WTO DG, Okonjo-Iweala, has met with Ex-German Chancellor Merkel. Eko Hot Blog reports that Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Director-General of the World Trade Organisation, recently met with Angela Merkel, immediate past German Chancellor. EDITOR’S PICKS 2023: Wike’s Camp Boycotts PDP Presidential Campaign Flag-off 2023: You Are No Match For Tinubu – Akeredolu Tells Atiku, Peter Obi 2023: … Read more
The handover of power marks an end to Merkel’s 31-year political career EKO HOT BLOG reports that Olaf Scholz has been sworn in as Germany’s new chancellor, bringing Angela Merkel’s historic 16-year reign as leader to an end. He was voted in by the German parliament, where his three-party coalition has a substantial majority, and … Read more
As of Wednesday, only 6.7% of people over 60 in Germany had received a booster shot… EKO HOT BLOG reports that Germany reported 33,949 new COVID-19 infections, the highest daily increase since the start of the pandemic last year, ahead of a two-day meeting of state health ministers starting on Thursday. Countries across Europe have … Read more
German Chancellor Angela Merkel, on Sunday, said Germany will go into a “hard” national lockdown, starting next week and continuing through the Christmas period, as part of stricter measures to stem a wave of coronavirus cases. CNN reports that as of next Wednesday, all non-essential shops, services and schools will close until January 10, and … Read more