During his state visit to Ankara, Nigerian President Bola Tinubu deepened his country’s cooperation with Turkey. Nine agreements aim to expand trade and strengthen security ties, particularly in the fight against militant groups.
By Arne Schütte
There is still no agreement within the EU on further funding for the Sahel. At the same time, the situation in Niger is deteriorating: shots were reported at the capital’s airport on Thursday night.
By Lucia Weiß
An analysis of updated climate targets submitted by 128 countries shows that Africa, in particular, is set to place a stronger emphasis on electromobility in the coming years. Rwanda stands out with especially ambitious targets.
By Elián Libera
With her reform agenda, German Minister for Economic Cooperation and Development, Reem Alabali Radovan, says she wants to make her department “fit for the future.” Ralf Südhoff, director of the Center for Humanitarian Action (CHA), sees the proposed realignment as a risky break with the ministry’s traditional core mission.
By Ralf Südhoff
While global attention is focused on Greenland, Venezuela, and Ukraine, the EU continues to grapple with the crisis in the Sahel – where the 26 member states, particularly Germany and France, remain divided over development and foreign-policy strategy.
By Lucia Weiß
Although billionaire Patrice Motsepe has formally ruled out entering politics, speculation is mounting over whether he could emerge as a successor to President Cyril Ramaphosa. Early indicators suggest that such a candidacy would be well received by parts of the electorate.
By Andreas Sieren
On Jan. 27, 2025, the M23 rebel movement announced the capture of Goma, the regional capital of eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo. One year on, the economic and humanitarian situation in the region has further deteriorated. US President Donald Trump’s peace initiative has done little to alter this trajectory. Instead, it has increasingly centered on access to strategic raw materials.
By Constantin Leclerc
The dispute between the US and South Africa is creating new opportunities for economic cooperation between South Africa and Europe. But if this is to succeed, trade relations must be refreshed, say authors at the Friedrich Naumann Foundation in a recent paper.
By David Renke
