Around 24,000 people brought from Afghanistan to Germany in last few months
According to the head of the German Development Agency GIZ, Germany has managed to bring around 24,000 people out of Afghanistan in the last few months.
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Instead of migrating to EU, Tunisians build new lives in southern Africa
With Europe increasingly reluctant to take in job-seeking migrants, many Tunisians are moving to sub-Saharan countries for work.
Germany is a pillar of global refugee aid: study
Almost two thirds of worldwide development aid for refugees and their host countries are financed by the United States of America, Germany and EU institutions, the OECD has said. The organization recommended a broader donor base.
Spain plans Africa-focused foreign policy
The Spanish prime minister, Pedro Sanchez, has unveiled a new policy “Africa Focus 2023”. He says that he wants to build closer economic and institutional ties with various African countries.
Concern at EU's growing push to return rejected asylum seekers
Europe is increasing pressure on African countries to take back migrants in exchange for development aid. But the EU should instead be focusing on creating safe routes to seek protection, analysts have warned.
Coronavirus: Germany warns of 'wave of refugees' unless aid budget increased
While much of Europe is seeing decreasing numbers of COVID-19 cases, the German development minister has warned that the pandemic has yet to reach its peak in some developing countries. More aid is necessary, he said.
Course on socio-economic inclusion of migrants in Tunisia
The Centre for Development Information and Education (CIES) and the Tunisian Union of Social Solidarity (UTSS) have launched the first training course on "Socio-economic inclusion of migrants." It targets municipalities and civil society organizations in Tunisia.
Migrant remittances to developing countries expected to drop by one fifth, World Bank
Global remittances sent by migrants are expected to tumble by 20% in 2020, according to estimates published by the World Bank, due to consequences related to the novel coronavirus outbreak. In Europe and Central Asia, the drop is expected to be as high as 28%.
Solar energy to power humanitarian hub in South Sudan
The UN agency for migration IOM and Norwegian company Scatec Solar have started a collaboration to install solar panels in Malakal, South Sudan, to support the organization's humanitarian projects for displaced people in the area.
Organic pineapple offers migrants work and dignity in Togo
The project "Dolcetto" for cooperation in development in Togo aims to provide work opportunities to cultivate organic pineapples in Togo in the hope of averting migration to Europe in the search of work abroad.
Fund investing 1 bn dollar to promote education in Africa
The Education Outcomes Fund for Africa and the Middle East (EOF), a billion-dollar fund promoted by the Education Commission of former UK Prime Minister Gordon Brown, was presented in Italy. The fund aims to support initiatives to fight social, political, and economic emergencies in Africa, and to offer more opportunities on the continent, thereby curbing migration.
Aid groups say Germany overlooking African countries in need
Angela Merkel's government has declared Africa a policy focus and Germany's presence on the continent has expanded significantly. However, aid organizations say in a new report that the country has the wrong priorities.