AFCON 2021: Road trip helps Nigerian refugees believe in dreams
Twenty-four girls from the Minawao refugee camp were given tickets to watch Nigeria at the Africa Cup of Nations. The chance to watch their team live was the adventure of a lifetime.
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2021: A year of good news too
The year 2021 was another desperately hard year for migrants. More died at sea, thousands were stranded on the border between Belarus and Poland, and the return of the Taliban in Afghanistan forced huge numbers into exile. But there were also some heartwarming positives: laws to protect the most vulnerable, stories of individual success and of communities in support of one another.
Amanal Petros: Chasing records in Europe with Ethiopia on his mind
Germany's fastest marathon runner has broken record upon record. While Amanal Petros' sporting career could hardly be going any better, he finds it hard to keep his mind off a military conflict back home.
Italy: First migrant soccer referee registered
Mustapha Jawara has become the first migrant to be registered as an official football referee with the Italian Referees Association. The young Gambian presided over his first matches this week.
Italy: 'Walk of hope' aims to raise awareness for migrants' plight
Several Italian migrant rights organizations have organized a 'walk of hope' in Italy from the Slovenian to the French border to raise awareness for the many challenges migrants and refugees face.
Bakery Jatta: Hamburg player under investigation for false identity
A twist in the tale: the case of Bakery Jatta appeared to have been settled but now German authorities are pressing charges against the Hamburg footballer after all. Jatta is accused of playing under a false identity.
Afghan boxers seek refuge in Europe
Some 11 members of the Afghan boxing team and their coach are in Serbia, seeking refuge in the EU. They remained there after the end of a World Boxing Championship in early November and say they could face retribution if they return home.
Pope's soccer team to play Roma squad
Three migrants hosted by the Sant'Egidio Community will be part of the Pope's soccer team 'All Brothers' that will play a team representing the World Roma Organization. The charity match on Sunday November 21 is aimed at fighting racism and discrimination.
'Regardless of their origins, all our players are Milanese': A migrant soccer team fighting racism in Italy
The St. Ambroeus soccer team in Milan brings together refugees, asylum seekers and local youth. It is a way to reduce their isolation, but also to fight against racism in the country.
Italy: Junior basketball athletes with foreign parents excluded from championships
Players of a basketball team in Castel Voltuno (Caserta, Italy) have been barred from taking part in the U17 and U19 national championships because they are not Italian citizens. The decision by the Italian Basketball Federation has sparked controversy and a political debate about discrimination.
Afghan girls' football team follow their dreams in Portugal
Forced to flee Afghanistan after the Taliban takeover, members of the Afghan women's youth football team and their families have sought refuge in Portugal and are back training in the Lisbon suburbs.
UNICEF launches integration program for young Italians and foreigners
In Italy, UNICEF and local basketball associations have launched a pilot program that supports young locals and migrants through basketball.