Man charged with murder over 1991 asylum shelter fire
A man has been charged with the murder and attempted murder of people staying at a shelter for asylum seekers in western Germany in the early 1990s.
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The Escape Diaries: 'I feel hurt; my education and life have been shattered'
In the second part of her story, Ghanaian medical student Dorcas Djabatey, who was studying in Ukraine before the war broke out, talks about her escape from Sumy, why she feels let down and her future.
The Escape Diaries: 'Going to Ukraine was a life-long dream'
When Russia invaded Ukraine on February 24, Ghanaian student Dorcas Djabatey decided to wait it out. But as days turned to weeks, it became clear that she had to get out of the country, putting her dream of becoming a medical doctor in limbo. Here's her story of escape and hope.
German charged with murder of Ghanaian asylum seeker in 1991
A man in Germany has been arrested and charged with murder more than 30 years after an arson attack on a shelter for asylum seekers in the city of Saarlouis. A young Ghanaian had died of severe burns and smoke inhalation.
Soccer player Davies named UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador
Alphonso Davies, FC Bayern Munich's left-back and player for the Canadian national football team, has been appointed UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador. "My own experiences make me want to speak up for refugees," said the 21-year-old, who was born in a refugee camp in Ghana. His parents fled civil war in their native country, Liberia.
New reintegration center opens in Ghana with German support
A new return and reintegration center was opened in Accra, the capital of Ghana, with support from Germany. It's one of several assistance facilities for migrants returning to Africa from Europe voluntarily.
Actor Eugene Boateng draws authenticity from his roots
The actor and producer of the award-winning film "Borga" says his background inspired him to work on this story about a Ghanaian who leaves his home country.
Bayern Munich's football star Davies appointed UN refugee ambassador
Alphonso Davies has come a long way from a refugee camp in Ghana to playing for Bayern Munich. Now, the 20-year-old football pro has been named "goodwill ambassador" by UN refugee agency UNHCR.
'Borga' sheds light on African migrant lives in Germany
The film "Borga" tells the story of a Ghanaian migrant who wants to make it big in Europe. But the reality of his new life in Germany largely shatters those dreams.
More than 40 migrants die off Libyan coast
At least 43 migrants died off the coast of Libya in what has been described as the first major shipwreck in the area this year. While ten were rescued, the UN expects more casualties to follow.
Migrant worker in Italy: 'If you told someone in Africa [how we are living] they wouldn't believe you'
Tomatoes were known as Ghana’s "red gold." Today however, most of Ghana's markets sell imported products from the EU and China and the tomato processing plants stand empty and abandoned. This is just one of the factors pushing more and more Ghanaians to migrate. Deutsche Welle's documentary "Displaced: Tomatoes and Greed" takes up the story.
Alphonso Davies: Star of Bayern Munich football, born in a refugee camp
Germany’s top football team, Bayern Munich, which played and won the Champions League final* against Paris Saint Germain (PSG) on August 23 boasts a very talented player among its ranks -- a player with a unique past. That’s because Alphonso Davies grew up in a refugee camp in Ghana. Today, he uses his fame to come to the aid of others who, like his Liberian parents, were forced to flee their countries too.