The Measles Protection Act (Masernschutzgesetz) entered into force on 1 March. The law, which was …
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Impact Initiative 2020: Munich hosts personal empowerment programme
The German city of Munich will on 28 March host the 5th edition of the …
Read More »Chancellor Merkel kicks off serious fight against racism in Germany
The 11th Federal Government Integration Summit took place on Monday at the office of the …
Read More »Leaders call for a more connected continent to harness Africa’s huge potential
"In Africa, a continent perceived as a group of nations with weak institutions, poor infrastructure and some of the world's horrific conflicts; the inspiring example and impact that one effective leader exemplifies is truly powerful and game changing, not just for the immediate beneficiaries but for the world"
Read More »Ghana cancels Independence Day celebrations in Berlin over coronavirus
The Embassy of Ghana in Germany has cancelled the official celebrations of the country’s 63rd …
Read More »Senegal records second coronavirus case in sub-Saharan Africa
Senegal has become the second country in sub-Saharan Africa to record a coronavirus case, health …
Read More »Germany: Black community protests against N-word in Hamburg
Protesters turned out in Hamburg on Saturday (29 February), the last day of Black History …
Read More »African victims of slavery, colonialism remembered in Berlin
About 100 participants turned out on Saturday in Berlin to commemorate the African victims of …
Read More »Turkey blackmails Europe with ‘millions’ of refugees
Amid fighting in Syria, some 13,000 people were seeking to cross into Greece from Turkey …
Read More »New laws and regulations in Germany from March 2020
March 2020 brings some changes for people living in Germany as a result of new or amended laws and regulations. Some of these changes include mandatory measles vaccination for children, introduction of repeat doctor’s prescriptions, the prohibition of speed camera warning app on your smartphone and easier immigration for skilled workers from non-EU countries, among others.
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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.