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‘No one talks about this’: Remembering Germany’s role in colonising Africa

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

Al Jazeera · Feb 26, 2025

Colonising Africa: What happened at the Berlin Conference of 1884-1885?

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

Al Jazeera · Feb 26, 2025

Germany’s chancellor-in-waiting prioritizes ‘real’ independence from the US − but what does that mean and is it achievable?

Germany’s presumptive new chancellor, Friedrich Merz, faces challenges both at home and overseas following his conservative alliance’s election victory on Feb. 23, 2025.

The Conversation · Feb 25, 2025

‘Now is the time of monsters’: young Berliners despair at far-right surge

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

The Guardian - UK · Feb 23, 2025

Germany’s CDU ahead in election exit poll, strong support for far right

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

Al Jazeera · Feb 23, 2025

Germans vote in elections set to mark a radical shift to the right

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.

Radio France Internationale · Feb 23, 2025

Anti-migrant hate is flourishing in Germany’s ‘time of the cowards’

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

The Guardian - UK · Feb 23, 2025

Germans Go To Vote Under Shadow Of Far-right Surge, Trump

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.

International Business Times · Feb 23, 2025

Far-right rally in Berlin faces Antifa resistance on eve of crucial German elections

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.

Radio France Internationale · Feb 22, 2025

Norwegian drama 'Dreams (Sex Love)' takes top prize at the Berlin Film Festival

A Norwegian film about love, desire and self-discovery won top honors at the 75th Berlin International Film Festival on Saturday

The Independent UK · Feb 22, 2025