THE AFRICAN COURIER. Reporting Africa and its Diaspora! The African Courier is an international magazine published in Germany to report on Africa and the Diaspora African experience. The first issue of the bimonthly magazine appeared on the newsstands on 15 February 1998. The African Courier is a communication forum for European-African political, economic and cultural exchanges, and a voice for Africa in Europe.
Germany recorded a historic surge in naturalisations in 2024, with nearly 292,000 foreign nationals acquiring …
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Germany: New laws and other changes in 2025
From consumer rights to healthcare, the new year ushers in many significant changes for residents of…
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Can Germany’s coalition recover after EU vote?
Germany’s coalition government faces internal strife after a poor performance in the EU electi…
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Germany: Highest number of naturalisations in 24 years
In 2023, around 200,100 foreign nationals were naturalised in Germany, the highest number since the …
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African festival of well-being holds in Berlin
We are used to African festivals being events connected with singing, music and dancing as well as o…
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German government approves plan for faster deportations of asylum-seekers
The Federal Government has today approved a draft law aimed at faster repatriation of migrants who a…
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Germany: New Laws and other Changes in October 2023
Like almost every month, October 2023 brings some important changes for people living in Germany. Am…
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Germany: Project supports African migrants in Berlin
A project to support recent migrants, including refugees and asylum seekers from Africa as well as A…
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Germany: New laws and other changes in August 2023
Like almost every month, August 2023 also brings some important changes for people living in Germany…
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Germany: Non-EU citizens to be allowed to immigrate for work soon — Minister
Federal Labour Minister Hubertus Heil has announced an imminent reform of Germany’s immigratio…
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German “righteous” politician Hans-Christian Ströbele is dead
The Green politician Hans-Christian Ströbele is dead. He died on Monday at the age of 83, his lawyer…
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Family man to be deported after 35 years in Germany for violating residence permit rules
The threatened deportation of a 3-person Vietnamese family is causing protest as the man has lived i…
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Germany: Don’t enter these Trains with the 9-Euro Ticket!
Since 1 June, you can travel on public transport and regional trains throughout Germany for nine eur…
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Black activist receives German national honour
Afro-German activist Katharina Oguntoye has been awarded the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic …
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The 9€ Ticket: What you should know about it
To offset the impact of rising energy prices caused by the Ukraine war and encourage the use of publ…
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Berlin holds seminars on self-employment for people with migrant background
ANNOUNCEMENT The extraordinary seminar programme offered by the State of Berlin on the topic of…
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German-Ghanaian actress and author releases new book
Hamburg-based actress, author, model and TV presenter Dayan Kodua has issued an alert for her new bo…
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New statistics on Germany’s inhabitants with migration background published
As the Federal Statistical Office announced in Wiesbaden on Tuesday, 22.3 million people living in G…
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Germany: New Laws and Regulations in April 2022
Some important changes in general regulations and laws enter into force in April. For example, many …
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Germany: COVID rules relaxed despite high infection rate
The amended Infection Protection Act was passed by the Bundestag and Bundesrat on Friday, opening a …
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Ukraine: Germany promises better registration of refugees
Federal Interior Minister Nancy Faeser, speaking in the Bundestag (federal parliament) on Wednesday,…
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Black community opens Theodor Wonja Michael Library in Cologne
A new library in honour of Theodor Wonja Michael will be opened on Saturday 19 February in Cologne a…
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Steinmeier re-elected as German President
Dr Frank-Walter Steinmeier has been re-elected for a second term as the President of Germany. The Fe…
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Germany: Number of foreign students rises despite pandemic
The number of foreign students in Germany continues to rise even during the pandemic, a new report b…
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Germany: New Laws and Regulations in February 2022
Like at the beginning of every new month in Germany, new regulations come into force in February. Th…
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Germany: New Laws and other Changes in 2022
The minimum wage and Hartz IV rate will rise in the new year just as postage rates and the prices of…
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Maisha celebrates 25th anniversary in Frankfurt
Maisha – African Women in Germany e.V. recently celebrated 25 years of its existence in Frankfurt. M…
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Germany: Scholz promises easier naturalisation, more participation for people with migrant roots
In his first government declaration, Chancellor Olaf Scholz, following up on his election campaign p…
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Germany: New study on why Germany needs many more new immigrants
The labour force in Germany, the number of people who are potentially available to the country’…
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Germany: New laws and other changes in November
From 1 November 2021, a series of new laws and changes to the law that affect our daily lives, will …
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Germany: König Bansah named Golden Winemaker 2022
The city of Bad Dürkheim, the heartland of the wine-producing region of southwest Germany, and its C…
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African Mums in Deutschland wins Facebook Accelerator Program
African Mums in Deutschland, a support group for African women in Germany founded by Maame Adwoa Den…
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Germany: Meet the four Afro-Germans elected into the Bundestag
The new German federal parliament is more diverse than ever. For the first time, there are four Afro…
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First Black woman elected into German parliament
Awet Tesfaiesus has become the first Black woman to be elected into the German parliament. The 47-ye…
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Karamba Diaby reelected into German parliament
Dr Karamba Diaby, representing the eastern German constituency of Halle (Saxony-Anhalt), has won his…
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SPD wins German election, CDU candidate claims victory too
After a tightly fought race, the Social Democrats emerged winners at Germany’s general election on S…
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German Election: How to determine the parties that best represent your interests
Choosing which party to vote for in a German election could be a difficult task with 47 of them cont…
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Special: What you should know about Germany’s general election
Germans will go to the polls on 26 September 2021 to vote for a new Bundestag, the lower house of th…
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Germany: Processing of Nigerian passport resumes at Frankfurt consulate
The General Consulate of Nigeria in Frankfurt has announced its resumption of processing of passport…
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Let’s be active in the political process in Germany – Irene Appiah
“Voting me into parliament has made it possible for me to pursue my goal of initiating a centre dedi…
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German Africa Award 2021 goes to Ethiopian rights activist
German Africa Prize 2021 has been awarded to Ethiopian human rights activist Daniel Bekele. The Priz…
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Germany: Why I prefer Olaf Scholz for Chancellor by Kenneth Gbandi
As the campaign for Germany’s general election on 26 September hots up, a leader in the Nigerian com…
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Germany’s migrant organisations demand employment quota in civil service
Organisations representing people with a migration background are calling for radical legislative so…
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Germany needs 400,000 new immigrants per year — National employment agency chief
The population in Germany is stagnating and the number of workers is decreasing. To avoid a labour s…
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SPD candidates promise African community in Berlin
Saturday, 21 August was a historic day in the African community in the Berlin district of Spandau. F…
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African group mobilises support for SPD candidates in Berlin
As the general elections in Germany draw nearer, different groups in the polity are mobilising their…
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NIDO Germany praises Bruder Hilfe for its activities in Nigeria
ANNOUNCEMENT Nigerians In Diaspora Organisation (NIDO) Germany has kicked off its familiarization to…
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German train drivers go on strike; what you should know
Train drivers will go on a three-day strike from Wednesday (11 August), the German Train Drivers’ Un…
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Germany: Maisha launches campaign against Covid-19 in African community
Maisha – African Women in Germany e.V. has launched an information and awareness campaign on Covid-1…
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What you should know about the new German ID card
Very soon, digital fingerprinting will be mandatory in German ID cards. The question is: Will it mak…
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Germany: New laws and other legal changes in July 2021
Every month there are new laws and other legal changes. July 2021 is no different. Whether minimum w…
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Nigerian Diaspora Germany elects new leadership
The German chapter of the Nigerians in Diaspora Organisation (NIDO) has elected a new executive comm…
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Oury Jalloh film wins German podcast award
A TV production about the death of the African Oury Jalloh in a Dessau police cell over 17 years ago…
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Nigerian community in Germany mourns member killed while visiting home country
The Nigerian community is in shock over the gruesome, cold-blooded killing of Hamburg-based Oguchi U…
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Germany: Why the number of naturalisations dropped sharply in 2020
The number of naturalisations in Germany declined significantly last year. Around 109,900 foreigners…
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Chancellor Merkel receives European Civil Rights Prize for supporting Sinti and Roma
Chancellor Angela Merkel has been awarded the European Civil Rights Prize of the Sinti and Roma for …
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Federal court rules Berlin’s rent cap unlawful
The so-called rent cap has been in force in Berlin for more than a year. Now the Federal Constitutio…
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Germany finalises plan to improve integration in next 10 years
Chancellor Angela Merkel and state and civic leaders have finalised a plan to improve the integratio…
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Exclusive Interview with Kenya’s new Ambassador to Germany
Follow the rules, work with us, His Excellency Thomas Amolo appeals to Kenyans in Germany The Africa…
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Remembering Sam Atsu Nove – Original Networker of Germany’s African Community
Germany’s population of African descent is estimated at over a million. A big community which needs …
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Kenya’s new Ambassador presents Letter of Credence to German President
His Excellency Thomas Boniface Amolo of Kenya has presented his Letter of Credence to German Preside…
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Yorubas in Germany call for end to terror attacks in Southwest Nigeria
“We the Yoruba diaspora living in Germany, had long been watching and monitoring with great concern,…
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Germany launches reopening plan as it seeks to exit shutdown gradually
Chancellor Angela Merkel and the Premiers of the 16 federal states decided on Wednesday (3 March) to…
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Germany extends lockdown until March: Details of resolution
The federal and state governments have agreed to extend the existing shutdown measures in Germany. O…
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Awards for Berlin’s Business Owners with Migration Background – Nomination Opens
For the second time, Berlin is awarding prizes to entrepreneurs with a migration background operatin…
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Germany: Government announces free FFP2 masks for Hartz IV recipients
Because of the stricter coronavirus containment measures in force requiring medical masks to be worn…
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Germany’s shutdown extension – Overview of the measures
Chancellor Angela Merkel and the heads of the federal states (Länder) after a crucial meeting on Tue…
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Germany: Armin Laschet elected leader of CDU
Armin Laschet, the premier of North Rhine-Westphalia, has been elected chairman of Germany’s governi…
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What will change in Germany in 2021: New laws and regulations
The solidarity surcharge will be abolished for most taxpayers and a CO2 tax will make petrol more ex…
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Germany: Ambassador speaks on difficulties surrounding Nigerian passport issuance
At an emergency meeting with representatives of the Nigerian community in Germany, Ambassador Tuggar…
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Nigeria begins identification number issuance to citizens in Germany, UK, US, 13 others
Nigeria has commenced enrolment and issuance of National Identification Numbers (NIN) to its citizen…
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Uganda embassy in Berlin closes to the public over coronavirus
The Uganda Embassy in Berlin has announced that it is henceforth closed to the public until the 1 Ap…
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Germany: Court deals blow to Merz government’s tough asylum policy
Germany’s recent policy of turning back asylum-seekers at its borders has been dealt a legal …
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Germany: New Laws and Regulations in June 2025
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Germany’s new government rolls back key migration reforms
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Germany: 82,000 receive temporary residence permit under ‘Opportunity Act’
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Germany: New Laws and other Changes in May 2025
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Germany: African ambassadors and diaspora communities celebrate unity in Berlin
Berlin hosted a significant event on Saturday 21 September aimed at fostering unity and collaboration …
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Germany expels African ambassador in tit-for-tat action
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Friends celebrate Nigeria’s Consul General in Frankfurt
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Kenyan Women in Germany parley with Ambassador Amolo
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Exclusive Interview with Kenya’s new Ambassador to Germany
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Germany scraps free visa appeal option
From 1 July 2025, Germany will end the remonstration procedure, a free appeal process that …
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Daniela Schwarzer appointed President of Germany’s Institute for Foreign Cultural Relations
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Germany: Business group urges concrete actions on Africa by incoming government
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Germany unveils new Africa policy guidelines
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German president’s Africa visit strengthens ties and partnerships
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YANA Berlin expands support for new African migrants
YANA Berlin has relaunched its services to provide support for asylum-seekers and other new African …
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Germany: Fewer successful asylum appeals as applications drop
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Special Feature: Banking Access for Refugees in Germany
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African Associations in Berlin Mobilise to Support Refugees
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GAIDI mobilises African associations in Berlin for integration work
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Tribute to Prince Adeniran Gbadebo at 70
Tuesday, 24 September 2024, marks the 70th birthday of Prince Adeniran Gbadebo, a Berlin-based businessman, …
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Chronicles of a German-Born African (Part 4)
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Chronicles of a German-Born African (Part 3)
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Chronicles of a German-Born African (Part 2)
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Book: Chronicles of a German-Born African
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Germany: Fewer successful asylum appeals as applications drop
In 2024, German administrative courts granted fewer asylum-seekers’ appeals against decisions by the Federal Office …
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No more money for asylum-seekers obliged to leave Germany
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Germany: Group accuses authorities of violating Black Ukrainian child’s human rights
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Germany: Prepaid debit card instead of cash for asylum-seekers and refugees
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Germany: Parliament okays bill to make deportations faster