Foreign policy • Table.Briefings

May 22nd, 2026

Mijatović: The German government must play an honest mediating role in the Sudan conflict

On Wednesday, the Bundestag debated the war in Sudan. The opposition called for the federal government to take stronger action to end the war.

By David Renke

News | Nigeria

May 15th, 2026

Nigeria: Thomas Rachel criticizes blasphemy laws

At the end of April, Thomas Rachel traveled to Nigeria in his capacity as the German government’s commissioner for freedom of religion or belief and pressed for greater religious freedom.

By David Renke

News | West Africa

May 12th, 2026

Serap Güler: Closer security cooperation needed with Sahel neighbors

Serap Güler, minister of state at the German Federal Foreign Office, is in Côte d’Ivoire and Togo from May 10–13. While regional security is her primary focus, Güler also intends to raise other topics.

By David Renke

News | European policy

May 7th, 2026

German foreign policy: Wadephul calls for a coalition of the willing

The German foreign minister warns that deadlock on security issues could pose an ‘existential threat’ to the European Union. He is calling for a move away from unanimity and for closer cooperation among willing member states.

By Stefan Braun and Till Hoppe

Feature | China strategy

May 5th, 2026

Merz’s China policy: Grand announcements, modest results so far

One year on, business leaders, observers and the opposition are assessing the Merz administration’s China policy. Despite numerous initiatives, there remains a wide gap between aspirations and reality.

By Manuel Liu

News | Foreign policy

May 1st, 2026

Morocco: German foreign minister signals support on Western Sahara

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

Opinion

April 30th, 2026

German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul at the UN: Too little, too late

A diplomat and a journalist criticize Berlin for not turning its attention to the UN until a crisis erupts. In doing so, they argue, the German government is squandering opportunities to shape the organization itself and help resolve conflicts.

By Martin Kobler and Peter Köpf

Der neue südafrikanische Botschafter in den USA.

Heads | Diplomacy

April 24th, 2026

Roelf Meyer: South Africa’s controversial new ambassador to Washington

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

Interview | South Africa

April 21st, 2026

Ronald Lamola: African peace initiatives are being ‘deliberate disregarded’

Earlier this month, South Africa announced record increases in gasoline and diesel prices following the war in Iran. In an interview with Africa.Table, South African foreign minister Ronald Lamola discusses the war’s impact on his country and why African mediation efforts deserve greater international attention.

By David Renke

Feature | Foreign policy

April 17th, 2026

Sudan conference: Cautious optimism, but no concrete steps to end the conflict

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