The historic Peace Hall of Osnabrück’s Town Hall provided a fitting backdrop on 29 October for the 2025 Africa Prize ceremony of the Ellen and Karl-Heinz Hornhues Foundation Pro Afrika, which honours outstanding initiatives that foster cultural exchange, education, and sustainable development between Africa and Europe. The festive event opened with a performance by Joy Wendo & Friends, followed by …

Accra is gearing up to make history this December as it welcomes the world to the inaugural Talking Drums Festival, a 48-hour celebration of hip-hop, rhythm and African unity. Set for 29–30 December 2025, the festival will transform Ghana’s capital into the heartbeat of global hip-hop culture. Bringing together more than 40 artists from across the US, UK and Africa, …

South Africans living in Germany now have faster and simpler access to key consular services, including passport renewals and birth registrations, through the newly expanded DHA Services Centre in Berlin. Officially opened on 23 October 2025 by South Africa’s Minister of Home Affairs, Dr Leon Schreiber, the centre is located at Spaces Spittelmarkt, Wallstraße 9–13, 10179 Berlin. With over 20,300 …