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.
Our special correspondent Adira Kallo reviews the 31st edition of the biennial international men’s football …
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“I quickly learnt that you need the German language and education to achieve your goal,” says Lanre Mabinuori (49) as he talks about successfully living in Germany
Originally from Nigeria, I am now German and have lived in Germany since 1989. I’m …
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Germany is set to launch tougher security measures for asylum seekers and refugees who are …
Read More »Muslim girls must take swimming lessons alongside boys in Switzerland, European Court rules
Muslim girls at Swiss schools must attend swimming lessons including both boys and girls, the …
Read More »Gambia: President Jammeh appoints mediator amid political deadlock, as the Buhari-led ECOWAS delegation postpones trip to Banjul
Gambia’s embattled President Yayah Jammeh today, 11 January appointed a mediator to facilitate meetings between …
Read More »The stories behind the places bearing African names in Germany
Did you know that ‘Africa’ is a tiny hamlet in Brandenburg? Or that there are …
Read More »Study reveals deep concerns for peace in Liberia ahead of elections
“Liberians are telling the world that the causes of the long civil wars are still there and they have genuine fears of their country returning to violence,” said Jennifer Overton, Regional Director for CRS in West Africa. “We now have some very specific key indicators for potential risks of conflict. But we have to address them now.”
Read More »BREAKING! Gambia’s Supreme Court fails to form quorum, postpones hearing in Jammeh’s petition challenging election result
No show at the Gambia’s Supreme Court today as expected. The much-awaited sitting of the …
Read More »FIFA expands World Cup to 48 teams; Africa to get more slots, Jose Mourinho supports, Germany against
The FIFA Council has unanimously decided in favour of increasing the number of teams playing …
Read More »Nigeria’s President Buhari to lead delegation to Gambia in last-ditch attempt to resolve political impasse
President Muhammadu Buhari will lead a delegation of the Economic Community of West African States …
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