The war in Iran is driving up oil prices, weighing on South Africa’s economy and exposing the country’s dependence on imports.
By Andreas Sieren
South Africa and Germany are to receive €1.5 million for joint research on renewable energy. The findings are also intended to support the implementation of South Africa’s Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP).
By Arne Schütte
Ethiopia plans to build three additional hydroelectric power plants on the Blue Nile, a move Egypt sees as threatening its water supply.
By Arne Schütte
The Congolese army plans to begin disarming the FDLR militia in accordance with the Washington peace agreement. This is a key step in the peace process, and something Rwanda has long called for.
By Arne Schütte
On the occasion of the Sudan donor conference that will take place in Berlin in mid-April, the children’s rights organization Plan International has called for aid for survivors of sexual violence to be fully funded. At least 5% of all humanitarian funding for Sudan and for refugee assistance in the region should be allocated to measures aimed at combating gender-based violence.
By Petra Berner
BMZ State Secretary Kofler is visiting Senegal this week. On Tuesday, she will join the Senegalese government in laying the cornerstone for a battery storage facility. This marks the first investment under the JETP program worth billions of euros.
By Lucia Weiß
At first, the German government had refrained from criticizing the violence that followed the elections in Tanzania. However, the government is currently reviewing its new commitments to development cooperation.
By David Renke
Despite being extended until Sunday night, the WTO Ministerial Conference was unable to make any progress on key negotiating issues. From an African perspective, the results have mixed implications.
By David Renke
