Alexandra Heldt
Contributions
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15 years of liberal human rights work in West Africa
The right of every human being to dignity, freedom and equality is paramount in the German Basic Law (Grundgesetz) and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. It forms the cornerstone of German commitment abroad and the work of German political foundations worldwide. In cooperation with civil society, legal institutions and human rights activists, measures are offered to raise awareness, educate, train and empower, focussing on universal human rights and the fight for their observance.
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Cooperation, but not at any price
Berlin and West Africa are engaged in lively diplomatic exchanges. German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock is traveling to Senegal and Côte d'Ivoire, while the German Minister for Economic Cooperation and Development, Svenja Schulze, will host 18 Sahel Alliance members in Berlin. Germany is extending diplomatic efforts while withdrawing militarily; last week, Defense Minister Boris Pistorius announced the unexpected withdrawal of the remaining German troop contingent from Niger.
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Storm in the Sahel: geopolitical tensions, ECOWAS in crisis and the German troop withdrawal
The sudden withdrawal of German soldiers from Niger marks a phase of uncertainty and change in West Africa. While geopolitical alliances are being reorganised, questions are being asked about the future of ECOWAS and the long-term stability of the region.
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La CEDEAO, AES et le retrait des troupes allemandes du Niger
Au Sahel, les températures montent. Les températures climatiques qui provoquent depuis des mois une chaleur insupportable et d'innombrables morts. Mais l'ambiance est également houleuse entre les pays du Sahel. Les coups d'État militaires des quatre dernières années dans six pays d'Afrique de l'Ouest ont entraîné des sociétés divisées au niveau interne, des changements d'alliances au niveau régional et un éloignement de l'Occident, en particulier de la France, et une dépendance accrue vis-à-vis de "nouveaux" partenaires tels que la Russie, la Chine, etc. au niveau international.
