August 25, 2025
About Us
Over 100,000 Africans and people of African descent live and work across Switzerland. Spread across 26 cantons and thriving in cities like Zurich, Geneva, Lausanne, Basel, and Bern, our community is active in various sectors—from law, healthcare, and academia to diplomacy, entrepreneurship, and technology.
Founded on November 6, 2010, in memory of Wilhelm Joos and in response to the tragic death of JNC, a Nigerian asylum seeker, the African Diaspora Council of Switzerland (ADCS) emerged as a national voice advocating for justice, unity, and empowerment.
Our Mission
ADCS stands on two strong pillars
Integration
We connect and empower Africans in Switzerland by:
Establishing a national networking platform that links individuals, associations, businesses, embassies, and institutions.
Promoting inclusion, representation, and advocacy on the Swiss national stage.
Development
We strengthen ties with the African continent through:
Supporting Diaspora-led development projects
Facilitating the transfer of expertise, knowledge, and resources
Encouraging economic empowerment and remittances for community development
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Showcase Your Brand in the IATF2025 Gateway Guid
Get noticed at Africa’s largest trade and investment event by advertising in the IATF2025 Gateway Guide, the official exhibitor catalogue reaching over 35,000+ engaged visitors in Algiers and beyond. With both print and digital distribution, your advert will sit alongside vital event information and exhibitor listings, ensuring maximum exposure, lasting brand impact, and more traffic to your exhibition stand. Space is limited – secure your advertising space today! Advert sales close on Friday, 15 August 2025. Click
August 9, 2025
AFRICAN VILLAGE ASSEMBLY
PALAVERS UNDER THE BAOBAB (AFRICAN VILLAGE ASSEMBLY)(Annual Meeting of the African Diaspora of the Municipality of Ostermundigen)In Africa, the expression “palavers under the baobab” refers to the tradition of gatheringunder a tree, often a baobab, to discuss and make collective decisions. These gatherings,called palavers, are important moments in the social and political life of villages, whereresidents discuss their problems, resolve conflicts, and make important decisions for thecommunity.
August 9, 2025
August 1, 2025
Choiseul Africa Business Forum, 6th edition| November 4th et 5th 2025, Rabat, Morocco
We are pleased to invite you to the 6ᵗʰ edition of the Choiseul Africa Business Forum that will take place on 4–5, November 2025, in Rabat Marriott hotel, Morocco.This year in the Kingdom’s capital, the new edition of the CABF emphasizes the “Made with Africa”. Industrialisation, technological innovation, and export upscaling are key drivers for fostering inclusive and sustainable growth across the continent. On the occasion of the AFCON 2025, hosted by Morocco, and the upcoming 2030 World Cup, we
July 9, 2025
4TH SESSION OF UN PERMANENT FORUM OF PEOPLE OF AFRICAN DESCENT, UN Hqrs New York, 14-17. April 2025
4TH SESSION OF UN PERMANENT FORUM OF PEOPLE OF AFRICAN DESCENT, UN Hqrs New York, 14-17. April 2025
June 25, 2025
Our Projects
We believe in action and measurable impact. Our key initiatives include:
Trainings and seminars to equip African migrants with knowledge on legal rights, healthcare, and employment.
Supporting young Africans with mentorship, sports activities, and career development
Technical support, capacity building, and funding support for sustainable development initiatives back home.
Empowering African women in Switzerland through networking, skills training, and advocacy.