On Easter Sunday, Lorenz A., a 21-year-old Afro-German, was fatally shot by a police officer in Oldenburg, northwest Germany. The killing has triggered widespread outrage, especially within the Black community, and renewed concerns about systemic racial bias and the disproportionate use of lethal force by German police against people of African descent. What Happened? According to police reports, Lorenz was …
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Africa reflects on the Legacy of Pope Francis
The death of Pope Francis on Easter Monday, April 21, 2025, at the age of 88, has reverberated across the globe. In Africa, a continent where Catholicism is rapidly growing, his passing has elicited profound sorrow and reflection. Leaders, faithful and communities have come together to honor a pontiff whose commitment to humility, justice and inclusion left an indelible mark …
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The International School of Nursing Berlin has celebrated its first graduation, marking a major milestone for a pioneering institution that’s not only training much-needed nursing professionals, but also telling a powerful story of African success in Germany. Femi Awoniyi reports The International School of Nursing Berlin (ISNB) marked a major milestone on Wednesday as it held its first graduation ceremony. …
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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.