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NL FMS Portrait Series: Diaspora in Focus with Kiza Magendane
Kiza Magendane: writer, knowledge broker and also our partner of the annual Africa Day. Curious about his views on diaspora inclusivity or know where he gets his inspiration?
'Communications & Events/Africa Day' intern: Hester!
Hi, I am Hester and joined the FMS at the beginning of this year as an Africa Day intern. After completing my bachelor's degree in International Studies in the Netherlands, I left for Scotland and graduated with a master's degree in Africa and International Development.
'Communication & Events/Africa Day' intern: Vera!
I am Vera Kaldenberg, and am now in the fourth year of my bachelor's degree in European Studies at The Hague University of Applied Sciences. I chose the public specialisation that focuses on European policy and international relations. Because of my fascination with the African continent and my intrinsic motivation to work for a fair world for all, I joined the FMS as an addition to the Africa Day team.
Review of FMS Liveblog: Corona in Africa. What did we learn?
By now, almost all African countries are affected by COVID-19. The situation is and remains dynamic, and we can see how the virus is having a major impact everywhere, not only on health but also politically, socio-economically and financially. Above all, there is still much uncertainty about the nature, extent and duration of the corona crisis.
In conversation with MP Kirsten van den Hul on the international approach to coronavirus
On Thursday 24 April, the FMS spoke with PvdA MP Kirsten van den Hul - spokesperson for Foreign Trade and Development Cooperation - about the international fight against the coronavirus and its impact on countries in Africa (and other developing countries). What is the Netherlands' role in this?
FMS liveblog: "Corona in Africa"
The FMS's liveblog on corona in Africa is now online!
Corona and the Continent: What Might Happen in Africa?
That the coronavirus pandemic affects everyone is becoming more and more visible every day. Most of us in the Netherlands are now working from home, filling our spare time with creative indoor alternatives to going out as events, like the Africa Day, have been cancelled. Despite disrupting the daily lives of people all around the world, the coronavirus, or COVID-19, is feared to affect countries with weaker health systems and economies more drastically than others, including those in Africa.
CANCELLED: Africa Day 2020
It is with pain in our hearts that we are forced to cancel Africa Day 2020 altogether. The announcement on 12 March to move Africa Day from 4 April to 27 June appears to have been too optimistic.
The situation in the Netherlands and around the world has worsened so much that it is impossible to keep this new date. It is now clear that all events in the Netherlands will be cancelled until 1 June. Much uncertainty remains for now about the possibilities for larger events later that month. Because of this uncertainty, and with the fact that planning and organising this event requires colleagues and partners to come together, we are forced to cancel the Africa Day on 27 June as well.
What do African migrants themselves want? Time for a sober and effective approach
Billions are being invested to keep migrants and potential migrants in Africa. Whether this has any results is unclear. People continue to take the often life-threatening routes at great risk to build an insecure existence here. It is time to invest in things Africans really need. Let's do that by talking to them and to Africans already in the EU, rather than about them. Migration is of all times. Time for a sober and effective approach.
Africa Day 4 April postponed to 27 June due to COVID-19
Unfortunately, we too have to make do. With the ban on events with more than 100 people, we are forced to cancel the Africa Day on 4 April as well. But no worries, the Africa Day will take place, health permitting, on Saturday 27 June!
