German Chancellor, Merkel on 3-day Africa tour  

German Chancellor Angela Merkel has arrived in Mali, the first stop on a three-day Africa tour focused on security and stemming the migrant influx to Europe.

Chancellor, Merkel will later head to Niger and then Ethiopia where she is to visit the African Union headquarters in the capital Addis-Ababa.
 
Her talks with leaders of all three countries are to focus on migration issues and the battle against terrorism.

The German Chancellor said the well-being of Africa is in Germany's interest.

She said bringing more stability to Africa and improving living conditions on the continent will help reduce the numbers of people seeking to leave. 

SOURCE: NEWS24