In the yearbook entitled ‘Africa in Transition – Topics, Facts, Developments’, you will find fascinating articles on topics we have been working on since the second half of 2024, reflecting current developments in African politics. An entire chapter is devoted to our symposium commemorating 140 years since the Berlin Conference of 1884/85, which took place in January 2025.
In addition, you will find a diverse selection of articles – from international financial architecture to elections and democratic resilience to the focus topic of urbanisation.

The German Africa Foundation mourns the death of Ruth Weiss, who received the Foundation’s Honorary Award in 2019. With her passing, German-African cooperation has lost an extraordinary personality whose life’s work and commitment have made a lasting impact on the lives of people in Africa and Europe for decades.

In a time of profound geopolitical upheaval— such as the Russian war of aggression against Ukraine, the growing geopolitical influence of the BRICS states, and escalating trade conflicts— Germany and Europe are facing major security and economic policy challenges.