose work has shaped the global struggle for human rights, democracy and peace. South African jurist Navanethem “Navi” Pillay has been awarded the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize in recognition of her lifelong efforts to promote peace, uphold …

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• 9 October

  Blackouts, Protests and Promises: Gambia’s Power Crisis Deepens

  

  Businesses struggle, residents protest and the government pledges to tackle Gambia’s worsening electricity crisis by building a 24-megawatt plant. Nyima Jadama reports Since summer this year, Gambians have faced a power supply crisis, disrupting businesses and daily activities of citizens. The frequent blackouts force businesses and households to cope without electricity for days. Banjul, the country’s capital, is experiencing frustration …

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• 3 October

  AfD: Migrant organisations urge German government to strengthen protection of minorities

  

  The BKMO, a nationwide network of more than 70 migrant and post-migrant groups, calls for secure funding for counselling services, emergency support for people facing threats and arrangements to help vulnerable residents relocate to other federal states. The Federal Conference of Migrant Organisations (BKMO) has called on Germany’s federal and state governments to strengthen protection, counselling and participation for people …

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• 3 October

  Germany: New Laws and Regulations from October 2026

  

  October brings a range of changes in Germany, including measures intended to ease fuel costs, improve public safety, protect consumers and modernise the justice system. Here are the key developments residents should know about. 1. Petrol and diesel become cheaper From 1 October until the end of 2026, the German government is reducing the energy tax on petrol and diesel. …

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• 2 October

  German-African Business Summit 2026 to bring business leaders together in Accra

  

  The sixth German-African Business Summit (GABS) will take place in Accra, Ghana, from 23 to 25 November 2026, bringing together senior business executives, investors, policymakers and entrepreneurs from Germany and across Africa to discuss trade, investment and economic cooperation. The summit, organised by the Sub-Saharan Africa Initiative of German Business (SAFRI) together with the Delegation of German Industry and Commerce …

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• 2 October

  Ceuta crisis gives fresh momentum to Europe’s tougher migration agenda

  

  News analysis | The African Courier | 2 October 2026 The mass arrival of migrants in Spain’s North African enclave of Ceuta in July has become a catalyst for a new phase in European migration policy. Across the EU, governments are pushing harder for deportations, return hubs outside Europe and stronger border controls, while debate over asylum access and regularisation …

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• 2 October

  Germany: Govt to slash independent asylum counselling funding by 80% in 2027

  

  The federal government plans to cut funding for independent asylum procedure counselling (behördenunabhängige Asylverfahrensberatung, AVB) to €5 million next year, down from €24.5 million in 2026. The draft 2027 budget is still being debated in the Bundestag, and the Interior Ministry says the counselling would in future be available only to especially vulnerable asylum-seekers. What the ministry says According to …

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• 2 October

  EU adopts new return rules: What rejected asylum-seekers should know

  

  On 1 October the Council of the EU gave its final green light to new rules for more effective returns of people with no legal right to stay in the EU. The regulation is due to come into force in the coming weeks. Because it is a regulation rather than a directive, it applies directly in all 27 member states. …

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• 1 October

  Ethiopian Airlines launches daily flights to Durban from Frankfurt

  

  Ethiopian Airlines will resume direct flights between Addis Ababa and Durban from 11 December 2026, creating a new travel option for passengers from Germany and other European markets travelling to South Africa via the airline’s Addis Ababa hub. The Ethiopian flag carrier announced on 29 September that it will operate the Durban service daily, making the South African city its …

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September, 2026

• 26 September

  Exhibition: Sylvie Nantcha honoured as pioneer of Afro-German political representation

  

  When Dr Sylvie Nantcha entered Freiburg’s city council in 2009, her election was more than a personal political achievement. She became the first Afro-German CDU councillor elected to a municipal parliament in Germany. Seventeen years later, that pioneering role has been turned into art. Swiss-Haitian artist Sasha Huber has portrayed Nantcha as part of her international The Firsts series, which …

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