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Migration to Germany

“I met Germans who didn’t see me just as a refugee”

Following the outbreak of civil war in Syria, hundreds of thousands of refugees began pouring into Europe in 2015. This was also when Mohamad Melli arrived in Germany. As journalist, he had taken part in the 2010 protests against the Assad regime and been imprisoned several times. He now lives and works in the German city of Rüsselsheim. He has written down his story for D+C.

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by Mohamad Melli

17.10.2025

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Multilateralism

A bold stance

At a deeply divided UN General Assembly, African leaders stood out with assertive demands for a greater voice in global decision-making. But behind the bold rhetoric lie old dilemmas: Can Africa unite around reform, and will it risk friction with traditional partners to secure its place in a changing world order?

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by Miriam Ogutu

16.10.2025

Entrepreneurship

How Africa’s youth is shaping climate solutions

Young Africans are tackling the climate crisis with creativity and determination. Across the continent, they are developing practical solutions that respond directly to local needs while demanding a stronger role in shaping policy.

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by Lungelo Ndhlovu

15.10.2025

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Displaced by conflict

“I wanted to die in Nagorno-Karabakh”

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by André Uzulis

14.10.2025

Artist of the month

Helen Zughaib

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by D+C / E+Z

13.10.2025

Contribution-claim approach

How companies can contribute to climate justice voluntarily

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by Lukas Küsters

by Kirsten Gade

10.10.2025

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Illustration on a magazine cover shows numerous stylized people in colorful clothing approaching two gates labeled "FRANCE" and "GERMANY," symbolizing migration and integration in Europe.

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In the Digital Monthly Edition 10/2025

Coping far from home

Migration to Germany

“I met Germans who didn’t see me just as a refugee”

Following the outbreak of war in Syria, the journalist Mohamad Melli embarked on a dangerous journey to Europe in 2015. He now lives and works in Germany and wants to build bridges between cultures.

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by Mohamad Melli

17.10.2025

Displaced by conflict

“I wanted to die in Nagorno-Karabakh”

When the conflict over Nagorno-Karabakh escalated between Azerbaijan and Armenia in 2023, a large number of the region’s inhabitants fled to Armenia. Despite the support they have received there, not all of them have managed to gain a foothold in society.

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by André Uzulis

14.10.2025

Artist of the month

Helen Zughaib

Helen Zughaib’s art is shaped by the fact that she had to flee her country Lebanon due to the ongoing war at the age of 16.

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by D+C / E+Z

13.10.2025

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“But while the mental health of young Africans is certainly complex and multifaceted, it is fair to say that many of them are remarkably mindful and resilient.”