Merkel deals with Niger to help reduce African migration

In a move aimed at cutting migration numbers, German chancellor Angela Merkel has pledged more financial help to Niger to back its fight against human traffickers and militants. Ms Merkel has met the country's president for talks on the second day of a three-country trip to Africa. Darren Mara reports.

Merkel deals with Niger to help reduce African migrationMerkel deals with Niger to help reduce African migration

Merkel deals with Niger to help reduce African migration


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