What image do we have of Africa? How do we build relationships with African representatives from politics, business and society when it comes to concrete politics? What do state visitors from African countries do when they visit Germany? The German Africa Foundation (DAS) in the German capital Berlin has been dealing with this and much more for decades. Under the chairmanship of former Member of the German Bundestag Dr. Uschi Eid, the DAS promotes relations between Germany and the countries of the African continent. Personal contact and exchange between parliamentarians and representatives of civil society from Africa is essential for a fair partnership. The German Africa Foundation organizes events such as lectures, readings, panel discussions, seminars, etc. The press…