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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.
By Redaktion Table
The EU-Africa summit is intended to give new impetus to the partnership between the two continents. A broad range of topics also includes possible cooperation in the field of renewable energies. For example, Europe wants to promote the expansion of infrastructure with know-how and an investment offensive and, in return, import green hydrogen in particular. Observers warn not to lose sight of the population in the process.
By Timo Landenberger
Next week, the next China-Africa Summit (November 28/29 2021) will take place. In recent years, China has become a key economic factor on the African continent. But the high hopes that Beijing would contribute to an employment boom have been disappointed.
By Redaktion Table
Every three years, the political leaders of China and African countries meet at the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation. This is the highest-level meeting between the nations. It will be held again in November, but an exact date has not yet been set. Nico Beckert spoke with Marina Rudyak from Heidelberg University about China's lending in Africa, the New Silk Road, and African demands on China.
By Nico Beckert