Germany is pulling its military out of the terror-stricken Sahel region. At the same time, it wants to expand ties in West Africa because Europe's security depends on Africa, Germany's top diplomat says.
Germany is pulling its military out of the terror-stricken Sahel region. At the same time, it wants to expand ties in West Africa because Europe's security depends on Africa , Germany's top diplomat says., are changing. They're still packed with many cars, mopeds and even horse-drawn carriages which are stuck in the countless traffic jams. But in the north of the city of four million people, in the socially deprived Parcelles Assainies district, a traffic revolution is taking place.
Their Patriots of Senegal for Work, Ethics and Fraternity party stands for a return to national values and a break with the colonial era and tradition. Faye and Sonko want to build a self-determined and self-confident Senegal. And, they are looking for investors.Senegal's superpower is its young workforce. But basic education and jobs are lacking.
If young people have no prospects, they will be more easily recruited by criminal gangs and terrorists or leave their homeland, which in turn will exacerbate the migration crisis in Europe, she warned."The security and future opportunities of this region are closely linked to German security."When Baerbock landed in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, journalists wanted to know why Germany is withdrawing completely from Niger and where it is investing in African security instead.
"I can assure you that Ivory Coast is a stable country and will remain so," assures Ivorian President Alassane Quattara said in Abidjan. The government has invested a lot and he trusts the"republican Ivorian army."
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