Tag: Angela Merkel
Buhari receives Angela Merkel at Aso Rock
President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday received the vising German Chancellor, Angela Merkel, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.
Revealed! Why Merkel is visiting Nigeria
The Nigerian Ambassador to Germany, Mr Yusuf Tuggar, says German Chancellor Angela Merkel’s visit to Nigeria on Thursday will focus…
Merkel to visit Nigeria, Senegal, Ghana
Chancellor Angela Merkel left Germany on Wednesday morning for a multi-day diplomatic mission which will take her to Senegal, Ghana…
Merkel to visit Senegal, Ghana, Nigeria Wednesday
German Chancellor, Angela Merkel, will on Wednesday, tour three West African countries, paying visits to Senegal, Ghana and Nigeria.
Migration challenges: Make-or-break for EU – Merkel
The European Union’s fate rests on its ability to rise to the challenges of migration, a passionate Chancellor, Angela Merkel,…
Merkel to boost defence spending amid U.S criticism
German Chancellor, Angela Merkel, has vowed to significantly boost defence spending amid criticism from the United States that it is…
Asylum: Illegal migrants cannot choose country – Merkel
Undocumented migrants should not have the right to choose a country, where they will request for asylum, German Chancellor Angela…
German Chancellor pledges $100m loan to Jordan
German Chancellor, Angela Merkel, has pledged a 100 million-dollar-loan to Jordan, during a visit to Amman, to support the kingdom’s…
Germans doubt Merkel will get European immigration deal – Poll
Three-quarters of Germans do not believe Chancellor Angela Merkel will manage to secure a European solution to the immigration dispute…
German Chancellor seeks compromise over asylum policy
German Chancellor Angela Merkel’s Party appeared willing to compromise in a bitter dispute over asylum policy on Thursday.
Russia 2018: Germany has no plans yet for Merkel
No plans have been made yet for German Chancellor Angela Merkel to attend the 2018 FIFA World Cup matches in…
EU reforms: France welcomes Angela Merkel’s comments
The office of French President, Emmanuel Macron, on Monday, welcomed comments by German Chancellor, Angela Merkel, on reform of the…
Angela Merkel sued for opening borders to refugees
Angela Merkel’s open door policy towards refugees is a violation of Germany’s constitution, the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party…
Merkel criticises U.S. for leaving Iran nuclear deal
German Chancellor, Angela Merkel, on Friday criticised the U.S. for leaving the Iran nuclear deal unilaterally.
Brexit: Merkel sends positive signal to May
German Chancellor Angela Merkel, in a markedly positive response on Friday to an EU summit appeal by Prime Minister Theresa…
Refugee couple name daughter after German Chancellor
A refugee couple, who fled to Germany two years ago to escape Syria’s bloody civil war have named their newborn…
Merkel Concerned At Impact Of U.S. Sanctions
German Chancellor Angela Merkel is concerned that the proposed new U.S. sanctions against Russia could lead to fines against European…
Macron, Merkel Meet To Strengthen Their Nations Alliance
French President Emmanuel Macron will be welcomed in Berlin on Monday by German Chancellor Angela Merkel as the two leaders…
Merkel backs defence minister in terrorism probe of army officer
Chancellor Angela Merkel on Wednesday expressed her support for Defence Minister Ursula von der Leyen in a controversy surrounding an…
German Chancellor To Seek Pardon For Jailed Blogger
The wife of Saudi blogger Raif Badawi, whose imprisonment and public lashing provoked an international outcry, has called on German…
Merkel and Trump begin key talks at White House
German Chancellor Angela Merkel is visiting the White House for a key summit with President Donald Trump.
Merkel’s trip to Washington postponed to Friday
German Chancellor, Angela Merkel’s first face-to-face meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump, will have to wait a few days because…
Trump cancels meeting with German Chancellor
The expected meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Tuesday has been cancelled due to…
Buhari departs Abuja for Germany
President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday departed the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, for Berlin, Germany, on an official visit from…
Germany announces counter-terrorism measures
The government of German Chancellor Angela Merkel is considering a series of new security measures that include making it easier…
Brexit vote is irreversible – Merkel
Britain’s decision to leave the EU is irreversible, German Chancellor Angela Merkel says following summit talks in Brussels with British…
Angela Merkel named Time Magazine’s Person of the Year
Angela Merkel, the German Chancellor has been named the 2015 TIME magazine person of the year. The prestigious title was…
Angela Merkel? Pope Francis? Gamblers Bet on Nobel Peace Prize Winner
Five people in Oslo, all appointed by the Norwegian Parliament and all sworn to secrecy, already know who is winning…
Violence against refugees disgusting – Merkel
German Chancellor, Angela Merkel, and her government spoke out on Monday against weekend’s violent protests against asylum seekers in the…
Merkel urges fair distribution of refugees in Europe
German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Thursday called on all EU member states to show solidarity over migration issue and participate…