Africa: Germany takes over presidency of Sahel Alliance
By DW
16 July 2023 |
5:38 pm
Berlin says jobs, agriculture and security will be top priorities for its tenure at the helm of the development group. The Sahel is directly threatened by poverty and Islamic terrorism.
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