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.
Africa is a huge market of the future! More and more German companies are becoming …
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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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Interview: König Bansah talks about his life since arriving in Germany in 1970
Céphas Kosi Olatidoye Bansah, the Togbe Ngoryifia of the Hohoe Gbi Traditional Area, Ghana, has been…
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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: How we motivate our children to take their education seriously — Desmond Beddy, founder of AYEA
The African Youth Education Awards (AYEA) is an initiative to promote higher educational achievement…
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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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Germany: Government promises massive aid for flood victims
As Germany comes to grips with the vast devastation and loss of life caused by the worst floods in d…
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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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“Insulting!” Critics slam German-Namibian agreement on Herero genocide
News of the historic agreement between the governments of Germany and Namibia on the genocide commit…
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Make becoming German citizen easier, integration ministers appeal
Easier child access to German citizenship has been floated by integration ministers of Germany’…
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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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ZDF shows film about König Bansah and his daughter
ZDF will broadcast the new documentary film König Bansah und seine Tochter (King Bansah and his daug…
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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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COVID-19 information for migrants and refugees in Germany
The COVID-19 pandemic is changing every day. What is true or good advice now can rapidly become out-…
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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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COVID-19: How, when and where to be vaccinated in Germany
Mass vaccination against the coronavirus begins in Germany on Sunday, 27 December. But it will take …
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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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German-African Business Forum NRW holds in February – Register now!
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Germany to support Nigerian diaspora start-ups
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Germany: New Laws and other Changes in 2022
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Interview: König Bansah talks about his life since arriving in Germany in 1970
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Stricter COVID-19 rules: What now applies and where in Germany
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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 …
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Germany: New laws, other changes in December 2021
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Germany: High number of asylum-seekers’ appeals succeeds in court – report reveals
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Germany: New laws and other changes in November
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Germany: Traffic offences to become more expensive as Bundesrat approves new regulations
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Friends celebrate Nigeria’s Consul General in Frankfurt
Ambassador Wahab Adekola Akande recently assumed duty as the Consul General of Nigeria in Germany’s …
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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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Kenya’s new Ambassador presents Letter of Credence to German President
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Nigeria launches new emergency passport for citizens abroad
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German-African Business Forum NRW holds in February – Register now!
Africa is a huge market of the future! More and more German companies are becoming …
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Berlin to host first Nigerian-German Trade & Investment Expo
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Nigeria praises Germany over return of Benin Artefacts
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German Africa Award 2021 goes to Ethiopian rights activist
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African leaders praise Merkel’s support for continent
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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 …
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Germany: High number of asylum-seekers’ appeals succeeds in court – report reveals
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Germany: New study on why Germany needs many more new immigrants
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Record number of MPs with migration background in new Bundestag
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African elected Mayor of German town
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Interview: König Bansah talks about his life since arriving in Germany in 1970
Céphas Kosi Olatidoye Bansah, the Togbe Ngoryifia of the Hohoe Gbi Traditional Area, Ghana, has …
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Why voters with migrant background could decide Germany’s general election – Study
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“We are giving Africans the opportunity to own their nursing care business in Germany”
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ZDF shows film about König Bansah and his daughter
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Documentary about König Bansah and his daughter wins prestigious film prize
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Germany: African shot dead by police in refugee hostel
A 40-year-old asylum-seeker from Sudan has been shot dead by the police in a shelter …
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Gambia rejects deportation flights from Europe
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IOM: “Our priority is that people get the support they ask for”
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Germany: Courts affirm positive asylum decisions revoked after 2018 scandal
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COVID-19 information for migrants and refugees in Germany
