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German chancellor begins three-nation Africa tour

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz is on a three-day tour of Senegal, Niger and South Africa – his first trip to Africa since his election.

Germany is hoping to reduce its reliance on Russian energy, following the invasion of Ukraine.

Senegal is expected to become a major gas producer in the region.

Mr Scholz will also visit a solar power plant there.

Germany has invited Senegal, which currently holds the rotating chairmanship of the African Union, and South Africa to attend the G7 summit it…

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