Bazaar Berlin, the popular annual trade fair, will take place from 6 to 10 November 2024 at the Messe Berlin Exhibition Grounds. This year, the event will feature more than 500 exhibitors from over 60 countries, offering a unique blend of cultural diversity and craftsmanship. Visitors can explore a wide range of products, including handmade crafts, fashion, jewelry, home décor, …
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This November, the city of Erlangen marks the 10th anniversary of the Black History Weeks (BHW), a festival dedicated to honoring and exploring the contributions of people of African descent. Launched in 2015 by Dr Pierrette Herzberger-Fofana, a former city councilor in Erlangen and member of the European Parliament until 16 July 2024, BHW Erlangen aims to raise awareness of …
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The African German Association (AGA) hosted a public presentation and fundraiser launch for the African House Berlin project on Friday (18 October) at the iconic Adlon Hotel. The ambitious project, led by Michael Williams Iyare, chairman of AGA, aims to create a cultural and business hub that will promote African interests in Germany. The event, described by Iyare, a …
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On Tuesday, 26 November, the Heinrich Böll Foundation in Berlin will host a presentation of Henning Melber’s latest book, The Long Shadow of German Colonialism: Amnesia, Denialism, Revisionism. At the beginning of the 20th century, the German Empire was one of the largest colonial powers, yet its colonial legacy remains under explored in public consciousness. For decades, narratives of German …
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On Saturday, 26 October, the dynamic partnership between Black Business Matters and SIPAB (Strengthening the International Presence of African Business) will present an exciting opportunity for Black entrepreneurs and businesses to connect, share ideas and foster meaningful relationships. The event, taking place in Berlin, aims to bring together Black business owners, entrepreneurs and professionals to form lasting business connections and …
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Berlin witnessed a momentous occasion on the evening of 16 October 2024 as Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr, the dynamic mayor of Freetown, Sierra Leone, received the prestigious German Africa Award 2024. The President of the German Bundestag, Bärbel Bas, presented the award at the Allianz Forum, before an audience of about 180 guests, including influential figures from politics, business and civil society. …
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The German Bundestag has passed the controversial “security package,” a set of legislative reforms aimed at, among others, tightening public order and asylum regulations. The new measures, including a ban on knives at public events, will primarily impact individuals who fall under the Dublin Regulation, which requires asylum seekers to apply for protection in the first EU country they enter. …
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YANA Berlin, a migrant support project currently being implemented by GAIDI gUG, is hosting a free online information session on Saturday, 12 October 2024, from 6pm to 8pm (German Time). The session, titled “Pathway to Residence Permit: Free Online IT Certifications,” will provide essential information for people with Duldung (toleration status) in Germany seeking to regularize their residency, as well …
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ISNB International School of Nursing Berlin GmbH Wir suchen nach LehrkräftenGestalten Sie die Pflege von morgen – Werden Sie Teil unseres internationalen Teams! Die ISNB International School of Nursing Berlin GmbH ist eine zukunftsweisendeBildungseinrichtung, die Auszubildende aus aller Welt vereint. Gemeinsam mit Ihnen wollen wir die Pflegeausbildung auf ein neues Niveau heben und innovative Lehrmethoden in einem interkulturellen Umfeld umsetzen. …
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The 7th Nigeria Diaspora Investment Summit (NDIS) will take place from 5-7 November at the State House Conference Center, Presidential Villa, Abuja. This year’s theme, “Adapting Stability Through Diaspora Investment: Navigating The Path To Prosperity,” reflects the critical role that the Nigerian diaspora plays in shaping the nation’s economic stability and future development. The NDIS is convened by Nigerians in …
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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.