In a significant move to bolster German language education in Ghana, the German Embassy in the country has announced a partnership with the University of Education, Winneba (UEW). The collaboration aims to establish a dedicated Department of German Language at UEW, complete with essential resources and personnel, including a lecturer funded by the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD). The initiative …
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Several legal changes will take effect in Germany starting February 2025, impacting areas such as artificial intelligence, energy, salaries, television costs and elections. Here is an overview of the key changes: 1. Restrictions on Certain AI Applications As from 2February 2025, specific artificial intelligence systems will be prohibited due to concerns over fundamental rights. This includes AI technologies that manipulate …
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Germany has seen a sharp decline in net migration in 2024, according to preliminary estimates from the Federal Statistical Office (Destatis). The number of people arriving in the country exceeded those leaving by approximately 400,000 to 440,000—marking a 34% drop compared to 2023. This decrease signals a return to pre-2022 migration levels, following a peak driven by the large-scale arrival …
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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.