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Politik : Will Armenien nach Europa, dann führt der Weg auch über die Regionalmacht Türkei
Von Gjumri, zweitgrößte Stadt Armeniens: Ein Eisenbahner an der Station, von der hier viele hoffen, dass sie nicht länger Endstation bleibt Der Glanz lange vergangener Tage ist im Hauptbahnhof des armenischen Gjumri noch zu spüren. Sonnenstrahlen fallen durch eine bunte Kuppel auf den großen Kronleuchter an der Decke und tauchen die monumentale Halle in warmes Licht. Aber nur ein paar Touristen schlendern in Richtung der Gleise, als eine blecherne Lautsprecherstimme den nächsten Zug ankündigt.
Urlaub im Krankenzimmer: Hotel Berlin in Armenien
Lächelnd hebt Max die Hände. Aber niemand ist da, den er begrüßen könnte. Einsam und etwas verblasst steht der Berliner Buddybär in der Sonne vor dem weißen Flachbau, der problemlos auch die Stadtverwaltung Sankt Augustin beherbergen könnte. Das Schild „Bundesrepublik Deutschland – Honorarkonsul“ mit dem grimmig blickenden Adler passt da perfekt.
Politik : Die Parlamentswahl am Sonntag in Armenien soll die Hinwendung zur EU besiegeln
Armeniens Premier Nikol Paschinjan will Frieden mit dem Erzfeind Aserbaidschan und in Brüssel punkten. Das Verhältnis zu Russland ist belastet, weil dessen Armee gegen Baku keinen Beistand mehr leistet Von Der armenische Ministerpräsident Nikol Paschinjan spielt Schlagzeug in der Gruppe „Varchaband“ Im Netz ist Armeniens Wahlkampf längst entschieden. Fast eine Million Follower sind dabei, wenn Premier Nikol Paschinjan Schlagzeug spielt, alte Damen umarmt oder im Kampagnenbus Erdbeeren isst.
Queer und HIV-positiv in Armenien: „Wie eine verblühte Rose unter lauter Blumen“
Der Druck auf Schwule, Lesben und trans* Personen ist in Armeniens konservativer Gesellschaft groß – noch dazu, wenn sie HIV haben. Hilfe gibt es oft nur an versteckten Orten. Ein Besuch Von Tigrans* zweites Leben beginnt im Februar 2023: Genau wie die Male zuvor betritt er das Beratungszentrum der New Generation NGO, wischt mit dem Test in seinem Mund herum und wartet. Doch dann ist plötzlich nichts mehr wie es war: Der Test zeigt zwei Balken – Tigran ist HIV-positiv. „Es war eine ganz harte Zeit.
Grenzkonflikt mit Aserbaidschan: Im armenischen Dorf Khnatsakh geht die Angst um
Im armenisch-aserbaidschanischen Grenzort Khnatsakh fühlen sich Kinder beobachtet, nachts fallen Schüsse. Ein Friedensvertrag ist in Sicht – doch viele glauben nicht mehr daran.
„Wir möchten zurück nach Hause“: Das Leid der Flüchtlinge aus Bergkarabach
© Daniel Pelz Wenig Geld, viel Trauer: Seit Aserbaidschan im September 2023 Bergkarabach eroberte, suchen viele Flüchtlinge in Armenien eine Perspektive. Von Daniel Pelz Heute, 14:54 Uhr Von draußen klingen fröhlichen Töne einer armenischen Flöte, eine Braut wird aus dem Haus ihres Vaters für die Hochzeit abgeholt. In langsamen Kreisen tanzen die Menschen auf der staubigen Dorfstraße um sie herum. Auch Raissa Khachanyan stand gerade noch dort unten. Jetzt ist sie in ihren Gedanken ganz weit weg.
Spiral of jihadist violence: Burkina Faso's junta regime powerless to help
An attack on a mosque in eastern Burkina Faso has killed dozens of Muslims on the same day as another deadly attack on Catholics attending mass, local and security sources revealed on Monday. The two attacks struck on Sunday in different regions of the junta-ruled country caught for several years in a spiral of jihadist violence. "Armed individuals attacked a mosque in Natiaboani on Sunday around 5:00 am, resulting in several dozen being killed," a security source said.
Namibia: Germany Adheres to Contested Namibia Genocide Deal
The Nama and Herero have asked Namibia's highest court to stop a planned genocide 'reconciliation' deal between Namibia and Germany. A decision is pending but Germany appears set on implementing the deal. At the end of January, an explosive lawsuit came before Namibia's highest court: the judges were asked to stop a planned genocide 'reconciliation' agreement with Germany.
Berlin maintient l'accord sur le génocide avec la Namibie – DW – 23/03/2023
HistoireNamibie | Il y a 13 minute(s)Il y a 13 minute(s) Malgré une plainte devant la Cour suprême namibienne, le gouvernement fédéral veut appliquer la convention sur le génocide des Herero et des Nama. https://p.dw.com/p/4P82L La Cour suprême namibienne ne s'est pas encore prononcée. Mais si l'objectif des plaignants était de faire pression sur le gouvernement allemand, ils n'y sont, pour le moment, pas parvenus.
Germany adheres to contested Namibia genocide deal – DW – 03/23/2023
9 minutes ago9 minutes ago The Nama and Herero have asked Namibia's highest court to stop a planned genocide 'reconciliation' deal between Namibia and Germany. A decision is pending but Germany appears set on implementing the deal. https://p.dw.com/p/4P4Yc At the end of January, an explosive lawsuit came before Namibia's highest court: the judges were asked to stop a planned genocide 'reconciliation' agreement with Germany.
How can Germany's feminist policies benefit Africa? – DW – 03/07/2023
| 7 hours ago7 hours ago Germany wants to empower women and girls worldwide with new feminist foreign and development policy strategies. The need in Africa is great, but major discussions loom. https://p.dw.com/p/4ON1n "If women are not safe, then no one is safe," German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock wrote in her guidelines for feminist foreign policy. According to her own account, she heard the line from a Ukrainian mother just before Russia invaded.
Mengapa Hasil Pemilu di Nigeria Penting bagi Jerman – DW – 24.02.2023
Nigeria adalah ekonomi terbesar di Afrika dan negara dengan penduduk terpadat. Pengaruh negara itu di Uni Afrika sangat besar dalam isu-isu internasional, apakah itu perubahan iklim atau perang Rusia di Ukraina. "Kami ingin bekerja lebih dekat dengan mitra penting ini" karena Nigeria adalah suara Afrika yang "membawa bobot internasional", kata menteri luar negeri Jerman Annalena Baerbock ketika berkunjung ke negara itu Desember 2022.
Nigeria: Why Is Germany Closely Following Nigeria's Election?
Nigerians are angry about their country's economic woes and violent conflicts -- perhaps not the best environment in which to hold a smooth election. But the result will impact the West African nation's ties with Germany. The stakes are not only high for the candidates running in Nigeria's 2023 election. The world will be watching closely to see how the poll is run and who will win.
Why is Germany closely following Nigeria's election? – DW – 02/21/2023
3 hours ago3 hours ago Nigerians are angry about their country's economic woes and violent conflicts — perhaps not the best environment in which to hold a smooth election. But the result will impact the West African nation's ties with Germany. https://p.dw.com/p/4Nmh0 The stakes are not only high for the 211 candidates running in Nigeria's 2023 election. The world will be watching closely to see how the poll is run and who will win.
Africa: How Good Is Germany's New Development Strategy for Africa?
Germany's Development Ministry wants to be a more important player in Africa. Development Minister Svenja Schulze has just presented a new concept -- but reactions have been mixed. Compared to the fanfare with which her predecessor presented his plans for cooperation between Germany and Africa, German Development Minister Svenja Schulze's proposals come across as a lot more modest.
Africa: Antimalarial Drug Resistance On the Rise in Africa
Artemisinin is the most important component in antimalarial drugs, but an increasing number of parasites in Africa are now resistant to it. If action isn't taken swiftly, the consequences could be disastrous. From her office in Berlin's Charite university hospital, Welmoed van Loon is observing a disturbing trend on the African continent.
Namibia: Germany Rejects New Negotiations Over Namibia Genocide
Berlin insists on implementing a controversial deal that recognizes the colonial-era genocide in Namibia, according to responses to parliamentary questions by the socialist Left Party seen exclusively by DW. The German government has not said much publicly in recent months about the reconciliation process between Germany and Namibia.
African-Born German MPs Bring New Perspectives to Politics
Armand Zorn was surprisingly relaxed when he gave his debut speech at the Bundestag. The topic, tax policy, is his area of expertise. "I was a bit excited, I have to admit," said the 33-year-old management consultant who was elected to parliament last September. "But I like that. If you're nervous, you realize how important the issue is," he told DW in his Bundestag office the next day. If he was nervous, no one noticed.
Afrique: Planning familial - Les religieux africains y contribuent
Pilier indispensable du système de santé africain, les organisations religieuses sont un partenaire important dans le débat sur la contraception. En 2050, le continent devrait atteindre deux milliards et demi d'habitants, soit le double de la population actuelle. Or, il n'y a déjà pas assez d'écoles et d'hôpitaux sur le continent. Par ailleurs, la rareté de certaines ressources vitales comme l'eau et les terres arables créent des tensions dans certaines zones.
Africa's Democracy Under Threat in 2021
Coups, conflicts and the coronavirus pandemic put Africa's democratic institutions to the test in 2021. But there are signs of hope. Sub-Saharan Africa experienced a spate of military takeovers in 2021, highlighting the precarious state of democracy on the continent.
Afrique: Nouveau gouvernement allemand - Quelle place pour l'Afrique ?
L'équipe du nouveau chancelier Olaf Scholz ne semble pas faire de l'Afrique sa priorité. Cette fois c'est fait ! L'Allemagne a changé de dirigeant ce mercredi 8 décembre. Le social-démocrate Olaf Scholz a pris la place d'Angela Merkel à la chancellerie. C'est désormais un nouveau gouvernement qui va gérer le pays au niveau fédérale : huit homme et huit femmes. Un gouvernement avec des membres de trois partis, les sociaux-démocrates, les libéraux et les Verts.
Africa: Germany's New Africa Policy Holds Few Surprises
Migration, development, and security are the focus of the incoming German government's Africa policy. But the private sector feels snubbed by the government's new coalition deal. The word "Africa" only appears four times in the coalition deal unveiled this week by the center-left Social Democrats (SPD), the Greens, and the business-focused Free Democrats (FDP), which appear set to form Germany's next government.
Africa: German-Africa Summit - Chancellor Merkel's Good-Bye and the End of an Era
African leaders will meet German Chancellor Angela Merkel at the Africa-Summit in Berlin. The conference -- Merkel's final with Africa -- is to take stock of results from an economic drive to boost investment in Africa. Officially, the event is called the "Compact with Africa Conference." But in reality, an era is coming to an end this Friday when German Chancellor Angela Merkel meets a good dozen African heads of state, some of whom will be tuned in virtually.
Ethiopia Announces 'Period of Silence' Ahead of Elections
Ethiopian authorities have announced new rules for political parties and the media ahead of Monday's poll. In the meantime, Facebook has removed a series of fake accounts which it had linked to the Ethiopian government. Ethiopia's national electoral board ordered a "period of silence" before Monday's parliamentary elections, which includes a ban on campaign rallies and new rules for local media houses.
Zambia's Founding Father, Kenneth Kaunda, Dies At 97
Zambia's charismatic state founder was respected worldwide. But his people suffered from corruption, poverty and an authoritarian one-party regime. The authorities declared three weeks of mourning. When Zambia's new green-red-black-orange flag was raised for the first time over the capital, Lusaka, on October 24, 1964, it also marked the rise to prominence of Kenneth Kaunda. Zambia was independent -- with him at the helm. That it was his country was not self-evident.
Namibia's Wounds Will Take Time to Heal
Germany is going to apologize for the genocide against the Herero and Nama in Namibia. But reconciliation cannot be taken for granted -- now the hard work begins, writes DW's Daniel Pelz. Finally, Germany is officially accepting responsibility for the genocide against the Hereros and Namas. Finally, a German president is going to say the words they've been waiting to hear for over 100 years. Finally, Germany is not going to ignore this brutal crime any longer.
Opinion: Namibia's wounds will take time to heal | DW | 28.05.2021
Germany is going to apologize for the genocide against the Herero and Nama in Namibia. But reconciliation cannot be taken for granted — now the hard work begins, writes DW's Daniel Pelz. Finally, Germany is officially accepting responsibility for the genocide against the Hereros and Namas. Finally, a German president is going to say the words they've been waiting to hear for over 100 years. Finally, Germany is not going to ignore this brutal crime any longer.
Africa: How Seriously Is Germany Taking Its Colonial History?
Genocide, looted art, stolen skulls: Calls for Germany to acknowledge its colonial past have grown louder. Four years ago, the German government promised to reexamine the issue, but has any real progress been made? German colonial traces are plain to see everywhere for Naita Hishoono from Namibia. A walk through the country's capital, Windhoek, reveals German street names, German shops, an imposing church built during German colonial days.
Porque a França apoia o novo líder do Chade? | DW | 26.04.2021
França deposita esperanças no novo líder do Chade, Mahamat Idriss Deby, filho do ex-Presidente morto. O interesse da França não é a democracia, mas estabilidade, diz analista. Mas isso não agrada a oposição chadiana. Mahamat Idriss Deby (esq.), novo Presidente do Chade, e Emmanuel Macron, Presidente da França, no funeral de Idriss Deby Idriss Deby Itno, que esteve no poder por três décadas, foi morto no início da última semana enquanto participava de uma ofensiva contra os rebeldes.
Chad: Why France Is Backing Chad's New Leader Mahamat Idriss Deby
French President Macron is in Chad to attend the funeral of slain leader Idriss Deby Itno. Now France pins its hopes on the country's new leader Mahamat Idriss Deby, but that does not go down well with the opposition. French President Emmanuel Macron and Chad's new head of state Mahamat Idriss Deby were seen sitting side by side at the state funeral of Chad's long-term ruler, Idriss Deby Itno. Macron was the only Western head of state in attendance, alongside several African presidents.
Africa: Germany Presses On With Deportations Despite Covid Pandemic
Germany deported more than 750 people to Africa in 2020. Most African countries are ill-prepared to welcome rejected asylum-seekers, and activists say the coronavirus pandemic could make matters worse. Toure explains the nightmare he had to endure in January, as he faced the real prospect of being deported. "I became sick with worry. I could hardly move for three weeks. I was nauseous, dizzy, couldn't go outside," he told DW. To protect his identity, Toure only uses his last name.
Africa: Is Africa's Music Streaming Revolution On the Horizon?
Many music lovers in Africa still download their favorite tunes illegally. Now, online streaming platforms such as Spotify are becoming more popular. This could help artists secure their incomes. But challenges remain. When Mdundo launched in 2013, the music distribution platform from Kenya was still a pioneer of sorts. Today, eight years and seven million active users later, co-founder Martin Nielsen is convinced that his plan worked.
African Countries Temporarily Suspend AstraZeneca Vaccine
Several African countries have banned the use of the AstraZeneca vaccine citing possible side-effects. The move follows similar measures by European states. But it could seriously hinder the continent's vaccine rollout. When more than 1.7 million doses of AstraZeneca vaccine arrived in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) in early March, health minister Eteni Longondo was personally on hand to receive them. "The vaccinations will enable us to protect and save lives.
Ethiopia: German-Ethiopian Relations Suffer Over Tigray
Germany would like a good relationship with Ethiopia, but the Tigray crisis is straining ties. Berlin has relied on diplomacy to push for peace, yet some say that is not enough. A call from German Chancellor Angela Merkel is bound to be about something important. When she called Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed in early February this year, for example, she stressed how vital it was to find a peaceful resolution to the Tigray conflict, according to her spokesman, Steffen Seibert.
Why is piracy increasing on the Gulf of Guinea?
© Provided by dw.com Nigeria's new naval chief of staff has ordered his officers to take a hardened approach to pirates The container ship Mozart was more than 200 nautical miles (370 kilometers/230 miles) off the Nigerian coast in January when the pirates struck out of nowhere. Media outlets published reports of dramatic scenes on board the vessel: While the ship's crew cowered in a safe room fearing for their lives, the pirates quietly set about their work getting to them.
Africa: Covid-19 Pandemic Leaves Germany's Africa Policy in Limbo
Germany's Africa policy aimed to promote investment, create jobs, and prosperity for Africans, then came COVID, and the economy plummeted. To add salt to injury, the two German key architects of the policy are leaving. An important date was missing from German Chancellor Angela Merkel's calendar last year -- the annual summit with African Heads of States and Germany's business elites. The meeting has become a routine in political Berlin since 2017.
Ethiopia: Germany Continues to Deport Ethiopians Despite Tigray Crisis
German authorities sent asylum-seekers back to Ethiopia last year despite the challenges posed by the coronavirus pandemic and the Tigray conflict. Opposition politicians and human rights groups have condemned the move. December 28, 2020, was a day Mimi T. is not going to forget. All her hopes were dashed after she was forced on a flight back to Ethiopia with four German police officers in tow.
Ottmar von Holtz, um africano branco no Parlamento alemão | DW | 25.01.2021
Ottmar von Holtz é um dos 709 membros do Parlamento alemão. No entanto, diferente de muitos lá: é o único namibiano. Tem dupla nacionalidade e dois passaportes - até hoje é um migrante. À primeira vista, Ottmar von Holtz parece-se com aquele bondoso professor de história, de quem quase todos nos lembramos carinhosamente, mesmo anos depois de terminar o ensino secundário: cabelo grisalho, óculos, sorriso amigável...
Africa: Coronavirus Pandemic Slows Africa's Progress Against HIV
HIV infection rates are falling in many African countries, and effective drugs are increasing the life expectancy of patients. But the coronavirus pandemic has meant a major setback in the fight against AIDS. Since the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic, more than half of the people under Gilbert Tene's care have stopped coming in for their regular checkups, the doctor, who works with AIDS patients at Cameroon Baptist Convention Health Services, told DW.
Africa-Europe Relations - 2020 Was a Lost Year
Plans for a new EU-Africa partnership, a summit and an updated treaty all fell by the wayside in 2020. The coronavirus pandemic wasn't the only reason why. There was a sense of optimism about the European Union's relationship with the African continent in March 2020 when EU development commissioner Jutta Urpilainen and EU High Representative Josep Borrell announced their new Africa Strategy.
Africa's Debt Crisis Grows Amid Covid-19 Pandemic
Amid falling prices of raw materials, recession, and now COVID-19, Africa is in serious trouble as debt burden grows. Zambia is on the brink of defaulting on its foreign debt as a so-called grace period expires. Hardly anyone would want to take the job of Angola's minister of finance, Vera Daves. By the end of this year, the country's gigantic amount of debt is expected to grow to over 120% of gross domestic product (GDP).
German investors navigate turbulent waters || The Southern Times
In recent years, German companies doing business on the African continent have expressed their delight at the supposedly record-breaking trade between Germany and Africa. This year, though, it's a different story. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, German imports from Africa fell sharply to US$12,1 billion from January to July 2020, according to Germany's Federal Statistical Office. That's a decline of nearly 26 percent compared to the same period in 2019. Exports aren't looking much better.
Africa: Germany's Trade With Africa Falls Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
Africa's economies are forecast to shink as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Germany's government is trying to prop up investment, but German companies are pessimistic about doing business on the continent. In recent years, German companies doing business on the African continent have expressed their delight at the supposedly record-breaking trade between Germany and Africa. This year, though, it's a different story.
Africa: Has Africa's Green Revolution Failed?
The Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) is a favorite cause among Western donors - including Germany. But a study finds that the work of the organization is actually counterproductive.
Africa: Are Negotiations for a New Cotonou Agreement At the Finish Line?
Two years into negotiations for a new partnership between the EU and African, Caribbean and Pacific countries, the process was still snagged. Africa has criticized past collaboration. They are talking once more. After a break of several months due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the 28-member European Union and the 79-member Organization of African, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS) resumed negotiations for a new agreement in June.
Mali: Timbuktu War Crimes Trial Set to Begin in the Hague
An alleged Islamist arrested in Mali in 2018 is to go on trial this week at the International Criminal Court. He is accused of orchestrating war crimes, including torture and rape, in the city of Timbuktu. In 2012, a coalition of Islamic extremists occupied the ancient city of Timbuktu in the Saharan desert. They imposed a brutal regime, murdering and raping those they considered to be non-believers and destroying centuries-old holy sites that they saw as blasphemous.
Eritrean Refugees in Germany Struggle to Reunite With Family
Under German law, recognized refugees have the right to bring their partners and children into Germany. But Eritreans often struggle to get the documents proving these family ties from their own government. People granted refugee status in Germany are allowed to bring their spouse or partner, as well as children under the age of 18, into the country under family reunification laws.
Namibia Says Germany Ready to Apologize for Genocide
Namibia's state media is feting President Geingob's announcement that Germany is ready to apologize for the colonial-era genocide against the Herero and Nama peoples. But that news is less spectacular than it sounds. In his state of the nation address last Thursday, President Hage Geingob suggested that Germany was about to apologize for colonial-era mass-killings of tens of thousands of people.
Africans in Germany Lose Their Church Communities
Many in the African diaspora consider their church community a home away from home. But the coronavirus pandemic often makes it difficult for expatriates to maintain social networks and practice their faith. Melanie Oben doesn't just sing. She belts out the songs with such passion that she could replace the entire choir. Which is exactly what she's doing at the moment. Usually, around 20 other people would be standing with her right now. But the apse is almost empty.
Africa: Coronavirus Crisis Disrupts Flow of Money Transfers in Africa
Every year, Africans who live abroad send billions of dollars to their families back home. But the COVID-19 crisis means these remittance flows have dried up. For some, the consequences could be fatal. The requests keep on coming. From his wife, three children and his four sisters. Ibrahima Bah would send them money -- if he had any. Before the coronavirus crisis, he worked in hotels and restaurants in Paris. They all closed after lockdown measures were implemented.
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