SIPRI report: Military spending in Africa rises to $58.2 billion
African countries are also largely following the global trend toward higher defense budgets. Algeria remains the continent’s largest military spender.
By David Renke
African countries are also largely following the global trend toward higher defense budgets. Algeria remains the continent’s largest military spender.
By David Renke
The Sudan Conference was a success for Germany, says Niddal Salah-Eldin, a member of UNICEF Germany’s national committee. At the same time, that success creates clear expectations that Germany should act as an impartial mediator. One sore point, however, remains.
By Niddal Salah-Eldin
Anyone who loses their home in Colombia due to environmental and climate-related disasters has a right to sustained and comprehensive support from the state. This is set out in a new law. According to media reports, it is the first of its kind in Latin America.
By Alexandra Endres
Following the takeover of power by the RSF, the population is now threatened by a new wave of violence and displacement. The UN warns of massacres and calls for immediate action.
By Maria Mitrov
In the conflict in Sudan, diplomatic efforts are focusing too heavily on the two main warring parties, the SAF and RSF, criticize Ulf Terlinden from the Böll Foundation and Ahmed Kodouda from the Impact Policy Group. A peace process without the participation of civilian actors is doomed to failure.
By Ulf Terlinden and Ahmed Kodouda
Since the spring, it has no longer been possible to import goods from Kenya into Sudan. This poses additional challenges for NGOs working there.
By David Renke