News, views and guides for Africans in Germany and Europe
News, views and guides for Africans in Germany and Europe
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Kenyans in the diaspora sent home 241 Million Euros last month, a 27 percent increase from 190 Million Euros remittances in March 2020. This was an average 5.2 Million weekly in 2020 despite the economic weigh-down of the Covid-19 pandemic. Data from the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) shows that diaspora remittances hit 2.52 Billion […] More
African asylum seekers in Germany face reduced salaries, the reason is because they are supposedly operating in collective accommodation. The Düsseldorf Social Court says this is not allowed. The Düsseldorf Social Court says that the reduction in benefits for asylum seekers who live in collective accommodation are unconstitutional. The court agrees that the amount of […] More
Kenyan Rugby legend Ian Minjire, 28, who lives in Germany makes it the the Forbes’ 30 under 30 list 2021. The Kenyan features for the SC 1880 Frankfurt on a sports scholarship made the cut in the finance category of the Forbes European list for 2021. The US publication recognised Minjire alongside Melanie Keita, his […] More
Christopher Mendy, popularly known as Gambian Chris Black, a German-based Gambian music promoter and entrepreneur has been appointed brand ambassador for OUR HOMELAND brand. OUR HOMELAND brand is a clothing line company aimed at changing lives of The Gambian people for the better. It was founded by Ansumana Fatty, the owner of Hamdan Kasiran. It […] More
German government should stop mass deportations and carry out deportations in a transparent and accountable manner, Yahya Sonko, the Spokesperson of Gambia Refugees Association Europe Branch has said. In an exclusive interview with AfroNews Germany, Mr Sonko who is a well-known Gambian Migration activist in Germany, said it was wrong for the German authorities to […] More
Muhammad Babandede, Comptroller General of Nigerian Immigration services, has disclosed that Nigerians in the diaspora who could not travel back home due to closure of some missions abroad due to the COVID-19 restrictions who posses expired passports can now travel home to Nigeria. Mr. Babandede stated this during a press chat with journalists at the […] More
On Wednesday 7th April 2021 editor of Afronews.de Stephen Ogongo will have a live one-to-one interview with Tubrain Dagar Man, a Nigerian musician based in Germany. Originally from Benin City, Edo State in Nigeria, this popular Afrobeat singer, songwriter and energetic stage entertainer is set to release a new single titled EGWUODE feat. Music-Junkey on […] More
DJ Aisher and Afronews.de today hosted an emotional virtual show in memory of the late President of Tanzania Dr John Pombe Joseph Magufuli. The show streamlived from DJ Aisher’s studio in Berlin, Germany, featured live performances and songs by artists from different parts of Africa and Europe. Most of the songs featured during the show […] More
Mother of Prince Ogugua Igwe, a Nigerian actor, scriptwriter and producer based in Germany, has died. Mama Lolo Roseline Igwe (Nne Obi Oma) was born on 20th March 1944 and died on 29th March 2021. Breaking the sad news on his Facebook profile, Prince Ogugua Igwe wrote: “It is a very painful part of my […] More
In a case of racism in Germany, a 28 year old Cameroonian was beaten and racially insulted while checking into the subway. The man was the only one checked because of the colour of his skin. According to the police, Cameroonian in Germany is said to have been on the subway line 9 in the […] More
DJ Aisher, the most famous Kenyan female DJ in Germany has challenged African celebrities to have courage and speak up against human rights violations. In an exclusive interview with Afronews.de the Berlin-based turntable goddess said she was disappointed and saddened by the silence of many African celebrities before gross human rights violations and election malpractices […] More
Dee Yoga, a Nigerian musician based in Germany has released a song praising the qualities of African ladies. In the track titled “Africa Ladies”, Dee Yoga says that “African ladies are beautiful like the rainbow in the sky.” Dee Yoga, whose real name is Osifo Osawaye, claims that African ladies have beautiful hearts, are respectful, […] More