Lars Castellucci, the German government’s commissioner for human rights policy and humanitarian assistance, wants preparations for possible deportations to Rwanda to be halted immediately. Following his trip to the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the Social Democrat politician called for cooperation with Rwanda to be reassessed.
By David Renke
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul signaled support for Morocco in the conflict over Western Sahara. On the economic front, several companies had already announced new investments in the North African country previously.
By David Renke
Over the weekend, al-Qaida-linked terrorists and separatists from the Front de Libération de l’Azawad (FLA) launched coordinated attacks on several major cities in Mali. The defense minister was killed in Bamako. The military government has remained tight-lipped, and its future appears uncertain.
By Lucia Weiß
At the Sudan conference in Berlin, German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul announced €1.5 billion in aid. But experts warned that without greater pressure on the external actors in the war, the suffering will continue.
By Gabriel Bub and David Renke
At the Sudan conference in Berlin, German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul announced €1.5 billion in aid. But experts warned that without greater pressure on the external actors in the war, the suffering will continue.
By Gabriel Bub and David Renke
Just over two weeks ago, Senegal’s Parliament passed a legal amendment that would double the penalties for homosexual acts. The law still needs the president’s signature. Now, a region in Belgium has announced consequences, and Prime Minister Sonko is pushing back.
By Lucia Weiß
Structural reforms at the German Federal Foreign Office are continuing to take shape. In an internal memo, Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul outlined details of the new organizational structure. Changes are also planned for the Africa Department.
By David Renke
The Minister for Foreign Affairs wants to align the office with the new priorities of Europe, geoeconomics, and transatlantic relations.
By Michael Bröcker
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
The European Commission has launched a new Global Gateway contact point to facilitate access for businesses. Company representatives have reacted with cautious optimism.
By Arne Schütte
