Nigeria is one of 36 countries reportedly being considered for new US visa restrictions. Belgium-based public affairs analyst Collins Nweke urges the Nigerian government to respond strategically to this development. He outlines how Abuja can approach the situation in a manner that prioritizes the interests of its citizens. The reported leaked memo from the office of the United States Secretary …
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Beginning from June 2025, the United States has imposed strict entry restrictions on nationals from many countries across the globe, some of them African. These measures, whether total or partial bans, affect travel for tourism, business, study or family visits, and are already having serious implications for millions of people. According to multiple news sources, the US government is preparing …
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Germany recorded a historic surge in naturalisations in 2024, with nearly 292,000 foreign nationals acquiring German citizenship – the highest number ever recorded since official statistics began in 2000. According to the Federal Statistical Office in Wiesbaden, this represents a 46% increase compared to 2023, marking a clear upward trend. The sharp rise is attributed partly to legal reforms introduced …
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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.