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.
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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19 October
Book on German colonialism in Africa to be presented in Berlin
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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19 October
Networking event for Germany’s Black entrepreneurs to hold in Berlin
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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18 October
Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr receives German Africa Award in Berlin
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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17 October
Bundestag passes tough regulations on public order and asylum-seekers
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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11 October
Webinar: Residence Permit through Free IT Certifications
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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11 October
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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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11 October
NDIS 2024: Unlocking Diaspora Investments for Nigeria’s Prosperity
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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11 October
Nigeria: Nnamdi Kanu’s wife calls on UK government to secure husband’s release
A new Change.org campaign, initiated by Uchechi Okwu-Kanu, wife of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), is gaining momentum. The petition is directed to UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Foreign Secretary David Lammy, and Attorney General Richard Kermer Q.C., urging them to use diplomatic and economic means to secure Kanu’s immediate release from Nigerian detention. Kanu, …
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9 October
AFRIKAMERA 2024 delves into spirituality in African cinema
AFRIKAMERA again brings inspiring African films and cultural stories to Berlin. The focus theme of the 2024 edition, holding from 12 – 17 November, is Believe, a journey into questions of faith, spirituality and empowerment in African cinema. Screenings will take place in Kino Arsenal, fsk, Sinema Transtopia, Brotfabrik Kino and City Kino Wedding in Berlin during the week-long film …
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