Alexandra Heldt
Contributions
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Major German corporation ventures investment in Senegal: Possible Kick-off for new economic relations
Senegal buzzes with a holiday vibe as flights from Paris and Brussels fill and hotels host diaspora and European tourists. German travelers, though avid globetrotters, are rarely seen here.
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Parlez-vous Francais? – Language, Identity, and Democracy in West and North Africa
French connects North and West Africa. VOX ON lets real voices speak about democracy, freedom and participation, and shows how language shapes identity and builds trust for cooperation.
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Islamism on the rise in West Africa: For the first time, even stable states are under threat
Since international missions left the Sahel, Western attention has waned. Jihadist groups now increasingly control events in Chad, Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso of the Alliance of the Sahel.
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15 years of liberal human rights work in West Africa
Human dignity, freedom, and equality are central to Germany’s Basic Law and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, guiding German foundations in education, training, and advocacy worldwide.
