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Europe-Africa Summit Boycott Bid Fails

As the Europe-Africa summit in Brussels closed, it emerged that Zimbabwe's push for a boycott - claiming African Union support - had failed. African Union Commission head Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma and President Goodluck Jonathan of Nigeria were among about 60 leaders who attended, including dozens from Africa, while Presidents Robert Mugabe and Jacob Zuma of South Africa were the most prominent who stayed away.

Africa: Europe, Africa Wrap Up Summit

DW, 3 April 2014

The European Union and Africa pledged closer cooperation at a two-day Brussels summit, but differences emerged over issues such as gay rights. Read more »
Africa: African Union Chief Closes Summit

African Union, 3 April 2014

Closing remarks of the Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Dr. Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma to the 4th Africa-European Union Summit Read more »
Nigeria: Remarks on peace and security by Dr Goodluck Ebele Jonathan at the 4th Africa-EU summit Brussels

Nigerian Govt, 2 April 2014

1. I thank our host for the warm hospitality extended to me and members of my delegation and for the excellent arrangements made for this Summit. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Mugabe Accused of 'Diplomatic Hiccup' Over EU Summit Snub

SW Radio, 3 April 2014

Robert Mugabe has been accused of making a diplomatic misstep by boycotting this week's European Union (EU) - Africa summit in Belgium, over the refusal by the EU to grant Grace… Read more »
Africa: EU-Africa Summit - Time to End Preconceptions?

Chatham House, 1 April 2014

Zimbabwe's boycott of the fourth EU-Africa summit in Brussels on 2-3 April because the EU will not waiver its sanctions on President Mugabe's wife, Grace, hurts Europe a little,… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Quo Vadis Africa As 36 African Leaders Attend EU Summit

The Herald, 2 April 2014

THE African Union's unity came under the spotlight yesterday as it emerged 36 heads of state and Government are attending the EU-Africa Summit starting today in Brussels, Belgium,… Read more »
Africa: A Very Sad Day for African Unity

The Herald, 2 April 2014

The AU's Peace and Security Council which met in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia on Tuesday last week advised member states to boycott the summit to protest how Europe was holding the… Read more »
Africa: African, European Leaders Focus On Crisis in Central African Republic

VOA, 2 April 2014

African and European leaders are focusing on the Central African Republic (CAR) crisis at a summit in Brussels. Read more »
Africa: EU-Africa Summit - "Big Issue Is Trade"

DW, 2 April 2014

European and African leaders from some 70 nations are seeking to improve political and economic cooperation between their two continents at a two-day Brussels summit. Read more »
Rwanda: EU-Africa Summit Discusses Business, Stability

New Times, 3 April 2014

The 4th EU-Africa summit opened yesterday in Brussels, Belgium, with peace and security, prosperity and the future of EU-Africa partnerships under discussion. Read more »
Cameroon: EU-Africa Summit Ends Today

Cameroon Tribune, 3 April 2014

President Paul BIYA and peers expected to give a new coating to the rich partnership between Europe and Africa. Read more »
Africa: African Union Head Addresses Europe Summit

African Union, 2 April 2014

REMARKS BY H.E. Dr. NKASAZANA DLAMINI ZUMA, CHAIRPERSON OF THE COMMISSION OF THE AFRICAN UNION ON THE OCCASION OF 4TH AFRICA - EU SUMMIT Read more »