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, …