As Germany, the Maghreb and the Sahel navigate an era of geopolitical shifts, economic transformations and global crises, strengthening their partnership is more urgent than ever. The MECAM Policy Talk brings together expertise on security, migration and economy and explores how relations between Germany, the Maghreb and the Sahel can be deepened to address shared challenges. It will also highlight the role of enhanced South-South-cooperation, examining how African regional partnerships can complement and reshape traditional North-South engagement, assessing the potential for more inclusive and reciprocal partnerships. By bridging different perspectives, the Policy Talk aims to identify pathways for a more balanced and forward-looking cooperation model.

MECAM is a research centre for interdisciplinary research and academic exchange based in Tunis. The joint initiative of six German and Tunisian universities and research institutions under the theme ‘Imagining Futures – Dealing with Disparity’ is funded by the Federal Ministry of Research, Technology and Space (BMFTR).

Programme

Welcome Remarks:

Sabine Odhiambo, Secretary General, German Africa Foundation

Dr. Julius Dihstelhoff, Director, MECAM

Discussion:

Tasnim Abderrahim

Youssef Cherif, 

Dr. Fabrizio L. Cuccu

Ornella Moderan

Moderation:
Dr. Julius Dihstelhoff, Director, MECAM

Closing Remarks:

Dr. Axel Biallas, Federal Foreign Office