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.
Nigerian community leaders across Europe, in collaboration with the International Advocacy for Human Rights and Anti-Corruption (IAHRAC) and other diaspora-based organisations, have released a comprehensive report outlining the most urgent challenges facing Nigerians abroad. Based on findings from high-level leadership meetings and a cross-continental survey, the report highlights deep frustrations with administrative processes, embassy capacity, and the deteriorating security situation …
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December, 2025
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28 November
Young Zimbabwean Activist Wins German Africa Prize 2025
At just 26 years old, Zimbabwean youth and women’s rights activist Namatai Kwekweza has been awarded the 2025 German Africa Prize — becoming the youngest recipient in the award’s more than three decades’ history. The honour, conferred by the German Africa Foundation (DAS), recognizes Kwekweza’s bold commitment to democracy, rule of law, youth empowerment and constitutional reform — even in …
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28 November
Germany: New Laws and Regulations from December 2025
Germany is rolling out a series of major legal and administrative changes this December that affect millions of residents. Whether you are a pensioner, commuter, car owner or regular online shopper, the new month brings changes you should be aware of. Many of these reforms seek to modernise public services, promote digital access and support a more efficient transport system, …
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27 November
Luanda Summit: What the AU–EU Deal Means for Africa
Leaders of the African Union and European Union gathered in Luanda, Angola, for the 7th AU–EU Summit on 24-25 November. The two-day meeting ended with a joint declaration that puts practical cooperation at the centre of AU–EU relations — from infrastructure and industrialisation to security, climate action and, crucially, migration. For millions of Africans at home and in the diaspora, …
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27 November
Refugees Demand Better Accommodation in Germany
A group of female asylum-seekers housed in a reception centre in Lower Saxony has published an open letter addressed to the authorities — alleging that their living conditions amount to de facto detention. The women, currently at the reception facility in Landesaufnahmebehörde Niedersachsen (LAB), describe life in the centre as humiliating and dehumanizing. In their letter — released on 24 …
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27 November
Ghana Revisited: A Journey of Encounters, Warmth and New Inspiration
Ghana has long been celebrated for its warmth, vibrant culture and powerful sense of history. Sandro Sacco and Jane da Silva Sacco, proprietors of Reiseservice Sacco —Germany’s leading travel agency for Africa, write about their recent trip to Accra, reaffirming why the country continues to captivate travellers from around the world. By Sandro Sacco & Jane da Silva Sacco Some …
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22 November
Germany Revokes Citizenship of Newly Naturalised Man Over Support for Hamas
Berlin authorities have begun proceedings to strip a newly naturalised German of his citizenship after he allegedly praised the militant group Hamas on social media — just one day after receiving his German passport. The case, which has drawn national attention, is one of the first major tests of Germany’s new citizenship law and could have far-reaching implications for millions …
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22 November
Germany: Tolerated Refugees Can Start Care Training Without a Work Permit – Landmark Court Ruling
A new court ruling in Baden-Württemberg could transform access to vocational training for thousands of refugees across Germany, especially in the elderly care sector where skilled workers are urgently needed. The Higher Administrative Court (Verwaltungsgerichtshof, VGH) in Mannheim has decided that refugees with a Duldung (tolerated stay) do not need a work permit to begin training in elderly care, even …
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22 November
Powering Africa’s Twin Transitions: Why Energy and Connectivity Must Go Hand in Hand
By Max Cuvellier Giacomelli, Head of Mobile for Development, GSMA, and Sarah Malm, Executive Director, GOGLA (the Global Off-Grid Solar Association) _________ For millions of Africans, a charged mobile phone is a gateway to markets, finance, healthcare, and education. Yet hundreds of millions of people still lack electricity, locking them out of the digital economy before they can even log …
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21 November
Germany’s Top Court Delivers Landmark Verdict on Deportation of Refugees
In a landmark decision published on published on 20 November, Germany’s Federal Constitutional Court (Bundesverfassungsgericht, BVerfG) declared that police may not enter a refugee’s room in a communal shelter to carry out a deportation without first obtaining a judicial search warrant. The court, based in Karlsruhe, ruled that such an enforcement measure constitutes a search (“Durchsuchung”) under the German Basic …
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