The United Nations General Assembly has taken a significant symbolic step in confronting one of the darkest chapters in human history. On 25 March 2026, the Assembly adopted a resolution recognising the transatlantic slave trade as “the gravest crime against humanity,” a move widely welcomed by advocates of historical justice and reparative action. The occasion was the UN Plenary to …

From 10 April, the EU’s Entry/Exit System becomes fully operational across 29 European countries. Every non-EU national — including visitors, tourists and those travelling to see family — will now have their biometric data registered at the border instead of receiving an ink stamp. Here’s what you should know about the new system For decades, the ink stamp in a …

A package of legislative and regulatory changes come into force in Germany in the new month, affecting everything from how much you pay at the petrol station to how you cross the EU’s external borders. For Africans living in Germany, several of these changes are directly relevant. Fuel Prices: One Rise Per Day, at NoonAs from 1 April, German petrol …