The German federal parliament, the Bundestag, has voted to abolish the so-called “turbo naturalisation” rule introduced just a year ago by the previous coalition government. The fast-track pathway had allowed exceptionally well-integrated foreigners — for example, those fluent in German, financially independent and actively engaged in society — to apply for a German passport after only three years of residence. …
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The AFRO.MESSE, which took place last Saturday in Frankfurt, brought together representatives of African diaspora organizations, social initiatives and integration projects from across Germany. The event served as a vibrant platform for exchange, cooperation and showcasing the achievements of African communities in the fields of business, culture and social engagement. One of the highlights of the day was the recognition …
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Recognition of International Detention Coalition highlights urgent need for humane migration policies. This is relevant to African migrants and asylum-seekers, given how widespread the practice of immigration detention is — and how many people are directly affected in Africa, en route or in destination countries. The Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung (FES) has awarded its prestigious 2025 Human Rights Prize to the International Detention …
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A high-profile German delegation of companies in the film and creative sectors will visit Nigeria, from 3 – 7 November 2025, in a landmark initiative organised by the Delegation of German Industry and Commerce in Nigeria (AHK Nigeria) together with SBS Systems for Business. Backed by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWE) under its Market Entry …
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The Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom (FNF), in partnership with Nyima’s Bantaba Media Platform, is spotlighting changemakers who are transforming narratives and reshaping Africa’s future. As part of a series of interview publications (VOD & Podcast), Nyima’s Bantaba Media Platform profiles four innovators across East and Southern Africa who are not only talking about change but building it from the …
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The Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom (FNF), in partnership with Nyima’s Bantaba Media Platform, is spotlighting changemakers who are transforming narratives and reshaping Africa’s future. As part of a series of interview publications (VOD & Podcast), four innovators across East and Southern Africa who are not only talking about change but building it from the ground up are spotlighted. When …
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After a decade away from the recording studio, Senegalese music legend Cheikh Lô has returned with a masterwork. His new album, Maame, released by World Circuit Records, is more than a collection of songs, it is a profound statement of resilience, spirituality and Pan-African vision. Cheikh Lô’s last studio album, Balbalou (2015), brought him international acclaim and the historic distinction …
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A new study by the Robert Bosch Stiftung, Vielfaltsbarometer 2025 (Diversity Barometer 2025), has raised concerns about the state of social cohesion in Germany. The representative survey of 4,761 people reveals that acceptance of diversity in German society has fallen significantly over the past six years. In 2019, almost two-thirds of the population expressed a positive view of diversity. Today, …
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Greece has passed a controversial new migration law that imposes harsher penalties on rejected asylum-seekers and tightens government control over migration-related NGOs, drawing widespread criticisms from civil society and human rights groups. Under the new legislation, individuals whose asylum applications are rejected must leave Greece within 14 days. Failure to comply can result in prison sentences of two to five …
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October brings changes that will touch daily life in different ways, from how we transfer money and access healthcare to how non-EU nationals cross borders. Bank customers will notice new safeguards for money transfers, Microsoft bids farewell to Windows 10 and doctors must now use electronic patient records. The EU also introduces a new digital entry-exit system for non-EU citizens. …
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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.