African-born German MPs bring new perspectives to politics
For the first time in Germany's political history, the lower house of parliament, the Bundestag, includes three lawmakers of African descent. So what do they want to achieve?
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Berlinale: Generation Africa films offer new tales of migration
A Nigerian film and the Berlinale's first South Sudanese entry revisit the issue of migration from an African perspective. DW talked to filmmakers Ike Nnaebue and Akuol de Mabior.
New web series helps foreigners to learn French
The new web series "7 rue du rendez-vous" is aimed at helping foreigners to learn the French language and cultural idioms through entertainment. The first episodes will be available on YouTube at the end of January.
'Pushback' is Germany's 'non-word' of 2021
The term borrowed from English describes forcing migrants and asylum seekers away from a state border. The "Non-Word of the Year" is awarded for infamous language.
'The experiences I had are not for me alone': Sharing refugee stories in film
A film festival curated by young refugees living in Munich opens this week. Featuring stories from Afghanistan and Palestine to Uganda and Germany, 'KINO ASYL' is a reminder of how diverse we are, and how much we have in common.
Healing through music: London choir changes perceptions about migrants
Can music change perceptions about migrants and refugees? The Citizens of the World Choir in London is trying to do precisely that. Its members welcomed Little Amal to London -- at a very special venue.
Refugees in Germany tell their stories in 'Archive of Refuge'
A new oral history archive launched on September 30 gives refugees in Germany a voice. What they have to say is multifaceted, and in parts disturbing.
'She's more Italian than us': Carmela, a child of migrant parents in Sicily
For Carmela -- born in Palermo to Ghanaian parents but then adopted by a white, Italian family -- the Rainbow Choir has opened a door straight to the heart of Italian culture and society. But even this innovative scheme, a flagship project of the Consulta della Cultura, is no skeleton key to being accepted in Italy.
Video: A German town with a history of welcoming migrants and refugees
The town of Espelkamp in Germany has a long history of welcoming newcomers: Different generations of refugees and immigrants have come here over the years. We spoke with several of them, including two young brothers from Afghanistan who now run a kebab shop.
Espelkamp: German town shows that flight has many faces
Espelkamp in northwest Germany has experienced several waves of refugees and migrants throughout its history. It's home to recently arrived refugees and guest workers, as well as German repatriates. InfoMigrants takes a look at how they have changed the town and how Espelkamp in turn has influenced them.
Zohre Esmaeli: The meaning of life in exile
The Afghan born fashion model and entrepreneur Zohre Esmaeli was this year’s guest speaker at the "Days of Exile" event hosted by the Körber-Stiftung, a foundation based in Hamburg, Germany.
How Saman Haddad became a transcultural ambassador in Germany
Saman Haddad came to Germany at the age of 13 as the child of Iraqi refugees. Now, he's a well-known cultural figure in Bonn, unafraid to do things his own way.