65 Years of Diplomatic Relations between Germany and Nigeria: Future Perspectives for Cooperation

The recent diversification of external actors present in Africa has served to increase the agency of its governments but may also bolster poor governance and fuel conflict in the long run. Western powers must clarify their priorities regarding goals and partners, as well as examine own biases here.

This issue contains a special section examining how African and non-African actors co-produce knowledge through pluralistic encounters. In addition, topics such as Ghana’s 2024 elections, episodic change in agriculture policy in Burkina Faso, and racism in contemporary Africa are all investigated.

The GIGA Institute for African Affairs analyses political and socio-economic developments in sub-Saharan Africa. The institute’s thematic core comprises political institutions, violent conflicts, and a variety of socio-economic challenges. The aim of our research is to paint a nuanced picture of sub-Saharan Africa.

On 10 October 2025, the GIGA Institute for African Affairs is set to host a distinguished delegation from across Africa. Dr. Julia Grauvogel will introduce the Institute for African Affairs, with Dr. Tevin Tafese holding a presentation entitled “Investment, Value Chains, and Economic Development.” 

Given more fragmented and contested global cooperation, the question looms: Can the G20 effectively navigate a fractured international landscape? What does it take to tackle global challenges within weakened multilateral institutions? Can South Africa’s presidency offer a new path forward? How can Germany contribute to make South Africa’s G20 presidency a success? These and other questions will be addressed during our workshop.

The recent diversification of external actors present in Africa has served to increase the agency of its governments but may also bolster poor governance and fuel conflict in the long run. Western powers must clarify their priorities regarding goals and partners, as well as examine own biases here.

This issue contains a special section examining how African and non-African actors co-produce knowledge through pluralistic encounters. In addition, topics such as Ghana’s 2024 elections, episodic change in agriculture policy in Burkina Faso, and racism in contemporary Africa are all investigated.

The GIGA Institute for African Affairs analyses political and socio-economic developments in sub-Saharan Africa. The institute’s thematic core comprises political institutions, violent conflicts, and a variety of socio-economic challenges. The aim of our research is to paint a nuanced picture of sub-Saharan Africa.