Temie Giwa-Tubosun, whose company LifeBank delivers blood to in-need hospitals in Nigeria, took first place in Jack …
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All set for first-ever Nigeria-China joint film production
In a development praised as opening new frontiers for the Nigerian film industry, popular actor and producer Ayodeji Richard Makun, better known by his stage name AY, is partnering a Chinese company for the first-ever co-production by both countries.
Read More »EU targets fragile West African fish stocks despite protection laws
Most of the large fishing vessels that operate in West Africa are from distant water fishing nations - such as countries in the European Union (EU) and China and Russia. To get permission to fish in West African waters they form agreements in exchange for a fee that is payable to the government.
Read More »European Bank to mobilise €1 billion for women entrepreneurs in Africa
The European Investment Bank (EIB) has launched SheInvest, a new initiative that aims to mobilise …
Read More »Chancellor Merkel hosts 13 African leaders in Berlin
The primary objective is to increase the attractiveness of private investment in African countries through substantial improvements in the business climate in the continent.
Read More »This is how Zimbabwe has changed since I became president — Emmerson Mnangagwa
It is two years this week since President Robert Gabriel Mugabe stepped down as leader …
Read More »Jack Ma Foundation awards $1 million to African entrepreneurs
The foundation of Chinese billionaire and founder of the Alibaba Group, Jack Ma, hosted its …
Read More »German, Nigerian officials discuss repatriation of Nigerians without papers from Germany
Last year, Nigeria was one of the main countries of origin of asylum-seekers in Germany. …
Read More »New ride-sharing mobile application launches in Africa
“There is a desperate need for smarter mobility solutions that are environmentally sustainable and harness the power and value of sharing existing resources to benefit commuters as a whole”
Read More »Lufthansa introduces new flights connecting Germany and Namibia
"We are very proud to be offering this new connection from Namibia’s capital to our largest hub, Frankfurt. With this new flight, customers can have access to our vast worldwide network, and we are looking forward to connecting Namibia with the world."
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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.