Despite a wave of democratization processes in the early 90s, multi-party systems are still not sufficiently established in many African countries.
Also the participation of civil society in political decision-making processes, free expression of opinion and the prospect of legal security are not yet adequately guaranteed. The Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS) supports African integration efforts and reform initiatives with an emphasis on promoting
- democracy
- the rule of law
- decentralization and local autonomy
- free-market economies and re
05/06/2025
Berlin is pretty busy these days with expert delegations from Africa visiting the capital of 🇩🇪, engaging with decision-makers from the new CDU -led government and sharing experience with us at KAS. Today we had the pleasure to meet with experts on digital public infrastructure and see how this can enable economic opportunities in Africa and in Europe 🌍🇪🇺. There is a lot we can learn from each other and there is great potential to partner up more effectively 🤜🤛🏿.
02/06/2025
This week we are welcoming representatives from independent press councils from across Africa to Berlin and Brussels. They are journalists and media practitioners who work hard to support independent journalism and , because we all cannot "take democracy for granted", as one of our delegation members put it so accurately. Across Africa🌍and across our two continents, we need to connect and exchange best practices in how to fight and .
Last week was and we asked our friends from across the continent 🌍 what they think of when they hear about the African Union . Our friend Fanuel highlights the achievements amid the struggles for improving the future of all Africans👇🏾
Happy 🌍‼️It's incredible: The leaders of all African nations came together and formed a union with a vision for democracy and prosperity for the whole continent. The African Union is working towards this goal - and needs the political will of its leaders today more than ever to achieve it. It also needs the support of young Africans.
Today we let them have their say why the AU matters to them👇
Bringing about through . This is what Joshua from Uganda 🇺🇬 wants to remind us all on , which is coming up this sunday. KAS Dialogue Politique en Afrique de l'OuestKonrad-Adenauer-Stiftung KAS Namibia/ AngolaKonrad-Adenauer-Stiftung Uganda & South SudanKAS Office Ethiopia/African Union
is coming up this sunday⚠️ In this context we give the of Africans a voice to day why the African Union matters to them 🌍👇🏾
Hello Zinhle, hello Africa🌍👋🏽❗️
is coming up and we take this opportunity to ask our friends across the continent why we all should celebrate it 😀
KAS Dialogue Politique en Afrique de l'OuestKAS Media AfricaKonrad-Adenauer-Stiftung KAS Namibia/ Angola Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung South Africa
08/05/2025
80 years ago today, on 8 May 1945, World War II ended. For us, this is a day of reflection and responsibility.
This war, characterized by racism, totalitarianism and violence, claimed millions of lives, including in Africa. These lives and the suffering of their survivors on our neighboring continent 🌍 are often forgotten. Today, we remember the many victims and mourn the unspeakable suffering. 80 years later, we remember not only the suffering, but also the responsibility to actively promote democracy, peace, freedom and the rule of law. That is one of the main driving forces of KAS activities in sub-Saharan Africa. This is why we are working with partners to promote these values - day after day, in political consulting, in education and in dialogue 🤜🤛🏿. Because we have learned from history what is at stake if these values are lost.
40 Photos Of The All-But-Forgotten African Soldiers Of World War II "Initially, I saw the white man as someone better than me. But after the war, I considered him an equal."
20/03/2025
🧨Fresh outta Joburg: "Currents of Truth" is out, our very first graphic novel on and the quest for truth. More urgent than ever before: In the age of , populism and extremism, we have to rediscover "belief in the critical mass of good information" (Dinesh Balliah) 💪🏾📻🗞️💪. Join our heroine Anfi in her fight against against corporate crime and bringing justice to her community 🤜💥🤛🏿
Comic Book Media Africa “Currents of Truth” A project to support Media Literacy against Disinformation
25/02/2025
AI-generated could threaten Africa's elections⚠️
Artificial intelligence is being used to influence democratic processes in Africa and beyond. Deepfakes, cheap fakes and fake news are all weapons that can be produced cheaply and endlessly. So how can citizens protect themselves? Check out DW News article on Christopher Nehring's and Karen Allen's new study, published by KAS Media Africa
AI disinformation could threaten Africa's elections – DW – 02/23/2025 Artificial intelligence is being used to influence democratic processes in Africa. Deepfakes, cheap fakes and fake news are all weapons that can be produced cheaply and endlessly. So how can citizens protect themselves?
11/02/2025
It's not every week that we are on national state television 📺 and get honoured for the work we do. This happened recently to our dear colleague Natalie from Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung KAS Namibia/ Angola on Nambian 🇳🇦TV: Great work Natalie!
NAMIBIA CONNECTS | KAS to Host Youth and Democracy Discussion - nbc The Konrad Adenauer Foundation will host a discussion next Thursday on The Potential of Namibia's Youth to Strengthen Democracy, especially as we approach th...
10/02/2025
The countdown is on ⏰: This coming weekend, African heads of state will elect a new commission for the African Union. Amid war in Sudan 🇸🇩 , conflict in DRC 🇨🇩, economic malaise📉 and US-abandonment, the new AU team must become more effective💪🏾 and strengthen 🌍's voice globally. International Crisis Group has published eight priorities on how to get there:
Eight Priorities for the African Union in 2025 | Crisis Group As the African Union prepares to choose new leadership, it faces several forbidding challenges in the peace and security domain. This briefing points to eight areas where the organisation can put its diplomatic weight to particularly good use.