Energy has for a long time been a crucial issue in national and world
politics. Not only is it essential for the growth of economies. Access
to and generation of energy fundamentally affect individual living conditions
in an even larger number of aspects - the incidents in Fukushima
being a recent reminder. In this issue, Survival International focuses on
another of the flipsides of power generation, when describing the impact
of the Gilgel Gibe III hydroelectric dam in Ethiopia's Omo Valley. (PDF-Version: 1.014 KB)
Although there is an observable trend of secularization and de-attachment
from religious institutions in some parts of the world, especially in
European countries, religion remains an important part of social identification
in all societies. As Annira Busch explains, even in a secular country
like Germany where about one third of the population considers itself
as non-religious, there has been a noticeable resurgence of religion in
the public and political debate in the last couple of years which is closely
linked to the increasing importance of Islam in Germany. (PDF-Version: 1.492)
No less than 200 million people around the world, it is safe to estimate, will decide to or be forced to move to another country during 2011. As Kristin Heinig explains in her article, after decades of hot tempered debate, Germany is only just beginning to accept its role as a country
of immigration. Meanwhile, West Africa has dealt with migration rather more pragmatically in the past, a stance, which is becoming subject to a substantial shift, migration-expert Dr. Laurence Marfaing tells us in our interview. In the Alumni profile, Chidiogo Akunyili reflects on personal motives for migration. (PDF-Version: 942 KB)
The events in Northern Africa have brought the issue of youth and unemployment
to international attention. Reason enough to take a closer
look in this issue of JointMAG. The European Youth Forum, an umbrella organization for youth in Europe, describes their demands for and role in European policy-making
on youth unemployment. And two of our alumni reflect on youth unemployment
in Africa and a new, well-educated generation, which increasingly
sees its hopes disappointed. (PDF-Version: 751 KB)
More than half of the world’s people live in cities. Reason enough to dedicate
this issue to the question of urban development and social planning.
Tracy Jooste, South Africa, gives us an update on the live and problems of
city households in South Africa and Philip Böhm, Germany, describes the
housing situation in Berlin. To put it in the words of alumnus Anna Acker:
"It is time planners and architects (...) start building cities according to
the requirements of their inhabitants." (PDF-Version: 941 KB)
We proudly present this year's Christmas Joint MAG to you. Its subject
is environmental policy and movements in Africa and Germany.
Next to Keren Asante's article on the impact of deforestation on agriculture
the this MAG features three interviews: Joint MAG journalist Julian
Bergmann interviewed Omnia Amr, the head of a small environmental
NGO based in Cairo. Secondly, Dennis Kumetat interviewed the IUCN’s
Thomas Greiner, member of the German delegation to the global biodiversity
summit in Nagoya, Japan in November 2010 and last but not
least, Go Africa Go Germany generation 3 alumna Claudia Hargarten is
featured in this issue. (PDF-Version: 887 KB)
As much as human life is not conceivable without
the various and rich expressions of culture, the
latter is also a competetive and sensitive issue. High
hopes for its integrative and economic potential
have become as evident as anxieties when it comes
to cultural politics. In this issue of JointMAG,
our contributors have a look at the connections
between culture and economy, inner politics, and
international relations. They also had the chance
to talk to protagonists of the Ugandan and Kenyan
music and arts scenes, who kindly shared their view
on the potential of this sector in their respective
countries, and are also familiar with the challenges
to making their ideas work. (PDF-Version: 840 KB)
Corruption has been identified as a problem in the functioning of democratic
political systems for a few years now. Our contributors to this
issue of JointMAG have thus asked themselves: Where do we stand in
adressing this problem? They have come up with a look at policies to
fight corruption in Ghana, problems with anti-corruption measures in
Germany and the political instrumentalisation of anti-corrution policies
in Zimbabwe. A highly informative, though far from complete, look at
what is happening in Germany and parts of Africa.
Over all of this, however, don’t forget about the good things in life. A story
about a field trip of GAGG Alumni and some words from the current
scholarship holder Dorothy will certainly help. (PDF-Version: 1.488 KB)
"Go Africa. Go Germany" Alumni and experts explore regional integration
in this issue of the JointMag. Eugene Pacelli sheds light on the
achievements of the East African Community before turning to the challenges
that lie ahead. Kai Striebinger and Isaac Owuso answered my
questions on their perception of the European Union and the Economic
Community Of West African States and Martin Hofmann writes about
the Southern African Development Community. Last but not least, you
will find an article by Anna Stahl that takes a look at the policy of the
European Union towards Africa and how China’s engagement fits in. (PDF-Version: 1.384 KB)
This summer issue is dedicated to the 50th anniversary of independence of many African states.
What were the prospects 50 years ago, how is the situation today - and what does the future
look like? Authors will present their assessments of the situation in Guinea, Senegal and
Somalia. Further, Go Africa alumnus Victor Oteku analyses the present situation in Kenya, and China scholar Gunnar Henrich presents his account of Chinese Africa policy. (PDF-Version: 1.456 KB)
Dear reader, yes, in the June issue of JointMAG, we have followed the general trend and
have decided to focus the contributions in this issue on South Africa and the FIFA
World Cup. Next to two pieces from Go Africa - Go Germany alumnae currently based in
South Africa the German researcher Dr. Sebald gives a brief sociological analysis of football
in the context of nationalism and globalisation. (PDF-Version: 1.956 KB)
"We are happy to say that Joint MAG 9 has just been released. Its partially new design will hopefully find our readers' kind approval. This issue will focus on the upcoming peer teaching meeting of the three Go Africa Alumni Generations that will take place in June 2010 close to Cologne, Germany. You will find many thoughts of former and current Go Africa members around the upcoming meeting and a more in-depth presentation by meeting coordinator Miriam Shabafrouz. An interview with Go Africa Alumnus Julian Bergman forms the end of this MAG."
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JointMAG April is dedicated to Sudan - whilst also touching on the elections in April and the conflictual history that these elections are based on, our contributors emphazise the role and development of journalism and media in Sudan. (PDF-Version: 521 KB)
This issue attempts to present a forum for contributions analyzing relations in those dimensions: while staff writer Julian Bergmann presents a brief analysis of Africa in the German,
media guest writer Marvin Kumetat has interviewed Cologne university's Prof. Dimmendahl about African studies in Germany. Algerian guest writer Lakhdar Ghettas presents his view on the
Algerian-French relations that have recently been strained by rightwing French campaigns and
a legislation seemingly unaware of the sensitive issues regarding the country's colonial past.
Lastly, Alia Jakoby has put together a small collection of links and information relevant
for the subject matter. (PDF-Version: 1.119 KB)
This issue is focussing on the rights of children and adolescents in Germany and the African context. Uwe Kamp, expert on children's rights at the Deutsches Kinderhilfswerk, has contributed to this magazine and Go Africa aluma Susanne Meltl wrote a self-researched article on REACH in Uganda. Julian Bergman researched for the info boxes and links of this MAG and Lerato Tsebe interviewed Isaac from the 3rd Generation. (PDF-Version: 1009 KB)
Welcome to this issue of JointMAG, which deals with questions of new
sources of energy in the face of climate change. We feature an article
on renewable energy cooperation from Dennis and a contribution from
Henner Busch on biofuels, an expert in environmental studies who
attended the recent Climate Summit in Copenhagen. Also, you will find
some more Go Africa... Go Germany news below and of course a new alumni
profile. We wish you a Happy New Year and hope that the Go Africa... Go
Germany network will grow further in 2010. (PDF-Version: 1.032 KB)
In November 2009, Katja Böhler was given the opportunity to present the ideas and intentions of the Go Germany...Go Africa Programme to the German Federal President Horst Köhler. In this special edition, you can find a copy of Katja's speech. (PDF-Version: 337 KB)
Welcome to the new issue of JointMAG. This issue has been dedicated to culture, arts and society. And there is plenty to discover. A brief article on the documetary Kinshasa Symphony,
an in-depth interview with the Egyptian-French director Jihan El-Tahri about her new documentary
on South Africa's ANC and an article on development and culture. (PDF-Version: 1.186 KB)
The new issue of JointMAG in Dezember arrives first with a special edition: an Interview with Jihan El-Tahri. Jihan El-Tahri is a writer,
director and producer of documentary films. In her film 'Behind the
Rainbow' she documents the post-Apartheid
developments within South Africa's ANC. The documentary was screened
during the 53rd BFI London Film Festival in 2009. (PDF-Version: 1.426 KB)
Welcome to the new issue of JointMAG. This time, we discuss the recent federal elections in Germany which have brought about a new coalition government between the Christian Democrats and the Liberal party. Far from being a complete reflection, we focus on the path that German and African relations might take in the realm of "high politics". Enjoy reading and feel free to discuss further and provide feeback on the articles. (PDF-Version: 996 KB)
We are happy to announce that the second issue of JointMAG, is online now. This issue mainly deals with human rights; Alexander Nguyen outlines the implication of the Lisbon Treaty for European human rights while Lerato Tsebe has interviewed a very senior member of the South African Election Commission. Besides, Mwenda Gatobu has interviewed Go Africa 2nd generation alumnus Matthias Kamp about his future plans as well as about his thoughts on the reality of human rights both in Germany and Africa. (PDF-Version: 554 KB)
Dear Go Africa...Go Germany Community,
We proudly announce that JointMAG, our new monthly journal, has been released. The first issue portrays political leaders of African regional integration and has a feature about the current 3rd generation of Go Germany…Go Africa. The next issue will appear at the end of September focusing on possible implications and Afro-German views about the German parliamentary elections. (PDF-Version: 368 KB)
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