African countries are also largely following the global trend toward higher defense budgets. Algeria remains the continent’s largest military spender.
By David Renke
Many Germans significantly overestimate spending on development cooperation, yet they are also more willing to support higher spending in this area. At the same time, the German government’s foreign policy stance is drawing criticism.
By David Renke
Amid the UN’s financial crisis, the German cabinet is set to approve the key points of the 2027 federal budget Wednesday. For UN organizations such as UNICEF, the stakes are high.
By Katharina Horban
Despite multiple global crises, the development policy association VENRO is urging governments to press ahead with the global energy transition. But for that transition to be just, Just Energy Transition Partnerships (JETPs) need to be developed further.
By David Renke
In March, US mining company Virtus Minerals acquired mines in the Democratic Republic of the Congo worth $30 million. A Reuters investigation has now found that the company appears to have misrepresented its mining experience.
By Redaktion Table
The EU has pledged additional funds for humanitarian aid in West and Central Africa. A significant share is also earmarked to support Sudan’s neighboring countries, which have come under mounting pressure as a result of the war.
By David Renke
The NGO’s 2026 annual report takes a critical view of the German government’s foreign policy. It argues that Berlin should do more at the European Union level, particularly when it comes to the International Criminal Court (ICC).
By Katharina Horban and David Renke
Africa’s space industry is gathering in Gabon for the NewSpace Africa Conference, which is focused on the opportunities open to smaller countries in the fast-growing space economy.
By David Renke
