Tag: Merkel
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Merkel denounces attack on Israel
Former German chancellor Angela Merkel on Monday, condemned the unprecedented, multi-front attack launched by the militant group Hamas against Israel.
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Germany to help people in Afghanistan who previously provided assistance – Merkel
Germany intends to help a large number of people in Afghanistan who previously provided assistance to it, Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Tuesday at a joint news conference with Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas. “We know that the situation is extremely difficult. I told Kallas that Germany wants to help even more people who provided…
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Merkel defends her promotion of scandal-hit Wirecard
German Chancellor Angela Merkel, on Friday, defended her efforts to promote scandal-hit payments provider Wirecard during a China trip in 2019. She said that there were no indications of “grave irregularities” at the time. Speaking before an investigative parliamentary committee probing the shock collapse of Wirecard, Merkel denied giving any special treatment to the former…
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Biden, Macron, Merkel, honour Prince Philip on his death
World leaders including U.S. President Joe Biden, President Emmanuel Macron of France, and Chancellor Angela Merkel of Germany, have expressed their condolences at the death of Prince Philip. “On behalf of all the people of the United States, we send our deepest condolences to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the entire Royal Family, and all…
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I will respect rule of law, Buhari tells Merkel
President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday said his administration would always uphold the sanctity of the rule of law in governing the country. He said unity and harmony in every society could only be preserved by observing the rule of law. According to a statement by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu,…
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Buhari tells Merkel: We do not support illegal migration
President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday told German Chancellor Angela Merkel that his administration is not in support of illegal migration. Buhari disclosed this during a press conference by both leaders at the presidential villa in Abuja. He stressed that Nigerians involved in illegal migration are doing so at their own risk. “I’m against those my…
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Buhari receives German Chancellor Merkel at Aso Rock [Video]
President Muhammadu Buhari and the German Chancellor, Angela Merkel, are currently meeting inside the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Merkel arrived the forecourt of the President’s office at about 10.02am. He was received by the President Buhari and some top government officials. Merkel’s visit to Nigeria is part of her visits to three African countries. She had…
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Buhari hosts German Chancellor, Angela Merkel in Abuja August 31
German Chancellor, Angela Merkel, will on Wednesday, August 29, tour three West African countries, paying visits to Senegal, Ghana and Nigeria. Merkel is to spend Wednesday through Friday in the three countries, accompanied by an economic delegation, Deputy Government Spokeswoman, Ulrike Demmer said Friday in Berlin. Migration politics, particularly Merkel’s campaign to tackle the causes…
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Buhari congratulates Merkel after winning fourth term in office as German chancellor
President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated German Chancellor Angela Merkel on her victory at the polls. Buhari also congratulated the German Chancellor’s party for producing the country’s leadership for over 12 years and winning another opportunity to sustain the legacy of good work. In a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina,…