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…