The USA is systematically withdrawing from many multilateral organizations. In a brief interview, HSC chair Achim Steiner explains what this means for African countries and what role Germany is now taking on.
By David Renke
Thursday saw presidential elections in Uganda, with a widespread desire for change among the population of the East African country. However, 81-year-old President Yoweri Museveni is determined to push ahead with his autocratic rule – regardless of the economic damage this may cause.
By Andreas Sieren
According to a report by the Energy Industries Council, a total of 78 green hydrogen projects are planned on the continent. The lack of progress is due to missing offtake agreements as well as high costs.
By Arne Schütte
After almost a year, President Donald Trump has filled the vacant US embassy post in Pretoria with Leo Brent Bozell III. It remains unclear whether he will be able to calm tensions between South Africa and the United States.
By Andreas Sieren
Frontex reports a reduction in irregular border crossings into the European Union by a quarter. However, critics warn that these figures paint an incomplete picture of migration.
By Lucia Weiß and David Renke
African leaders in the three largest economies rank an economic downturn among the top five risks for their countries. This is according to the Global Risks Report 2026 published by the World Economic Forum on Wednesday. Globally, however, different concerns prevail.
By Lucia Weiß
In view of the US’ withdrawal from a number of UN organizations, Bonn should make an effort to attract a greater UN presence, according to German Federal Minister for Economic Cooperation and Development Reem Alabali Radovan. Despite cuts to development aid in Germany, such a move would strengthen the country’s role on the global stage.
By David Renke
Cairo has ambitious goals in the field of renewable energies. The government has now signed contracts with Chinese and Norwegian partners.
By Arne Schütte
Water is one of the focal issues at this week’s Global Forum for Food and Agriculture (GFFA) organized by the German Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture. Secure water tenure is crucial for effective investment in irrigation systems, argue Emmanuel Theodore Asimeng and Srinivasa Srigiri from the German Institute of Development and Sustainability (IDOS).
By Emmanuel Theodore Asimeng and Srinivasa Srigiri
