Ibraheem Zakzaky: Who is Iran’s best friend in West Africa?
Iran also maintains close ties to Africa. A central figure is Ibraheem Zakzaky, a Shiite cleric from northern Nigeria.
By Lucia Weiß
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Iran also maintains close ties to Africa. A central figure is Ibraheem Zakzaky, a Shiite cleric from northern Nigeria.
By Lucia Weiß
As vice chairman of the East African Business Council (EABC) and a textile entrepreneur in Kenya, Jas Bedi advocates for export promotion and deeper regional market integration in East Africa. In this brief interview, he outlines his assessment of Kenya’s role within the East African Community (EAC), the implications of rising protectionism and the business opportunities he sees for German companies in the region.
By Arne Schütte
Nick Checker is currently responsible for Trump’s Africa policy. If he has his way, the US would only compete with China in Africa in certain areas.
By Arne Schütte
The situation in the northern Ethiopian region of Tigray has recently come to a head following reports of fighting. Gerrit Kurtz explains how unstable the situation is in the Horn of Africa.
By Arne Schütte
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
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