20 Sep
Taking stock and the way ahead: Realising the EU-Namibia Partnership
In November 2022 at COP 27 the European Union and Namibia signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) establishing a strategic partnership to develop raw materials…
Africa
Shifting alliances: Why the EU needs to cooperate with the BRICS and Africa on the energy transition
The EU and its member states should explore opportunities for trilateral energy and climate cooperation with the BRICS and African states, focusing on converging interests to mitigate the risks associated with growing south-south cooperation and a north-south divide
Displacement theory: Why “peace enforcement” risks exacerbating conflicts in Africa
The United Nations and the African Union are moving towards the use of “peace enforcement” – but their preferred approach is unlikely to succeed
Putin’s grain gamble: A European response to Russia’s latest ploy
Russia is weaponising food insecurity for geopolitical gain. Europeans should focus their response on supporting the needs of African countries
22 Jun
Global Gateway Africa: il piano di investimenti europeo per il continente
L’incontro, organizzato dal mensile Africa e Affari, da Confindustria Assafrica e Mediterraneo e da ECFR con il sostegno di Lufthansa Group e di Assolombarda, ha l’obiettivo di analizzare le ragioni politiche dietro il Global Gateway
Warmer welcome: Ways to engage with African solutions to the Russia-Ukraine war
African leaders are undertaking a mission to end Russia’s war on Ukraine. European leaders should not dismiss the effort
From rule-taker to rule-maker: Africa in the changing world order
As African countries look to redefine their role in the shifting global landscape, they should pursue non-alignment and aim to help shape the rules of the future world order
13 Jun
A renewed partnership between Europe and Africa: where do we stand?
In February 2022, the European Union (EU) and the African Union (AU) agreed on a common vision to consolidate a renewed partnership around three pillars:…
Big returns: How Europe can respond to the climate crisis and build goodwill in the global south
European leaders could unlock hundreds of billions of dollars in development finance to support vulnerable countries grappling with debt distress and climate change. But an obscure ruling by the European Central Bank is stopping them
Operation reciprocity: France’s evolving relationship with Africa
A lighter military footprint for France in Africa will reveal the true depth of its relations with the continent – and could provide a model for the broader European approach