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.
In her earlier article, “Germany: When a Black Child’s Needs and Identity Are Ignored,” Amal Abbass* exposed how racism and institutional neglect within Germany’s family law system fracture Black families and undermine children’s cultural identities. In this follow-up piece, she offers a critical analysis of how race, ableism, and systemic bias intersect to deny children their rights — revealing how …
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October, 2025
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18 October
Holistic Reintegration with Impact: How ARRIVES Supports Returnees in Building New Futures
Coming back to Nigeria after years abroad is never a simple decision. For some, it follows many years of life in Germany. For others, it comes after receiving a decision on an asylum claim, where staying is no longer possible. Whatever the reason, return can feel uncertain and overwhelming. This is where trusted support makes all the difference. What Is ARRIVES? Assisting the …
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17 October
Angola Announced as Official Host of ITB Berlin 2026
In a landmark development for African tourism, Angola has been officially announced as the host country of International Tourism Bourse (ITB) Berlin 2026, taking centre stage at the world’s largest trade show’s 60th anniversary edition. On 16 October 2025, Angola’s Ministry of Tourism and Messe Berlin signed a partnership agreement to elevate Angola onto the global travel-industry stage from 3 …
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17 October
Afrikamera 2025: Spotlighting Films Pushing for Change
From 11 to 16 November 2025, the Afrikamera film festival returns under the compelling theme “CHANGE”, curated to spotlight cinematic works that interrogate social norms, power dynamics and transformation across Africa and its diaspora. Hosted across multiple venues in Berlin — fsk, Brotfabrik Kino, Sinema Transtopia and City Kino Wedding — Afrikamera 2025 will present a carefully selected programme of …
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17 October
Unity Campaign receives enthusiastic support in Southern Africa
The Trans-African Tourism & Unity Campaign’s passage through Southern Africa so far has been more than symbolic. Through high-level meetings, media coverage, institutional receptions and local engagement, the campaign is building narrative credibility, helping to bring its aims — visa-free travel, tourism growth, increased trade and unity — into sharper focus. Botswana: A Meeting with Leadership Botswana has been one …
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17 October
Tinubu’s Presence Elevates Nigeria Diaspora Investment Summit 2025
One of the distinguishing features of the 2025 Nigeria Diaspora Investment Summit is the confirmed presence of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as Special Guest of Honour. This elevates the event to a high-stakes opportunity for Nigerians in diaspora seeking meaningful engagement with the highest levels of government The 8th Nigeria Diaspora Investment Summit (NDIS) 2025 is a can’t-miss opportunity for …
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17 October
Africa Mourns Raila Odinga, Kenya’s Icon of Democracy
Former Kenyan opposition leader Raila Amolo Odinga, a towering figure who helped shape modern Kenya’s democratic landscape, has died at the age of 80. His passing on 15 October 2025, in India, where he was receiving treatment for a heart condition, has sparked an outpouring of grief and tributes from across Africa and the world. Fondly called Baba by his …
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10 October
Germany: Parliament abolishes fast-track pathway to citizenship
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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10 October
Germany: Yet another award for Virginia Greiner
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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10 October
Award honours group fighting against detention of migrants
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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