Rather than primarily exporting capital or government programs, China is increasingly providing the blueprint for entrepreneurship in Africa’s startup scene.
By Fabian Peltsch
The appointment of Roelf Meyer as South Africa’s new ambassador to Washington has drawn mixed reactions. The apartheid-era politician now faces the difficult task of repairing strained relations with the US.
By Andreas Sieren
While the world’s attention is focused on the Middle East, China is expanding its presence in the South China Sea. Vietnam is protesting, but it is not holding back on its own island-building efforts either.
By Andreas Landwehr
New Delhi aims to strengthen cooperation with German companies in the defense sector. On Thursday, the Indian Embassy hosted a special summit for industry representatives and promoted joint projects with Indian partners.
By Katharina Horban, Viktor Funk and Gabriel Bub
The successor to the AWACS reconnaissance aircraft stationed in Geilenkirchen has reportedly been decided: Global Eye radar aircraft.
By Gabriel Bub
Stark Defence and Hanover-based startup Inleap Photonics are entering into a strategic partnership: The technologies are to be integrated into Stark’s systems.
By Robert Wallenhauer
The German Aerospace Industries Association announced that Schöllhorn was unanimously confirmed as president at the constitutive meeting in Stuttgart on Thursday.
By Gabriel Bub
For years, the naira was seen as the epitome of volatility. But the currency is currently experiencing a period of unusual stability: Since March, it has traded in a range of ₦1,365 to ₦1,550 per US dollar. This has raised hopes in Nigeria that decades of oil price-driven currency volatility may be coming to an end.
By Silas Jonathan
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
