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Olaf Scholz will be visiting three countries in May: Niger, Senegal and South Africa. A business delegation will travel with him.     Government spokesman Steffen Hebestreit has ...

The war in Ukraine and high inflation are hitting Africa with particular force. Nevertheless, a classic debt relief would be wrong. Instead, the principle should be: replace bad debts with ...

The EU’s new infrastructure initiative has many similarities to the Africa First concept. However, for it to be a success, more speed, clarity and coherence are needed.    By Martin ...

Europeans follow the wars, crises and catastrophes on our neighboring continent with fascination – and overlook gradual but decisive progress. An important source of inspiration for ...

Critics of capitalism and advocates of traditional development aid concepts fear that foreign investment brings turbo-capitalism. Why they are wrong.   Last year the aid organization ...

  The new Fund Location Act facilitates investments in developing countries. Now the financial sector must take up the legislator’s challenge – in its own interest.   ...

  A new G7 initiative could open up additional opportunities for entrepreneurs and investors – especially in Africa. For this to happen, however, warm words must now be followed ...