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Garda to appeal to immigrants when recruitment resumes

Last update: 13:01 | 01.08.13 | © Metro Éireann

Plans are underway to pluck prospective police officers from the immigrant communities when Garda recruitment resumes in 2014.

Ireland turns a blind eye to racism

Last update: 12:59 | 01.08.13 | © Metro Éireann

Last Thursday, three men – two black immigrants and an Irishman who’s married to a black woman – who separately collaborate with me on different issues coincidentally met at the Metro Éireann office on Dublin’s Dorset Street.

Imo State governor recognises Igbo â€˜kingsâ€™ in diaspora

Last update: 12:55 | 01.08.13 | © Metro Éireann

The governor of Imo State in Nigeria’s south-east has endorsed the position of controversial Igbo traditional rulers in the diaspora.

Nigerian businessman moves to quash â‚¬93m lottery win rumours

Last update: 16:30 | 15.07.13 | © Metro Éireann

A NIGERIAN businessman has spoken of his ongoing nightmare following rumours that he won a €94m EuroMillions lottery ticket sold in Dublin.

Irish visit visas for Chinese a Govt priority says McGinley

Last update: 16:26 | 15.07.13 | © Metro Éireann

The growth of Chinese visits to Ireland for business and tourism will continue to be a major priority for Government, according to the Minister for Justice.

Overhaul for migrant investment scheme

Last update: 16:24 | 15.07.13 | © Metro Éireann

The Government’s Immigrant Investor Programme has been overhauled, Metro Éireann has learned.

South Africa prays for Mandela

Last update: 16:25 | 01.07.13 | © Metro Éireann

Leader of anti-apartheid struggle, 94, nearing end of life, supporters fear

â€˜Iâ€™m just giving back what Iâ€™ve been givenâ€™

Last update: 15:14 | 01.07.13 | © Metro Éireann

Visiting Ireland to deliver this year’s Sakharov Lecture, Nigerian lawyer and human rights activist Hauwa Ibrahim speaks exclusively to Metro Éireann about her work in defence of those victimised under Sharia law, and

Chinua Achebe hailed in Dublin

Last update: 11:11 | 15.06.13 | © Metro Éireann

Members of the African community in Ireland recently held a special memorial in Blanchardstown, west Dublin to honour African literary giant Chinua Achebe, who passed away earlier this year.

Irish firms want business in Africa: 200-plus signed up for October forum as minister aims to â€˜maximise investmentâ€™ with African countries

Last update: 10:49 | 01.06.13 | © Metro Éireann

As many as 250 Irish companies have expressed interest in doing business with Africa, according to the Minister of State for Trade and Development. Speaking exclusively

Suicide fears as Nigerian asylum seeker is found dead in Dublin park

Last update: 10:49 | 01.06.13 | © Metro Éireann

An asylum seeker from Nigeria has allegedly died by suicide in a Dublin park, Metro Éireann has learned.

'Unspeakable' Retired judge says direct provision system for asylum seekers â€˜cannot continueâ€™

Last update: 12:25 | 01.05.13 | © Metro Éireann

A former Supreme Court judge has urged the Government to immediately end the direct provision system for housing asylum seekers in Ireland.

Celebrating Irelandâ€™s solidarity with South Africa

Last update: 12:24 | 01.05.13 | © Metro Éireann

A week of activities celebrating everything South African and showcasing untapped opportunities in the ‘Rainbow Nation’ has been held in Dublin recently.

FidÃ¨le represents Irelandâ€™s Africans in new Irish human rights body

One of Ireland’s most influential Africans has been appointed a member designate of the newly established Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission.

Dismay over Limerick county councillorâ€™s anti-migrant rant

A Fianna Fáil councillor in Limerick has been called out for making sweeping statements against immigrants at a council meeting.

Sufis march for peace and respect to mark Prophetâ€™s birth date

A group of Sufi Muslims held a five-day celebration in Dublin recently to celebrate Mawlid-E-Nabi, the birth of the Prophet Muhammad.

Conference calls for collaboration in fight against sickle cell

Mali takes steps on road to recovery

The ongoing onslaught against a coalition of militant groups in northern Mali appears to be yielding fruit, following reports that it is entering its final phase as the Malian government regains control of most of the country.

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