News and commentaries about trends in Africa - reffering to the Africa First Concept.
The initiative of the German Federal Ministry of Economics and Climate Protection supports companies expanding to Africa. We are pleased to have become an official partner of the Business ...
A warm welcome to Sheila von Hoerner, Charles Mugarura and Oni Oviri. Our network is growing: We are very pleased to have “recruited” three exciting personalities as AFN ...
Kenya, Tansania – and Togo: The EU infrastructure initiative is slowly gaining momentum. Where Europe and Africa stand, what is still missing and what is important now. Two women, one ...
According to recent studies, the prospects for “demographic dividends” and strong economic growth are improving much faster than expected. „Few have noticed a wealth of new ...
INSIGHT: “Grey” capital market players in impact investing? The German government wants to deregulate crowdinvesting. This is good news for innovative founders – also in Africa. ...
Anyone who follows current debates gets the impression: prejudices are stronger than the belief in the innovative power of the social market economy. This poses risks for climate protection ...
AFN delegation led by Martin Schoeller and Ulrich Rieger meets high-ranking politicians and business representatives. Talks with Prime Minister Victoire Tomegah Dogbé and Foreign Minister ...
Many board members have earned their spurs in the Far East and profited from the boom there during their career advancement. This explains the optimism about China – and should give ...
The cashew harvest in West Africa is currently in full swing. A Cologne-based social enterprise ensures local processing and fair trade. Less added value, more carbon emissions: A ...
High interest and inflation rates are weighing on the continent. But the Global Gateway, investments in green energy and the export business provide reason for optimism. The Scope rating ...
On the sidelines of a book presentation earlier this week, the AFN managing director and the CDU politician talked about Africa and joint projects. Joe Chialo is busy at the moment: The ...
As of February, FDP politician Joachim Stamp will serve as the new special representative for migration. What he is planning with regard to Africa became clear last Thursday. A few days ...
Is Africa the new India? IT staff from German enterprises are more and more often based in Lagos, Kigali or Nairobi. This offers great opportunities for both sides. How companies find ...
If you really want to make a difference with your Christmas donation, we have a few suggestions for you. Year after year, the same question: Is my money in good hands? Will it really make ...
What has failed miserably in China and Russia can still succeed in developing countries. To do so, we must listen better, dispense with moralising – and offer fair trade agreements. ...
Interesting developments on the African capital markets – selected and analysed by Christian Hiller von Gaertringen (Africa Partners GmbH). Today: a ground-breaking IPO in Morocco and a ...
In its December issue, VIVANTY magazine focused on the Schoeller family of entrepreneurs and the Africa First Initiative. “Besides the cultures, I am particularly impressed by the ...
Why it is in Europe’s own interest to support Africa in developing its digital infrastructure. The German government is currently working on a geopolitical digital strategy to ...
Exchange on economic cooperation in the fields of infrastructure, green hydrogen and battery raw materials. On the sidelines of the vernissage featuring the works of Emmanuel Sogbadij, AFN ...
The Bavarian-Togolese Society presents masterpieces of the renowned artist Immanuel Sogbadij. The Africa First Network promotes economic cooperation with our neighbouring continent. An ...
New Silk Road as a dead end: The Xi Jinping regime in China has so far hardly accommodated highly indebted countries – and could soon demand painful concessions. The German government ...
The initiative from Lower Bavaria turns water hyacinths into bicochar. This protects the climate and the waters around the equator – and enables African farmers to increase their ...
Guest article from World Bank Economist Hannah Grupp: The end of German manufacturing boom in Russia and China? African countries’ strive to diversify their economies matches German ...
The EU Commission wants to connect young Africans and Europeans with the new Africa-Europe Youth Academy. The initiative is part of the European “Youth Action Plan“. All ...
African farmers urgently need new technologies to fight hunger. They should be able to decide for themselves which ones to use. But European activists and politicians are putting the brakes ...
Interesting developments on the African capital markets – selected and analysed by Christian Hiller von Gaertringen (Africa Partners GmbH). Today: Why African equity markets are doing ...
Professor Dirk Dohse calls on German companies to realign their internationalisation strategies – and to seize opportunities in Africa. The message could hardly be clearer: ...
Stewing in their own juice, anti-business reflexes, paternalism: some NGOs do not manage to learn from mistakes and develop further. Why that is – and who is doing better. ...
“Go South!” Our founder was invited to present the Africa-First-Concept in Germany’s leading business magazine. In his essay, he explains why investing in Africa is now ...
Interesting developments on the African capital markets – selected and analysed by Christian Hiller von Gaertringen (Africa Partners GmbH). Today: how will the Kenyan elections affect the ...
According to the new study “The Clash of Systems”, China is gaining ground in Africa. Why Europe urgently needs to counter – and how it can succeed. A recent study by ...
Interview with The Namibian, the largest daily newspaper in Namibia. „We are convinced that the key to real development is founders and entrepreneurs who create decently paid jobs ...
The aid organisation supports small and medium-sized enterprises in developing concrete ideas for economic activities in Africa. The “Stiftung Menschen für Menschen – Karlheinz ...
The EU investment offensive in Africa can make a decisive contribution to European independency of Russian gas and to climate protecting. But this requires more trade – and less ...
The Deutsche Bundesbank supports central banks in Africa with its broad and profound expertise. There can be no better cooperation, also with a view to independent and sustainable advice. ...
High-profile experts discussed a strategic partnership between Africa and Europe. The clear message: words must now be followed by action. On 17 and 18 June, United Europe hosted a ...
In the EU, there is currently a lot of talk about trade, but little about trade with Africa – and when there is, it is mainly about raw materials. We must finally say goodbye to ...
The Africa-First initiator promoted investments in Africa in front of numerous entrepreneurs. His message: It is also about our freedom. On 30 June, the 11th Bavarian Family Business ...
On the sidelines of the G7 Summit at Schloss Elmau, AFN Managing Director Ulrich Rieger spoke with the President of the African Union. His message: SMEs are welcome. Africa is looking ...
As is often the case with mega-trends, there is a growing danger that unprofessional or dubious providers will jump on the bandwagon. That’s why we put offers through their paces. ...
For his 40th birthday, he auctioned off paintings by African artists. The proceeds will go to two exciting projects in the spirit of the Africa First idea. Learning Lions and Wakanda ...
On 22 June, our partner “Managers without Borders” will honour forward-looking companies in developing countries. We present some of the candidates here – today: Asili ...
On 22 June, our partner “Managers without Borders” will honour forward-looking companies in developing countries. We present some of the candidates here – today: ...
Besides impact investments, emergency aid is more important than ever in view of the looming hunger crisis. But where is your money in good hands? What donors should look out for – ...
Regularly on africafirst.net: Exciting developments on the African capital markets – selected and analysed by Christian Hiller von Gaertringen (Africa Partners GmbH). Today: the ...
On 22 June, our partner “Managers without Borders” will honour forward-looking companies in developing countries. We present some of the candidates here – today: Inno-Neat ...
The Russian attack on Ukraine has driven up wheat prices. Acute famines are looming in Africa. Why investments in agriculture are now more important than ever and what AFN partners are ...
Regularly on africafirst.net: Exciting developments on the African capital markets – selected and analysed by Christian Hiller von Gaertringen (Africa Partners GmbH). Today with ...
Africa and Germany: friendship and close economic cooperation. The high-tech company BluBox supplies solar-powered purification systems for bacteria- and germ-free water to Ghana. Africa ...
The foreign policy magazine “Business & Diplomacy” has published an article on the EU’s infrastructure offensive in emerging and developing countries that is well ...
When we talk to banks or SMEs about Africa, we often encounter reservations. Yet the facts speak a clear language. Here are some figures. The German journalist Bartholomäus Grill has put ...
Olaf Scholz will be visiting three countries in May: Niger, Senegal and South Africa. A business delegation will travel with him. Government spokesman Steffen Hebestreit has ...
The war in Ukraine and high inflation are hitting Africa with particular force. Nevertheless, a classic debt relief would be wrong. Instead, the principle should be: replace bad debts with ...
The EU’s new infrastructure initiative has many similarities to the Africa First concept. However, for it to be a success, more speed, clarity and coherence are needed. By Martin ...
Europeans follow the wars, crises and catastrophes on our neighboring continent with fascination – and overlook gradual but decisive progress. An important source of inspiration for ...
Critics of capitalism and advocates of traditional development aid concepts fear that foreign investment brings turbo-capitalism. Why they are wrong. Last year the aid organization ...
The new Fund Location Act facilitates investments in developing countries. Now the financial sector must take up the legislator’s challenge – in its own interest. ...
A new G7 initiative could open up additional opportunities for entrepreneurs and investors – especially in Africa. For this to happen, however, warm words must now be followed ...
