The first African-born member of parliament in Germany says he will not stand in the next federal election in 2025 after 11 years in Bundestag.

Karamba Diaby, 62, who recently received death threat in his office, said his decision not to stand was not due to the racist threats but that he simply wanted to spend more time with his family and make room for younger politicians.

Diaby, a member of the centre-left Social Democrats representing Halle since 2013, has endured many racist attacks and threats over the years, including several on his office.

Born in Senegal, Diaby was seven when he lost both his parents and was brought up by his older sister and her husband. He moved to Germany on a study grant in 1985.

Diaby’s absence from the 2025 Bundestag election will leave a void as the parliamentarian has been an outspoken advocate for social justice and a key figure in combating racism within German politics.

, 62, who recently received death threat, said his decision not to stand was not due to the racist threats but that he simply wanted to spend more time with his family and make room for younger politicians.

Diaby, a member of the centre-left Social Democrats representing Halle since 2013, has endured many racist attacks and threats over the years, including several on his office.

Born in Senegal, Diaby was seven when he lost both his parents and was brought up by his older sister and her husband. He moved to Germany on a study grant in 1985.

Diaby’s absence from the 2025 Bundestag election will leave a void as the parliamentarian has been an outspoken advocate for social justice and a key figure in combating racism within German politics.