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Cooperation and Opportunities: Germany and its relations to the African continent_an interview with Uschi Eid_President of German Africa Foundation_Deutsch_English
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…
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Die Landfrage_The Question of Land: Why Land is so important to Kenyans_engl/deutsch
In African society, land has always been a constant feature. Land ownership in pre-colonial Africa, equated to wealth, identity and a source of livelihood. An African owned a piece of land and together with his family, was identified with that piece of land. Land also served the purpose of growing food that would feed your family hence the reason why planting and harvest seasons in many African societies are revered. So are market days where you could sell your produce in exchange for other produce. And finally, owning land ultimately meant that your male children were assured of an inheritance.
