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 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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October, 2025
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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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10 October
German film industry delegation heads to Nigeria to explore opportunities
A high-profile German delegation of companies in the film and creative sectors will visit Nigeria, from 3 – 7 November 2025, in a landmark initiative organised by the Delegation of German Industry and Commerce in Nigeria (AHK Nigeria) together with SBS Systems for Business. Backed by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWE) under its Market Entry …
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10 October
Building Financial Bridges: The Rise of Inclusive Fintech in Africa
The Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom (FNF), in partnership with Nyima’s Bantaba Media Platform, is spotlighting changemakers who are transforming narratives and reshaping Africa’s future. As part of a series of interview publications (VOD & Podcast), Nyima’s Bantaba Media Platform profiles four innovators across East and Southern Africa who are not only talking about change but building it from the …
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10 October
Special: New media initiative to bust myths about Africa
The Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom (FNF), in partnership with Nyima’s Bantaba Media Platform, is spotlighting changemakers who are transforming narratives and reshaping Africa’s future. As part of a series of interview publications (VOD & Podcast), four innovators across East and Southern Africa who are not only talking about change but building it from the ground up are spotlighted. When …
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1 October
Cheikh Lô Returns with Monumental New Album
After a decade away from the recording studio, Senegalese music legend Cheikh Lô has returned with a masterwork. His new album, Maame, released by World Circuit Records, is more than a collection of songs, it is a profound statement of resilience, spirituality and Pan-African vision. Cheikh Lô’s last studio album, Balbalou (2015), brought him international acclaim and the historic distinction …
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