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The Role of African Diaspora in Shaping International Cooperation

At the 2026 ISD World Summit, which took place on 31 October 2026 in Berlin, Femi Awoniyi, Publisher and Editor-in-Chief of The African Courier, delivered a presentation on the role of African diaspora media and communities in shaping international cooperation. Drawing on his experience in journalism and diaspora engagement, spanning more than three decades, he explains how the diaspora media …

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Germany: New Laws and Regulations from November 2026

Faster recognition of foreign medical qualifications, tighter rules on small loans, new charges on imported small parcels and changes to rail travel are among the developments taking effect in Germany this November. Together, these measures aim to modernise administration, strengthen consumer protection and respond to changing economic and technological needs. For residents, the practical lesson is to stay informed and …

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Germany-based entrepreneur honoured by Nigerian journalists for humanitarian service

Germany-based Nigerian entrepreneur and philanthropist Chief (Dr) Uche E. Iro has received a Lifetime Humanitarian Service Award of Excellence from the South-East Zone of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ Zone C), in recognition of his more than three decades of philanthropic work and contributions to community development. The award was presented on Wednesday, 21 October 2026, during the Congress …

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