At just 26 years old, Zimbabwean youth and women’s rights activist Namatai Kwekweza has been awarded the 2025 German Africa Prize — becoming the youngest recipient in the award’s more than three decades’ history. The honour, conferred by the German Africa Foundation (DAS), recognizes Kwekweza’s bold commitment to democracy, rule of law, youth empowerment and constitutional reform — even in …

Germany is rolling out a series of major legal and administrative changes this December that affect millions of residents. Whether you are a pensioner, commuter, car owner or regular online shopper, the new month brings changes you should be aware of. Many of these reforms seek to modernise public services, promote digital access and support a more efficient transport system, …

Leaders of the African Union and European Union gathered in Luanda, Angola, for the 7th AU–EU Summit on 24-25 November. The two-day meeting ended with a joint declaration that puts practical cooperation at the centre of AU–EU relations — from infrastructure and industrialisation to security, climate action and, crucially, migration. For millions of Africans at home and in the diaspora, …

A group of female asylum-seekers housed in a reception centre in Lower Saxony has published an open letter addressed to the authorities — alleging that their living conditions amount to de facto detention. The women, currently at the reception facility in Landesaufnahmebehörde Niedersachsen (LAB), describe life in the centre as humiliating and dehumanizing. In their letter — released on 24 …

Ghana has long been celebrated for its warmth, vibrant culture and powerful sense of history. Sandro Sacco and Jane da Silva Sacco, proprietors of Reiseservice Sacco —Germany’s leading travel agency for Africa, write about their recent trip to Accra, reaffirming why the country continues to captivate travellers from around the world. By Sandro Sacco & Jane da Silva Sacco Some …

Berlin authorities have begun proceedings to strip a newly naturalised German of his citizenship after he allegedly praised the militant group Hamas on social media — just one day after receiving his German passport. The case, which has drawn national attention, is one of the first major tests of Germany’s new citizenship law and could have far-reaching implications for millions …

A new court ruling in Baden-Württemberg could transform access to vocational training for thousands of refugees across Germany, especially in the elderly care sector where skilled workers are urgently needed. The Higher Administrative Court (Verwaltungsgerichtshof, VGH) in Mannheim has decided that refugees with a Duldung (tolerated stay) do not need a work permit to begin training in elderly care, even …

By Max Cuvellier Giacomelli, Head of Mobile for Development, GSMA, and Sarah Malm, Executive Director, GOGLA (the Global Off-Grid Solar Association) _________ For millions of Africans, a charged mobile phone is a gateway to markets, finance, healthcare, and education. Yet hundreds of millions of people still lack electricity, locking them out of the digital economy before they can even log …

In a landmark decision published on published on 20 November, Germany’s Federal Constitutional Court (Bundesverfassungsgericht, BVerfG) declared that police may not enter a refugee’s room in a communal shelter to carry out a deportation without first obtaining a judicial search warrant. The court, based in Karlsruhe, ruled that such an enforcement measure constitutes a search (“Durchsuchung”) under the German Basic …

In this article, Amal Abbass, discusses racism, microaggressions and language rooted in colonial history. African-European children – children with both African and European heritage – often face subtle but painful comments about their identity. These remarks may not sound openly racist. They may even come from loving family members. But they carry hidden messages that can damage a child’s confidence …

Leaders of the European Union and the African Union will convene in Luanda, Angola, from 24–25 November for the seventh EU–AU Summit—an event that comes at a decisive moment for relations between the two continents. Co-hosted by Angola’s President João Lourenço and European Council President António Costa, with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen representing the EU, the meeting …

German administrative courts are pushing back on political calls for drastically faster asylum decisions, arguing that achieving such targets is both unrealistic and likely to compromise the quality of justice. Germany is preparing to implement the Common European Asylum System reform (CEAS/GEAS) by mid-2026. Among its requirements is a goal that asylum applications should be decided within six months at …

The Black International Cinema Berlin (BIC Berlin) marks its 40th anniversary this year, celebrating a legacy that has become a cornerstone of intercultural dialogue, artistic expression and social awareness in Germany and beyond. The milestone edition will take place from 21 to 23 November 2025 at the Marlene-Dietrich-Kinosaal in Rathaus Schöneberg, featuring a rich programme of films, exhibitions and discussions …

Germany’s beloved Christmas market season begins earlier than ever in 2025, transforming city squares into glowing hubs of music, scent, and joy. These festive gatherings are more than seasonal entertainment — they are spaces for community connection, cross-cultural experience and family fun. In the north, Hamburg leads the way, opening its markets from 24 November 2025. The historic Rathausmarkt Christmas …

The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has raised alarm over the growing intersection between climate change and forced displacement, warning that by mid-2025 around 86 million displaced people were living in countries facing extreme climate risks such as droughts, floods and heatwaves. The agency reported that the total number of people forcibly displaced worldwide reached 117 million this …