Leaders of the European Union and the African Union will convene in Luanda, Angola, from 24–25 November for the seventh EU–AU Summit—an event that comes at a decisive moment for relations between the two continents. Co-hosted by Angola’s President João Lourenço and European Council President António Costa, with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen representing the EU, the meeting …
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German Courts Warn 6-Month EU Asylum Deadline Is Unrealistic
German administrative courts are pushing back on political calls for drastically faster asylum decisions, arguing that achieving such targets is both unrealistic and likely to compromise the quality of justice. Germany is preparing to implement the Common European Asylum System reform (CEAS/GEAS) by mid-2026. Among its requirements is a goal that asylum applications should be decided within six months at …
Read More »Black International Cinema Berlin 2025 Marks Milestone
The Black International Cinema Berlin (BIC Berlin) marks its 40th anniversary this year, celebrating a legacy that has become a cornerstone of intercultural dialogue, artistic expression and social awareness in Germany and beyond. The milestone edition will take place from 21 to 23 November 2025 at the Marlene-Dietrich-Kinosaal in Rathaus Schöneberg, featuring a rich programme of films, exhibitions and discussions …
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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.