ECFR Alumni · Policy Fellow
Sustainable development; urbanisation; climate; energy; East Africa
English, Norwegian (Bokmål), Swahili, French (conversational)
Gwamaka Kifukwe was a policy fellow with the Africa programme at the European Council on Foreign Relations. His work focuses on Africa-Europe relations.
Following his studies, Kifukwe worked for the government of Tanzania. Between 2012 and 2018, he worked at the Institute of African Leadership for Sustainable Development (UONGOZI Institute), including as the head of the research and policy department. He spent several years as an independent consultant on Africa to a range of clients, including the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (where he advised on triangular cooperation). He also worked with REN21 to expand their engagement in Africa and south-east Asia to support the uptake of and transition to renewable energy.
He holds a PhD in geography and an MSc in economy, space, and society from the University of Nottingham, as well as a master’s in advanced global studies from the Paris School of International Affairs at Sciences Po.
The Non-Aligned Movement is one of the largest international forums in the world. As the European Union finds its geopolitical feet, it should work to treat developing countries as individual states with their own interests and objectives.
Many Europeans were disappointed with how African countries voted on UN resolutions to condemn Russia’s war on Ukraine. But they should remember that African states still need to diversify their partnerships.
Legislation on human rights due diligence is coming. For it to succeed, the EU will need to coordinate key institutions and raise awareness of its benefits for Europe’s partners and companies.
Our experts will talk about European climate sovereignty, energy security and potential partnerships with the neighbourhood
Selling energy to Europe an opportunity for growth, but also a chance to find other people to be corrupt with
Gwamaka Kifukwe explains how selling energy to Europe could be an opportunity for Africa’s growth
Gwamaka Kifukwe comments on the sustainable global infrastructure plan announced during the G7 summit
Gwamaka Kifukwe is featured in France24 to speak about Sahel insecurity