One year after the Skilled Immigration Act came into effect, the German government is reporting notable progress in addressing labour shortages. According to provisional figures, around 200,000 visas have been issued for employment purposes since November 2023, the Ministry of the Interior, the Federal Foreign Office and the Ministry of Labour announced on Sunday. The legislation aims to attract skilled …
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The Nigerians in Diaspora Organisation Europe (NIDOE) has elected a new executive committee to steer its activities for the next two years. The election took place during the organisation’s Annual General Meeting (AGM), held from 7-10 November in Athens, Greece. The newly elected leadership for the 2024-2026 term succeeds the team led by Dr Bashir Obasekola, who served two consecutive …
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At their recent party congress in Wiesbaden, Germany’s Green Party adopted a landmark resolution advocating for the complete abolition of work bans on foreigners without regular residency status. The Greens emphasized that those unwilling to utilize such opportunities should consider voluntary return, with the party advocating robust counselling to support reintegration in their home countries. The decision, made with overwhelming …
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THE AFRICAN COURIER. Reporting Africa and its Diaspora! The African Courier is an international magazine published in Germany to report on Africa and the Diaspora African experience. The first issue of the bimonthly magazine appeared on the newsstands on 15 February 1998. The African Courier is a communication forum for European-African political, economic and cultural exchanges, and a voice for Africa in Europe.