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How do Germans remember – or forget – their colonial history and role in the Berlin Conference that carved up Africa?

This month marks 140 years since Western powers sidelined Africans and carved up ‘ownership’ of the continent.

Donald Trump declares conservative victory a ‘great day for Germany’ before congratulating himself

Alternative für Deutschland projected to finish second in federal election with about 20% of the vote

Friedrich Merz from the conservative Christian Democratic Union (CDU) is on track to be Germany’s next chancellor.

This Sunday, Germans cast their ballots in a widely observed, nationwide election. After a day of demonstrations, Berliners turned out to vote at the numerous polling stations across the capital. RFI's Jan van der Made spoke to some of the electorate who turned out.

This weekend’s vote will show how far xenophobia has been driving even some traditionally progressive parties

German voters head to the polls on Sunday, with the conservatives the strong favourites after a campaign rocked by a far-right surge and the dramatic return of US President Donald Trump.

On the eve of Germany's general elections, the capital Berlin bore witness to numerous demonstrations as a controversial far-right march clashed with a larger group of antifa protesters, challenging police efforts to keep the groups apart. RFI’s Jan Van der Made was on the ground, covering the escalating tensions.