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EU ambassador's recall slows down Niamey-Berlin rapprochement

A diplomatic crisis between Niger and the European Union has derailed Germany's bid to resume its development aid. For several weeks, Berlin has been quietly trying to re-engage with the junta. [...]

Published on 28/11/2024 at 05:40 GMT Reading time 2 minutes

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