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Tunisia refuses to become Europe’s ‘Border Guard’ to curb illegal migration

Nancy Faeser and Gerald Darmanin respectively German and French Interior ministers arrived Sunday in Tunisia for meetings with Tunisian authorities few days after the North African country said it will not allow itself to become a border control agent for other nations, amid the migration crisis facing both Tunisia and European Union States. The arrival […]

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Ali Bongo to attend Paris “Nouveau Pacte financier Mondial” Summit

Gabon’s leader Ali Bongo is expected in the attendance of “Nouveau Pacte financier Mondial”, a global Summit staged in Paris June 22-23 seeking to increase funding for the least developed countries and those most vulnerable to climate change. The event co-organized by France, India (chair of the G20) and Barbados will be attended by several […]

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Optical Fiber Engineering: Morocco-Germany project to create nearly 1,000 jobs

Morocco and Germany have agreed on a pilot project expected to create 9,500 jobs in optic fiber engineering, which is becoming very important in today’s modern telecommunication. The project was discussed during a meeting held Thursday in Geneva between Moroccan minister of Employment and Skills Younes Sekkouri and German Minister of Labor Hubertus Heil on […]

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Egypt takes delivery of second Germany-built MEKO A-200 frigate

The Egyptian Armed Forces received Monday a MEKO A-200 frigate, a second frigate built by Germany, several months after taking delivery of the first out of 4 ordered. The military vessel dubbed Al-Qahhar by the Egyptian Navy was built by German shipbuilder Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems (TKMS) at SBN Shipyard. Commander of the Egyptian Navy Ashraf […]

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G7 Summit 2023: Africa demands seat at global table as nations eye its resources

As the leaders of the Group of Seven (G7) wealthy democracies converge for a summit in Japan, winds of change are blowing for Africa, which has so far been more of a discussion topic rather than an active participant in international politics, but is now demanding its rightful place in global dialogues and decision-making processes. […]

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German chancellor, on ‘charm offensive’ in East Africa, backs G20 seat for AU

Germany supports the inclusion of the African Union (AU) in the G20 group of nations, the country’s Chancellor, Olaf Scholz, said on Thursday, May 4, as he arrived in Kenya on a three-day trip in East Africa, that will also take him to Kenya. The visits are meant to advance talks on trade and co-operation […]

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Morocco-Germany: Growing terrorist threat challenges discussed in Rabat

The assessment of the security situation at the regional level and the challenges arising from the growing terrorist threat were at the focus of a meeting held Wednesday in Rabat between Director General of Territorial Surveillance, Abdellatif Hammouchi, and Director of the German Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution (BfV), Thomas Haldenwang, who […]

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Rabat & Berlin make joint financial contribution to Migration Multi-Partner Trust Fund

Morocco and Germany announced on Wednesday in Geneva a joint financial contribution for the Migration Multi-Partner Trust Fund (MPTF) of the International Organization for Migration (IOM). By joining their efforts, the two countries confirm their commitment made during the Intergovernmental Conference to Adopt the Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration organized by the […]

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Mali: Germany set to withdraw its troops by 2024, as Islamic State conquers key town

Germany is counting on nine to 12 months to withdraw its soldiers from Mali, just as jihadists affiliated to Islamic State group have made a significant advance to take Tidermene in the southeastern part of the country, further isolating the regional capital Menaka. Germany’s withdrawal was imposed by the new realities of the West African […]

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Germany stresses security commitment for Sahel region

Germany’s Defense Minister, Boris Pistorius, Wednesday said the European country will use Niger as base as it remains committed to the Sahel region flagged by ramp insecurity. “Our future military engagement in the Sahel will focus on Niger,” he said as he embarked on a visit to the African country. “Security in the Sahel region […]