Media mentions – Africa
Corrado Cok on withdrawing and providing troops to the Somalian conflict
The Emirates’ change of pace towards Africa is the tip of the iceberg of a broader phenomenon that sees the continent increasingly at the centre of global interest
“It’s about presenting a new strategy appealing to both the electorate and enterprises – Africa is seen as an opportunity to grow when diversifying energy partners and resources [are] key,
The Mattei Plan goes beyond migration concerns, potentially representing a fundamental change in Europe’s approach to Africa
There is a growing awareness throughout Europe that ‘business as usual’ is no longer possible, that development cooperation can no longer be considered in isolation
The Russians are not trying to build anything in Africa. They move quickly, they cause destruction and they give people weapons. This is much easier to do than supporting civil society groups