Wooden boats with a powerful message Everyone wants to be treated in a fair and just manner. But how can a vision of a fair and just world be turned into reality? And how much is this our individual responsibility? These are the questions being addressed this week in Wittenberg. More
Fewer applications for political asylum in Germany The numbers are falling and the emphasis now is on integration. More
Reprogrammed Not just for computer geeks: the new Code University in Berlin wants to train the creative digital class of the future. More
Fact sheet: German industry By international comparison in many regards the industrial nation of Germany scores record figures. The key data. More
Wooden boats with a powerful message Everyone wants to be treated in a fair and just manner. But how can a vision of a fair and just world be turned into reality? And how much is this our individual responsibility? These are the questions being addressed this week in Wittenberg. More
“Greater importance” Since 2016 an exhibition has been travelling the world informing people about “The German Energiewende – Transforming Germany’s Energy System”. What subjects does it cover and how has it been received? An interview with Ernst Peter Fischer, Deputy Director General for Energy & Climate Policy and Export Control. More
Seeds and food for flood victims Mozambique is suffering from the impact of awful natural disasters. The Federal Republic of Germany is helping the neediest. More
Music connects Extraordinary sounds are created when German and African musicians experiment together. An interview with Jens Cording of the “Music In Africa” project. More
“Challenges are Opportunities” The Congo is rich in minerals, but lacks skilled labour and managerial staff. A German-Congolese Business School intends to change all that. More
New role at the United Nations Former Federal president Horst Köhler is to be appointed new UN emissary for the conflict in the Western Sahara. More
“An important event in African History” On 25 May, the countries of the African Union celebrate the signing of its charter in 1963. An interview with Sitona Abdalla Osman, Ambassador of the Republic of South Sudan in Germany. More
100 million Euros for Africa German Federal Minister of Economic affairs Brigitte Zypries is planning a “Digitalisation and Innovation Partnership” with Europe’s neighbouring continent. More
How an app saves life In the form of “Ask Without Shame” Ruth Nabembezi has developed a platform that answers anonymous questions relating to sexuality. We interviewed her live on Twitter. More
The chalk artist South African artist Kemang Wa Lehulere is Deutsche Bank “Artist of the Year” 2017 and is presenting his first solo show in Germany in spring 2017. More
A sound of safety Terrorist organization Boko Haram has destroyed many village communities in Nigeria. Music, theatre and film are now destined to contribute to bringing people back together – in a project Germany is supporting. More
Art Intermediary Curator and art critic Okwui Enwezor is to be awarded the International Folkwang Prize 2017. More
Play video Preservation of cultural heritage in Morocco How Germany supports the preservation of cultural heritage in Morocco. More
Play video Preservation of cultural heritage in Ethiopia How Germany supports the preservation of cultural heritage in Ethiopia. More
Play video Preservation of cultural heritage in Mali How Germany supports the preservation of cultural heritage in Mali. More
Olympic dream: Well run To make it to the Olympic Games one day – that is the dream of Ethiopian running talents Betelehem and Gadisa. And in Berlin they got one step closer to making their dream reality by winning the half-marathon in their age group. More
Play video The Berlinale Africa Hub If you want to see the world you’ve come to the right place here. The Berlinale is well-known for its engaging selection of international films. And to give us more insight into movie-making in African countries, the German Foreign Office created the Africa Hub at the 2017 European Film Market. More
