Merkel urges reforms in Africa to woo German investors to the region
By DW
01 December 2019 |
6:21 pm
German Chancellor Angela Merkel has hosted African leaders for the third G20 Compact with Africa summit in Berlin. The initiative aims to boost private investment in Africa — but challenges remain.
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