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Foreign and security policy

Violence knows no borders

The conflict in Sudan is impacting its neighbours. A look at the situation in Egypt and South Sudan

By Richard Probst, Anna Reuß

Reuters/ Francis Kokoroko

Foreign and security policy

A battlefield for influence

The US administration has declared to be ‘all in on Africa’, but how is this perceived in the continent? Views from Ghana, Tanzania and Zamabia

By Johann Ivanov, Elisabeth Bollrich, Fritz Kopsieker

Reuters/ Stringer

Interviews

'Both see a chance to finally eliminate their arch-enemy'

Christine-Felice Röhrs on the bloody power struggle in Sudan, activities of Russian Wagner mercenaries in the country and chances for negotiations

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Economy and ecology

Morocco's women can lead the way to a green future

Investing in women is not only a matter of social justice but also a smart strategy for building a sustainable and resilient world

By Fadoua Brour

Reuters/Marvellous Durowaiye

Democracy and society

One last victory for the old order?

Nigeria’s new president will once again be provided by the ruling party. Yet, the Labour Party's remarkable results make it a serious opponent

By Daniel Mann

Reuters/ Nyancho Nwanri

Democracy and society

Nigeria's 2023 elections: a turning point for the country?

Amidst media meddling and widespread corruption, Nigeria is electing a new government. The stakes are high for the most populous country in Africa

By Ayode Longe

Reuters/ Vatican Media

Democracy and society

Celestial hope, terrestrial scepticism

On his Africa trip, Pope Francis criticised the ongoing exploitation of the continent. We report from South Sudan and the Democratic Republic of Congo

By Anna Reuß, Manuel Wollschläger

Reuters/DPA/Picture Alliance

Economy and ecology

Germany-Senegal gas plans: New potential for modernisation

Critics of the two countries' gas cooperation fail to recognise that the revenues from the sales would be essential for the Senegalese population

By Karamba Diaby

REUTERS/ Arlette Bashizi

Democracy and society

‘It is clear that Congolese people are against MONUSCO’

The controversial MONUSCO mandate has been extended. While welcomed by the international community, the mission has failed to build local legitimacy

By Stephanie Jänsch

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Economy and ecology

Does Africa deserve green aid?

Given Africa’s small net emissions, wealthy countries should consider boosting investment in the continent’s carbon-intensive industries

By Bright Simons