The recent war in Ethiopia may at first glance appear to be a short, sharp internal conflict with few implications for the Horn of Africa – or for Europe. But the war is far from over, and the risks it creates are spreading
What are the regional implications of the Tigray conflict and the prospects for transatlantic cooperation around the issue?
Recent protests against police brutality have been Nigeria’s most powerful yet – but the government still appears determined to clamp down
Where do we stand now in building a “strategic partnership” between the European and African continent?
Online discussion on ECFR’s recent policy brief African regional cooperation: How to navigate Africa’s institutional landscape and mapping project by Amandine Gnanguênon
European activities in Africa risk unwittingly drifting onto territory contested by the US and China on their own terms
Regional organisations have proliferated in Africa, with many organisations attempting to address similar issues in similar parts of the continent. Europeans should take stock of the situation they have helped create
This project maps African regional initiatives in west and central Africa and provides a data-based and a geographical overview of the ‘à la carte’ nature of African regional cooperation
The economic knock-on effects of the COVID19 pandemic are severe all over the world but Africa is particularly exposed. As governments’ ability to respond to the…
There are promising signs in Mali’s new government, but the international community must take action now to ensure the military junta cedes power to civilians.