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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: ...