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Africa: Africa Aware - the Future of Africa-EU Relations
Chatham House, 14 February 2022
Ahead of a major AU-EU summit, how can the relationship between Africa and Europe function more effectively? Read more »
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Africa: Africa and Europe Must Agree On the Same Shade of Green
ISS, 15 February 2022
Despite tense relations on climate issues, Africa's development requires a convergence of AU-EU energy and green transition plans. Read more »
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Africa: Africa, EU to Meet After Rifts Over Covid-19 Vaccines
VOA, 15 February 2022
The European Union and African Union are holding their once every-three-year summit this week, after a two-year delay due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more »
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Nigeria: EU Okays €820m Digital Economy Package for Nigeria
This Day, 14 February 2022
The Executive Vice-President of the European Union (EU) Commission, Margrethe Vestager, has disclosed that the EU has approved a three-year Digital Economy Package worth €820… Read more »
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Morocco: European Union Unveils U.S.$1.8 Billion Investment in Morocco
DW, 9 February 2022
It is the first African scheme in the EU's €300 billion "Global Gateway" infrastructure plan, the bloc's response to China's Belt and Road strategy. Read more »
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Africa: What 2022 Has in Store for Africa
Chatham House, 10 January 2022
Key short-terms trends are democratic advances and retreats, security and conflict hotspots, economic recovery, and increased volatility, plus climate change. Read more »
Hope for Deeper Partnership At EU-Africa Summit 2022
Leaders of African Union countries and the European Union will meet for the sixth European Union - African Union summit in Brussels on February 17 and 18, 2022.
According to an EU statement, the summit will present a unique opportunity to lay the foundations for a renewed and deeper AU-EU partnership with the highest political involvement and based on trust and a clear understanding of mutual interests. Leaders are expected to discuss how both continents can build greater prosperity.
The summit will see the launch of an ambitious Africa-Europe investment package, taking into account global challenges such as climate change and the current Covid-19 health crisis. There will also be discussions on tools and solutions to promote stability and security through a renewed peace and security architecture.
