Endorsements and Greetings of African & German Diplomates and personalities in Germany
The German President, Berlin, 29. April 2010
“Written greeting from Federal President Horst Köhler on the occasion of the 1st International Africa Festival Tübingen on June 5, 2010.”
Africa and German are neighbors, Everyone one of us is Aware that the spirit of good neighbors must be demonstrated and put in practiced. In his offical word of Greetings Excellency Horst Köhler thanked ” AfrikAktiv e.V nonprofit Organization, organizers of the first Afrika Festival in the city of Tübingen from 04 – 06 June 2010 and called upon everyone to be a part of this Historic event ” How i wished this festival was organized during my years as Student of Tübingen University” ” I am happy about the growing interest about the continent of Africa in Germany. “This continent is on the Move. The best thing about it is the fact that its citizens are rediscovering their own culture. I think that gives a sense of self-pride and confidence, strengthens and the partnership between Germany and Africa gains new indepth and inspirations”. Original and Full text in German
Praised from Gauck, Berlin Mai. 2023
Susan Tatah from AFRIKAKTIV received by German President / News: African Network of Germany” also present in Baden-Wurttemberg.
“Many people in Germany do not know that a large number of immigrants from Africa are well educated. So let’s work together to ensure that more people find out. This should then open the doors to opportunities for immigrants to participate. Gauck said. Anyone who needs immigrants should not be afraid of them”
On May 24, 2013, Federal President Joachim Gauck invited people with African roots to a matinee with the title: Africa in Germany, in his official residence, Bellevue Palace. Selected engaged personalities -, scientists, graduates, artists, athletes, journalists and people from politics and business were invited.
Personal Invitee and guest was Susan Tatah, president of Afrikaktiv e.V was amongst the list of active and engaged personalities in Germany. Susan Tatah, duing this invitation, had the opportunity to invite the president to 4th International Afrika festival in Tübingen, she also shared the work of her organization with the President.
On the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the founding of the Organization for African Unity in Berlin, the new African network of Germany was founded as a federal network on the same day, accompanied by the African ambassador in Germany. In addition, Susan Tatah was nominated as head of the Baden-Wurttemberg, Saarland, and Rhineland-Pfalz regions. The aim is to strengthen the German-African relationship locally – this is a task we emphasized on, says Tatah
The Minister President of the Land Baden-Württemberg in Germany.
Dear ladies and Gentlemen, dear visitors,
A visit to the Africa Festival in Tübingen is a must for friends of the African continent and African culture. For the seventh time, the African diaspora will be presenting itself with a promising program in Tübingen from July 21st to 24th, 2016, providing insights into their homeland and their lively and rich culture. This year the focus is on a very special country – the East African country of Burundi, with which Baden-Württemberg has.
I would like to thank the organizers of the Africa Festival Tübingen, the association AfrikAktiv e.V., for their decision to make Burundi the focus of this year’s festival, especially at this difficult time, and in doing so to create a platform to get to know this wonderful country and its lovely people better, and at the same time to draw attention to the problems on the ground. Along with many other activists, Baden-Wuerttemberg is involved in concrete projects in Burundi as part of development cooperation in order to alleviate hardship on the ground, create a basis for employment, and strengthen democratic structures. The State Ministry and the Burundi Competence Center of the Development Cooperation Foundation SEZ would be happy to present some of the projects to you at their information stand over a cup of Burundi coffee. I am sure that the festival guests will learn a lot of new things about Burundi and our partnership. The Burundi drummers, for example, will present a centerpiece of Burundian art and culture. This event offers you and all participants a great platform to present your skills and work and to talk about it with the visitors. This shared dialogue is an important prerequisite for getting to know and understand each other better and to overcome any fear of contact. This is especially true these days when many people are fleeing their homeland and seeking protection in our country and relying on our solidarity. And so I wish all guests of the 7th Africa Festival Tübingen that they can experience Africa with all their senses and immerse themselves completely in the fascinating culture of this country. I wish the organizers and all participants every success! maintained partnerships for over thirty years. A partnership that thrives admirably on the civic commitment of many partnership associations, parishes and private individuals. This was the only way to maintain the partnership ties over many years of military conflict in Burundi. After the very welcome resumption of official ties between our two governments in 2014, Burundi has been in a serious crisis again since last year. The news reaching us from Burundi fills us with concern. Many Burundian citizens are on the run and waiting until they can return to their home country. We must not and do not want to forget these people – this year’s AfrikaFestival is also dedicated to them.
AKUA SENA DANSUA
H.E Ghana Ambassador to Germany 2014, Honorable Guest Speaker of 3rd Afrika Business Forum, international Afrika Festival Tübingen 2014 and Special Invitee of the Festival.
” Quality Products made in Germany…sure we buy..The important issue is, what if Germany could invest in good infrastructures, that to me looks like better solution” A country like Ghana is very far from Germany, I am calling on German Investors.. What if you do not just sell, but invests – build good infastructures, Industries for productions, transfer the Technology to Africa”
Thanks to AfrikAktiv e.V for creating such a huge platform, bringing not just cultural education but Economic and Development, this is much needed to enchance and strengthen Developmental Cooperations between Africa and Germany. Susan Tatah, I am honored by your Invitation, in Ghana we say ” Medase”
Ambassador Akua Sena Dansua, talking to AfrikAktiv Magazine Correspondence at Afrika Festival Tübingen , July 17 – 20th, 2014
BORIS PALMER
Lord Major Tübingen University Town, Baden-Württemberg
Apart from word of greetings, visitations to the Festival, Lord Mayor Boris Palmer has been Honorable Guest and Special Invitee at Diaspora Development Forums, Peace Parade, Keynote Speaker during the Inauguration of Afrika Festival Tübingen in 2010. together with Ali I. Siwa, Tanzania Ambassador to Germany 2010, they both official Inaugurated the Festival. Boris Palmer was also a Keynote Speaker in 2013 during the visit of the African Ambassadors and Diplomates, under his leadership, Two African Ambassadors signed in the Tübingen Guest Golden Book. Ambassador Ali I. Siwa Tanzania 2010, and Ambassador Jean Marc Mpay of blessed memory in 2015 – Cameroun focus country 23 – 26 July 2015
Lord Mayor Boris Palmer’s endorsement letter to the festival to potential supporters is appreciated, his numerous appearance at the Festival has been encouraging and inspirational… We feel seen and appreciated for our work and this to us is our pay check for our work – Dr Tatah
JEAN MARC MPAY (R.I.P)
Cameroon Ambassador to Germany
The news of the passing away of H.E Jean Marc Mpay hit not just the Cameroonian Diaspora but Fans of Afrika Festival Tübingen. Our condolences to the Republic of Cameroun and the Camerounian Diaspora in Germany over the passing away of Ambassador Jean Marc Mpay in Cameroun on May 13, 2023
On his first visit to the Afrika Festival Tübingen, H.E Jean Marc Mpay was impressed by our engagement and contributions as Cameroonians and Africans. In his opening speech he said…This is the day, “I will forever remember seeing and meeting with so many Africans from in Germany” Thanks to the organizers and we shall support in our little way. In 2012 he was Guest of honor and Speaker at the first Africa business Forum, 2013 as Guest of honor and speaker, 2014 guest and speaker and 2015 he championed the project: Cameroun as focus country in 2015, Keynote speaker to Cameroun Business Forum, Honorable guest at Mayor’s office and official signage in the guest golden book in 2015, led a delegation to the festiavls, held numerous high level business and diplomatic sessions at the festival in 2015.
We shall forever remember him as a great stateman and leader. Project; Cameroon Focus Country 2015- PDF
H. E ABDALLAH SELAH POSSI
Tanzania Ambassador to Germany, Berlin
H. E Abdallah Selah Possi, visited our Festival on Invitation as Honorable Guest of Honor, Keynote Speaker in 2018. He was impressed with our work, in his opening speech he emphasized on more Art presentation and exhibition as efficient cultural expressions of communication and education. He also made mention of the festival as a medium to connect Africa interested audience and visitors to Africa – a platform like this gives the audience an opprtunity to discover and educate themselves about Africa’s rich culture and others
Tanzania is open to global travellers, our beautiful Parks, Literature, Architecture, history, Music and more. On behalf on Tanzania, I thank the organizers for such an opportunity and wish all visitors a great time.
