Africa: Boost Africa Investment, Germany's Merkel Tells 'Compact With Africa' Summit

19 November 2019

An Africa investment summit has begun in Berlin with Chancellor Angela Merkel insisting the continent has an "important role," offering "more chances than risks." But German industry wants "better" credit guarantees.

Berlin's second "Compact with Africa"dialogue, launched in 2017 when Germany held the G20 presidency and set to run for two days, began in Berlin Tuesday, with heads of government and business from 12 African partner nations invited.

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