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Germany boosts West African development via bank
The Togo-based West African Development Bank supports the economies of many countries in the region. Winfried Nau, a German, serves on the bank's managing board. more...
Germany helps Ivory Coast grow eco-friendly cocoa
Cocoa is the Ivory Coast's chief export. Despite recent turmoil, German development workers are promoting a planting method that preserves the country's rainforest. more...
A musician between two worlds - Aly Keita amazes his audiences
By playing his traditional balafon Aly Keita from the Ivory Coast manages to combine African sounds with Western jazz harmonies. more...
Hamburg's cocoa harbour is a centre for one of the world's tastiest raw materials
The old warehouses in Hamburg's harbour quarter are filled with sacks of cocoa - it's a paradise for those with a sweet tooth. more...
An Ivorian appraises Bertolt Brecht's relevance for Africa
Dr. Bakary Soro has come a long way. His mother cannot read but he is on the verge of qualifying for a professorship in German studies. more...
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The sweet fruits of success - trading with Ivory Coast
Anton Dürbeck Ltd is Germany's biggest importer of pineapples from the Ivory Coast. Winning the trust of trading partners is a key element of its success. more...