The European Parliament elections took place on Sunday 9 June 2024 in Germany. Local elections (Kommunalwahlen) were also held in eight German federal states on that day. Many Afro-German candidates contested at the elections and 10 of them were successful. Dr Sylvie Nantcha, Chairperson of The African Network of Germany (TANG), comprising more than 900 non-profit groups and individuals, has …

In a new study, conducted by the QR Code Generator, a collaboration between Lady Gaga and Adele would be the most popular artist collaboration for fans.  Using data sourced from Music Metrics Vault and SongStats, the study identifies the artist collaborations that would cause the most frenzy amongst respective fans.   The monthly listeners, followers, total streams and playlist reach for …

In commemoration of this year’s World’s Refugee Day on 20 June, the head of a Catholic relief organisation has described the refugee crisis in South Sudan as “one of the greatest humanitarian disasters of our time”. He has now challenged the international community to live up to its responsibility in the country by putting the crisis “right at the top …

The first ITA Airways flight from Rome Fiumicino arrived at Kotoka International Airport in Accra, Ghana, on 6 June, marking the launch of weekly non-stop flights from Rome to Accra, Ghana. The new development increases travel options to the West African country. To celebrate the launch of the new intercontinental route, the airline’s first destination in sub-Saharan Africa, a ribbon-cutting …

When government recognises paternity it grants right of residence in Germany to a foreign parent. This is the case when a woman without regular residency rights gives birth to a child and a man who has a German nationality or long-term residence permit in Germany is acknowledged as the father, the mother and child are granted regular residence permit. The …

New WHO report highlights how big industry fuels chronic diseases, obstructs health policy and targets vulnerable people A pioneering report from the WHO Regional Office for Europe spells out clearly how specific powerful industries are driving ill-health and premature mortality across Europe and central Asia, including through interfering in and influencing prevention and control efforts for non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such …

To mark the 2024 World Refugee Day, a broad alliance of refugee aid organisations, the church, politicians and cultural figures are organising many activities to commemorate the more than 60,000 people who have lost their lives in the Mediterranean or at Europe’s borders since 1993. World Refugee Day is an international day designated by the United Nations to honour refugees …

Germany’s coalition government faces internal strife after a poor performance in the EU elections. With significant losses for SPD, Greens, and FDP, the coalition’s future is uncertain as calls for new elections grow. Sabine Kinkartz of the German international broadcaster Deutsche Welle (DW) reports French President Emmanuel Macron is taking the bull by the horns. On Sunday evening, after being …

As Euro 2024 draws near, football fans across Europe will be eagerly anticipating seeing their teams compete for the prestigious trophy in Germany this summer. As excitement builds, here’s a look at which teams the bookmakers are tipping as the favourites to win the tournament.  Online casino experts KingCasinoBonus have examined the odds from a list of popular bookmakers to …

Germany is set to sign a migration deal with Kenya. This was disclosed by Germany’s Special Envoy for Migration Agreements, Joachim Stamp, in an interview with the Rheinische Post, according to the German press agency dpa. German government is currently negotiating migration agreements with some non-EU countries, including Kenya, in its quest to make migration to Germany more orderly and …

The photographer and author Akinbode Akinbiyi (78) has been awarded the prestigious Hannah Höch Prize 2024 for his outstanding artistic life’s work. The prize, awarded by the Cultural Administration of the Berlin Senate since 1996, honours artists who live and work in Berlin and who stand out for their continuous artistic achievements. The prize is endowed with 25,000 euros and …

The 24th International Migration Conference will take place from 12 to 14 June 2024 at the University of Klagenfurt, Austria. Focus of the conference is on the topic «Global Citizenship Education» and «current pressing challenges in the context of migration and ‘Sustainable Global Social Work’». With the conference theme “Global Citizenship Education”, the 24th International Migration Conference has chosen a …

Appeal for massive turn out at EU and Local Elections on Sunday The European Parliament elections will take place on Sunday 6 June 2024 in Germany. The 2024 polls will be the tenth parliamentary elections since the first direct elections in 1979, and the first after Brexit. This year is especially important, as the rise of the far right poses …

Planning holidays in Europe, many travellers look for destinations with a good offer of water sports and activities, especially to entertain the youngest. And that’s why waterparks are a popular choice but selecting the best one for the whole family can be challenging. New research by the travel insurance experts at PayingTooMuch has analysed 30 of the top waterparks in Europe, to …

ANNOUNCEMENT Afrika-Verein der deutschen Wirtschaft e.V. together with the German Health Alliance cordially invite you to the: 9th German-African Healthcare Forum“Building Healthcare Resilience in Africa: Trends and Partnerships”on June 19, 2024, Hilton Frankfurt City Centre, Hochstrasse 4, 60313 Frankfurt am Main Sustainable healthcare is an essential prerequisite for a sustainable global future. This year’s Healthcare Forum aims to highlight this crucial issue. Many …

Regulations and laws are constantly changing in Germany. June 2024, too, brings new ones that affect various areas of everyday life. For example, the plastic BahnCard will be a thing of the past, 16-17 year-olds will be allowed to vote in the European elections for the first time and foreigners will be able to naturalise more easily. Also, the new …

When it comes to online shopping, customers aren’t the only ones who can fall victim to scams. Many scams target businesses and sellers instead, therefore anyone selling goods online must know how to avoid being impacted and what to do if their business is affected. In fact, according to Business Wire, there was a 71% increase in payment fraud attempts …

In 2023, around 200,100 foreign nationals were naturalised in Germany, the highest number since the time series began in 2000. According to the Federal Statistical Office (Destatis) in a report published on Tuesday, the number of naturalisations rose by around 31,000 (+19%) in 2023 compared to the previous year, having already increased by around 37,000 (+28%) in 2022 compared to …

Afro-German politician and member of the CDU party Kevin Uguru has congratulated Ambassador Dr Jonathan Ojadah over the award conferred on him by US President Joe Biden. Ojadah, a Nigerian humanitarian icon, was honoured by the American leader with the ‘President’s Lifetime Achievement Award’ for his immense contributions to international peace and development. “I, on behalf of the American people, …

For the 13th year, Afrika Festival Potsdam/Brandenburg will display Africa’s cultural wealth in the eastern German city of Potsdam on 19-20 July. Featuring a wide-ranging programme that includes live concerts, dance performances, a fashion show, a bazaar and a street procession, the festival promises a fascinating journey through the rich culture and history of Africa. Under the motto ‘Sustainability of …