According to a recent report by SIPRI, arms imports south of the Sahara have increased. However, when looking at the continent as a whole, a decline can be observed.
By Arne Schütte
In view of tight budgets, the German foreign office has announced that it will discontinue its funding for the “Kulturweit” volunteer service. This service had also promoted cultural exchange with African countries.
By David Renke
According to a report by Reuters, the US is close to concluding an agreement with Mali that would allow Washington to once again deploy aircraft and drones over Mali. The United States had previously lifted sanctions against Mali’s Defense Minister Sadio Camara at the end of February.
By Redaktion Table
Somalia’s parliament has extended the terms of office of both its members and the president by one year. As a result, both lawmakers and the president will now be able to remain in office for five years. The opposition has rejected the constitutional amendment and is calling for elections to be held in May.
By Redaktion Table
China’s withdrawal from African lending is widening the financing gap in Africa. KfW sees this as an opportunity for Western donors to usher in a new era of development aid with market-based approaches and private capital.
By David Renke
Together with international partners, German Development Minister Reem Alabali Radovan has criticized the US government’s decision to slash financial support for gender equality organizations.
By Arne Schütte
The online retail industry association BEVH sees significant growth potential for digital commerce in East Africa. However, major hurdles remain to establishing a truly regional market.
By David Renke
More than 1,700 Africans were deceived by Russia into fighting in the war in Ukraine, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said during a meeting with his Ghanaian counterpart
By Redaktion Table
