The acquittal of five police officers involved in the fatal shooting of 16-year-old Mouhamed Dramé in Dortmund has sparked widespread disappointment and outrage, particularly within the African community in Germany. The verdict, delivered by a regional court on on 12 December, exonerated the officers, citing self-defence as the basis for their actions. This controversial ruling raises questions about police accountability …

ANNOUNCEMENT The Specter of Multipolarity and Imperialism Haunts Global Africa Since the new millennium, the language of war has been central to the way policymakers, commentators, and politicians interact with Africa. This war-centric framework has radically reshaped the continent, even as the African Union was established with the intention of radical transformation. The War on Terror and reactions to liberal …

Namibia has achieved a historic milestone by electing its first female president, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah. Her victory represents a significant step towards gender equality and democratic progress in Africa, according to the German-African Business Association (Afrika-Verein), in a press release. Christoph Kannengießer, the association’s CEO, described the election as a pivotal moment for Namibia, stating, “Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah’s presidency signifies renewal and …