There were four Afro-German members in the immediate past Bundestag. Germany is gearing up for early election on Sunday, 23 February 2025, and something exciting is happening — the rise of candidates with African roots who are set to challenge the status quo! These dynamic, forward-thinking politicians are bringing fresh perspectives, bold ideas and a vision for a more inclusive …
Read More »
On 23 February, German voters will choose a new government. Reducing immigration has emerged as the main issue in the current election campaign due to recent deadly terror acts that involved suspects with immigrant origins. Several parties have adopted the tough stances of the far-right Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) on immigration in an attempt to tap into the perceived potential …
Read More »
The Concerned Nigerians Kassel Germany e.V. has been awarded the prestigious Democracy Strengthener Award (“Demokratie-Verstärker”) by the city of Kassel in the category of “Peace and International Understanding.” This accolade, accompanied by a €1,000 prize, recognizes the association’s unwavering dedication to fostering diversity, tolerance and intercultural dialogue within the community. The Democracy Strengthener Award, under the patronage of Christoph Lübcke, …
Read More »
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.