The wait is nearly over: Africa Fashion Week Cologne (AFWC) returns for its third edition on 13–14 September 2025, bringing glamour, culture and creativity to the prestigious Sartory-Saal in the heart of Cologne. The move to this iconic venue underscores the growing importance of the event, which has quickly established itself as one of the most exciting showcases of African …
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Group criticises long delays in school enrollment of refugee children in Germany
For many refugee families in Germany, the struggle does not end with finding safety. A new report by the German Children’s Fund (Deutsches Kinderhilfswerk) has revealed that refugee children often wait months — sometimes up to three years — before being allowed into regular school classes. The organisation calls this unacceptable, stressing that every child has a right to education. …
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September 2025 may not bring a flood of new laws in Germany, but several important changes will take effect this month. Some of these changes may directly affect you – from a higher minimum wage for apprentices, which is especially relevant for young people starting vocational training, to the nationwide rollout of the electronic health record system and the deadline …
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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.