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Chronicles of a German-Born African (Part 8)

In her new short autobiographic book, Cologne-based law graduate and creative author Nesa narrates her story, of an African girl who was born in Germany but raised in the continent and now lives in the country of her birth. This is the 8th episode of Nesa’s chronicles, in which she shares how she found her way back to the work …

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3rd German-African Forum on Vocational Training & Education holds in Berlin

On 2 October 2024, the 3rd German-African Forum on Vocational Training & Education will be held under the theme “Boosting Future Skills and Partnerships for Sustainable Growth” at the premises of the Representation Office of North Rhine-Westphalia in Berlin. The forum aims to address the global challenge of providing quality education for young people, a crucial step towards achieving the …

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New report evaluates global media on how they report Africa

Media coverage of Africa has always been dominated by narratives of disease, poverty, conflict and political instability. These portrayals, rooted in colonial histories, continue to shape global perceptions and policy decisions. A recently published Global Media Index for Africa offers insights into how the continent is portrayed in global media. Produced by a University of Cape Town research team in …

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