Media mentions – Africa

Obviously, if we agree to lift the patents, vaccine production is not going to start tomorrow. But we could agree in principle instead of opposing it out of hand

This is where there’s a win-win opportunity for Europe because they can make a big impact and develop a positive relationship that’s consistent with European standards and priorities

China’s global connectivity project, the Belt and Road Initiative was an inspiration for the EU to launch its own project, but they are not exactly in competition. 

But the “new donors”, while seeking good relations and access to the African market and resources through their own summits, are hardly investing in building African industry

the EU has now realised it must act and is trying to do so with what is called the global gateway

No country will be able to secure its position in the future global economic order without a constructive commercial relationship with Africa

People are concerned that any political collapse or weakening would have significant a impact not just for other Sahelian countries but for coastal West African countries, as well

Yet another coup stems from Sahel insecurity

The risk is quite high that this will not succeed