October, 2022

• 14 October

  Germany: What poverty looks like in a rich country

  Amid soaring inflation, particularly for food and energy, the gap between rich and poor in Germany is widening. Incremental increases to social safety nets will do little to alleviate the problem, experts warn. A special report by Sabine Kinkartz/DW Although Germany is one of the richest countries in the world, signs of increasing poverty are becoming increasingly visible across the …

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• 13 October

  Nigerian doctor takes over World Medical Association as president

  A Nigerian physician, Osahon Enabulele, has assumed office as president of the World Medical Association (WMA), a global association of physicians. Enabulele, a Consultant in Family Medicine at the University of Benin Teaching Hospital, Edo State, was sworn in as the 73rd President of the WMA for 2022 to 2023 on Friday (7 October), at the Annual General Assembly of …

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• 13 October

  Germany: Every third foreign student stays on after their studies

  More than one third of students from non-EU countries who began studying in Germany between 2006 and 2011 are still living in Germany ten years later, which means that they have stayed on after completing their studies, the Federal Statistical Office announced in Wiesbaden on Wednesday. Around 184,200 international students received a residence title for the purposes of studying in …

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• 11 October

  Germany’s biggest business start-up fair holds in Berlin

  Do you want to start a business, grow or revitalise your existing company and need inspiration, advice and funds? The German Founders and Entrepreneurs Days (Die Deutschen Gründer- und Unternehmertage or deGUT), holding in Berlin on 14-15 October, is the place to be. In addition to a comprehensive, free seminar and workshop program, the fair offers information on all start-up …

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• 7 October

  Angela Merkel wins UN refugee agency award

  Former German chancellor Angela Merkel was named winner of the prestigious Nansen Award for offering a haven to those fleeing violence at the height of the Syrian conflict, the UN refugee agency, UNHCR, said on Tuesday. Merkel, who stepped down last year after 16 years as head of government, welcomed the desperate Syrians at the height of the conflict in …

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• 7 October

  Germany: Non-EU citizens to be allowed to immigrate for work soon — Minister

  Federal Labour Minister Hubertus Heil has announced an imminent reform of Germany’s immigration law to address the shortage of skilled workers in the country. The shortage of skilled workers has risen to a new high in Germany, affecting 49.7 percent of companies in July, according to the ifo Institute. Germany would have to pull out all the stops to secure …

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• 7 October

  David Alaba named Austria’s Sportsman of the Year

  David Alaba has once again been voted “Sportsman of the Year” in Austria. It’s the third time in his career (after 2013 and 2014) that the professional footballer would be bestowed with the honour. The winner is chosen in a poll conducted by the members of the Austrian Sports Journalists Association. Alaba is the eighth athlete to be named Austria’s …

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• 7 October

  Nigerian leader appeals to West on funds stolen from Africa

  Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari appeals to the world on funds stolen from African countries likening them to artefacts unlawfully acquired during colonial rule in an open letter published in London’s Financial Times on Wednesday: —– President Muhammadu Buhari of Nigeria has called for Western nations holding funds stolen from African to release them for the development of the continent. In …

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• 7 October

  Burkina’s coup chief becomes world’s youngest leader

  Ibrahim Traore was declared president of Burkina Faso on Wednesday after a two-day standoff that ousted Lieutenant-Colonel Paul-Henri Damiba, who had seized power only in January. Just a week ago, 34-year-old Traore, the head of a core of disgruntled junior officers, was unknown in his country. But in the space of a weekend, he has catapulted himself from army captain …

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• 3 October

  Are you a global-minded person between the age of 18-30?

  LEAD AFRICA INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY 2022 – A capacity development program for young Africans and people of African descent from around the world A week-long training program aimed at bringing together 15 – 30 emerging leaders to develop skills for combating challenges inhibiting development in Africa and African Diaspora. The program’s objective is to develop the theory and practice of Sustainable …

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