In brief

Weak institutions are the main cause of Malawi’s persisting poverty, and the next elections are unlikely to change much

Care International and Germanwatch warn of growing climate risks

Ethiopia hopes for new investments

Head of UN peacekeeping mission in the DR Congo warns against budget cuts

25 years after the end of apartheid, South African church leaders are considering what role to play in politics

From an African perspective, the erosion of multilateral trade rules is worrisome

Religious freedom in Germany’s constitutional order

Why Rohingya flee from Myanmar

Politicians and investors discuss development plans for Africa

DEG increased the financing of private investments in developing countries and emerging markets to a new record level in 2018