Alexandra Heldt
Contributions
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Value transmission under the baobab
The crown of the mighty baobab towers above the buildings and the bustle of the guests gathered around it on this evening. Political figures such as Minister of State at the Federal Foreign Office Serap Güler, the Senegalese Minister of Culture Amadou Ba, diplomats, artists and representatives of the African cultural scene, as well as neighbors, students of German studies from the nearby Cheikh Anta Diop University, and curious passersby have come to pay tribute to the completed building and to the Burkina Faso–born, Berlin-based and internationally renowned architect Francis Féré.
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A win-win policy for Africa and Europe
Political leaders and young changemakers from Africa and Europe gather in Rabat for the RENEWPAC Summit 2026 to strengthen liberal partnerships and explore solutions for governance, trade, climate and youth participation.
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Between junta, JNIM, and mercenaries: The bitter struggle for gold and power continues
Mali at a Dead End: Trapped between a military junta, jihadist forces, and mercenaries, the country is unraveling in a brutal fight for gold, power, and survival, a silent crisis unfolding at Europe’s doorstep.
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Why generational conflict has not yet erupted
Africa's Generation Z demands change: In Côte d'Ivoire, 83-year-old Ouattara is likely to run again – but in the parliamentary elections in December, the young, digitally connected generation could show its influence.
