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President of the African Union calls for more industrial partnerships

African Union President Azali Assoumani has called for more partnerships between European and African industry. These could make an important contribution to the continent's socio-economic development, Assoumani said Thursday at the closing event of the Global Gateway Forum in Brussels.

Von Amelie Richter

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Wagner troops in Africa and Syria: Moscow must settle Prigozhin legacy

The Europeans have been on the defensive in West Africa not only since the coup in Niger. Brussels is watching closely as Moscow settles the legacy of Yevgeny Prigozhin. What will happen to the Russian influence that until recently his Wagner private militia secured – in Syria, Libya and the Sahel?

Von Lucia Weiß

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Migration policy: How the EU is shifting its borders

With a lot of money, the EU wants to keep people in need from seeking a better life in Europe. But this migration policy carries high risks – also for the EU itself.

Von Viktor Funk

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Deforestation-free supply chains: Are smallholders in Congo victims?

The EU regulation on deforestation-free supply chains declares war on large-scale deforestation for the cultivation of certain products. But the strict requirements could block smallholders' access to the European market, as the example from the Democratic Republic of Congo shows.

Von Redaktion

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Macron puts partnership at the forefront of Africa strategy

President Emmanuel Macron unveiled France's new political and military strategy for Africa on Monday evening. "Africa is our partner," the French leader said.

Von Newsdesk

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Faeser wants to distribute refugees better

German Interior Minister Nancy Faeser has called for a fairer distribution of refugees from Ukraine within the EU. "Should there be another large-scale flight movement from Ukraine, the refugees in Europe must be better distributed," Faeser told Bild am Sonntag.

Von Newsdesk

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Angola and EU to discuss trade agreement

Angola and the European Union are set to start talks for a trade deal this year after EU and African partners approved a request from the oil-producing nation to join a regional trade bloc, according to an EU document and an official. "We are now in a position to open formal negotiations, but there is not yet a date agreed with Angola.

Von Redaktion

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Debt in Africa: China's loans are not the only problem

Debt crises are looming in many developing and emerging countries, including on the African continent. But contrary to frequent claims, China's loans are not the main cause. Experts believe that Western creditors also play a key role.

Von Redaktion

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How China scores in Africa – and outpaces Europe

Western states criticize China's actions in Africa and portray themselves as better partners. But new studies show: China is quite welcome in Africa. Even the high loans are not considered a problem so far.

Von Redaktion

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EU and African Union warn of grain crisis

The EU calls for an end to the blockade of Ukrainian grain exports. The Russian war of aggression has a direct impact on global food supply security, according to the conclusions of the EU summit that ended Tuesday in Brussels.

Von Eric Bonse

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Can renewable energy from Africa solve Europe's energy problem?

Africa has huge untapped potential for wind, solar and hydropower. The continent is seen as the energy supplier of the future. However, this vision is only true to a limited extent.

Von Redaktion