Germany: Bundestag approves law suspending family reunification for refugees
Germany’s federal parliament, the Bundestag, has voted to suspend family reunification rights for refugees with subsidiary protection status for two years — a controversial move that has drawn sharp criticism
German court rules rejected asylum-seekers cannot be denied benefits
In a major ruling that challenges Germany’s increasingly restrictive asylum policies, the Higher Social Court of Lower Saxony has declared that asylum-seekers cannot be completely cut off from state welfare
Germany: 82,000 receive temporary residence permit under ‘Opportunity Act’
The Chancen-Aufenthaltsrecht has played a key role in helping people with insecure residency status avoid becoming undocumented by providing a pathway to legal residency in Germany / Photo: AfricanCourierMedia
EU declares three African countries, 4 others as safe countries of origin
Protest against the far-right AfD in Berlin, January 2023. The growing popularity of far-right parties across the EU is placing increasing pressure on governments to adopt more restrictive immigration policies/
YANA Berlin expands support for new African migrants
Anita Nambalirwa and Eleonore Bekamenga of AYEKOO arbeit & ausbildung e.V. discuss career opportunities in the care sector at a workshop for refugees and new migrants during the German Dream
Special Feature: Banking Access for Refugees in Germany
Access to banking services is crucial for everyday life — whether for depositing and withdrawing money, making payments or receiving transfers. However, many African asylum-seekers and refugees in Germany struggle
Special: The long road Home and the life Sodiq Ade had hoped for
From a tough childhood in Lagos to an enduring journey to Germany and finally a return to Nigeria, Ade’s life has come full circle. With his own resilience and support
Hope Education Project Launches Pilot to Combat Human Trafficking in West Africa
The Hope Education Project (HEP) has announced the launch of a pioneering pilot project in Tamale, Northern Region, Ghana, aimed at preventing human trafficking through education and community empowerment. HEP
Fewer asylum applications in Europe in 2024
The number of asylum applications in Europe decreased significantly in 2024, according to news reports, quoting the German news agency dpa and newspaper Welt am Sonntag. In the 27 EU
StartHope@Home: New Perspectives for Returnees through Entrepreneurship Training
Berlin – One of the main concerns migrants have when considering returning to their countries of origin is finding a job to provide for themselves and their families. They may