ECFR Africa
@ecfrafrica.bsky.social
Africa programme @ecfr.bsky.social analysing foreign policy aspects of the Africa-Europe relationship such as global order reform, middle powers, energy/climate action
Website: https://ecfr.eu/africa/
Website: https://ecfr.eu/africa/
Join us for a timely reflection on South Africa’s G20 presidency and recent global gatherings – including the AU-EU Summit in Angola and COP30 in Brazil – to assess how the #EU and #SouthAfrica can build a more pragmatic, climate-focused partnership. @ecfr.eu
📆 12 Dec, 10:00 CET
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📆 12 Dec, 10:00 CET
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November 27, 2025 at 10:19 AM
Join us for a timely reflection on South Africa’s G20 presidency and recent global gatherings – including the AU-EU Summit in Angola and COP30 in Brazil – to assess how the #EU and #SouthAfrica can build a more pragmatic, climate-focused partnership. @ecfr.eu
📆 12 Dec, 10:00 CET
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📆 12 Dec, 10:00 CET
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👋 Bonjour from Paris, where we have gathered experts and policymakers this morning to discuss the future of the relationship between #Mozambique and #Europe with opposition leader and former presidential candidate Lutero Simango (Movimento Democrático de Moçambique). 🤝🌍
October 28, 2025 at 1:21 PM
👋 Bonjour from Paris, where we have gathered experts and policymakers this morning to discuss the future of the relationship between #Mozambique and #Europe with opposition leader and former presidential candidate Lutero Simango (Movimento Democrático de Moçambique). 🤝🌍
❗Europeans have no genuine, resolute partner in Africa today. Meanwhile, Moscow has developed a powerful propaganda machine that taps into existing antipathy towards Europe.
📑 Read what like-minded Africans and Europeans can do to push back. @ecfr.eu
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📑 Read what like-minded Africans and Europeans can do to push back. @ecfr.eu
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October 27, 2025 at 11:30 AM
❗Europeans have no genuine, resolute partner in Africa today. Meanwhile, Moscow has developed a powerful propaganda machine that taps into existing antipathy towards Europe.
📑 Read what like-minded Africans and Europeans can do to push back. @ecfr.eu
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📑 Read what like-minded Africans and Europeans can do to push back. @ecfr.eu
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🌍♻️ We are at the Berlin Climate and Security Conference today. If you are participating in the #BCSC2025, we welcome you to join our breakout session on the strategic importance of minerals and the role of Africa in this space (15:20 - 16:30, Stresemann-Saal). @ecfr.eu @climatediplo.bsky.social
October 23, 2025 at 8:02 AM
🌍♻️ We are at the Berlin Climate and Security Conference today. If you are participating in the #BCSC2025, we welcome you to join our breakout session on the strategic importance of minerals and the role of Africa in this space (15:20 - 16:30, Stresemann-Saal). @ecfr.eu @climatediplo.bsky.social
📢 Join our breakout session at the seventh #BCSC2025, co-organised by @climatediplo.bsky.social and @diplo.de next week.
📋 If you are attending the conference, you can sign up for our roundtable session until Sunday. @ecfr.eu
❗ Register via the conference app!
📋 If you are attending the conference, you can sign up for our roundtable session until Sunday. @ecfr.eu
❗ Register via the conference app!
October 17, 2025 at 9:19 AM
📢 Join our breakout session at the seventh #BCSC2025, co-organised by @climatediplo.bsky.social and @diplo.de next week.
📋 If you are attending the conference, you can sign up for our roundtable session until Sunday. @ecfr.eu
❗ Register via the conference app!
📋 If you are attending the conference, you can sign up for our roundtable session until Sunday. @ecfr.eu
❗ Register via the conference app!
💡 In our recent webinar, our guest Vitor Correia pointed to the opportunity for Europeans to drive infrastructure projects and skills development in African countries. However, Europeans must go to the field to understand local capacities. @ecfr.eu
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October 16, 2025 at 12:30 PM
💡 In our recent webinar, our guest Vitor Correia pointed to the opportunity for Europeans to drive infrastructure projects and skills development in African countries. However, Europeans must go to the field to understand local capacities. @ecfr.eu
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📢🌍 Next week we are hosting a breakout session at the seventh #BCSC2025, co-organised by @climatediplo.bsky.social and @diplo.de. You are attending the conference? Join us for a discussion on the strategic importance of minerals. @ecfr.eu
❗📋 Sign up via the conference app!
❗📋 Sign up via the conference app!
October 14, 2025 at 2:03 PM
📢🌍 Next week we are hosting a breakout session at the seventh #BCSC2025, co-organised by @climatediplo.bsky.social and @diplo.de. You are attending the conference? Join us for a discussion on the strategic importance of minerals. @ecfr.eu
❗📋 Sign up via the conference app!
❗📋 Sign up via the conference app!
❗💰 In our latest webinar, we discussed investment trends in the African mineral processing and value addition sector. Veronica Bolton Smith highlighted the importance of supporting #Africa in creating its own strong market.
Watch the recording here 👇🎥 buff.ly/JnWvQjx
Watch the recording here 👇🎥 buff.ly/JnWvQjx
October 13, 2025 at 12:45 PM
❗💰 In our latest webinar, we discussed investment trends in the African mineral processing and value addition sector. Veronica Bolton Smith highlighted the importance of supporting #Africa in creating its own strong market.
Watch the recording here 👇🎥 buff.ly/JnWvQjx
Watch the recording here 👇🎥 buff.ly/JnWvQjx
♻️🏭 The control of mineral value chains is fundamental for #Europe's geoeconomic security. In Warsaw, we discussed Europe's vulnerable situation and the need to create new alliances with mineral-rich #African countries. #WSF2025 @ecfr.eu
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October 9, 2025 at 9:19 AM
♻️🏭 The control of mineral value chains is fundamental for #Europe's geoeconomic security. In Warsaw, we discussed Europe's vulnerable situation and the need to create new alliances with mineral-rich #African countries. #WSF2025 @ecfr.eu
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💡 Last week at the #WSF2025 we discussed #Africa's critical role in the global competition for minerals. Our guest James Kenny highlighted that the #EU must provide clarity on types of capital and funding mechanisms. 🤝💶
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October 7, 2025 at 1:03 PM
💡 Last week at the #WSF2025 we discussed #Africa's critical role in the global competition for minerals. Our guest James Kenny highlighted that the #EU must provide clarity on types of capital and funding mechanisms. 🤝💶
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💡❗At last week's webinar, Roseta Chabala provided us with local insights from the #Zambian mining industry. For mineral value addition to take off in the region, skills need to be developed and government interests aligned.
Watch the recording here 👇🎥 buff.ly/JnWvQjx
Watch the recording here 👇🎥 buff.ly/JnWvQjx
October 6, 2025 at 2:01 PM
💡❗At last week's webinar, Roseta Chabala provided us with local insights from the #Zambian mining industry. For mineral value addition to take off in the region, skills need to be developed and government interests aligned.
Watch the recording here 👇🎥 buff.ly/JnWvQjx
Watch the recording here 👇🎥 buff.ly/JnWvQjx
❗🌍 At the #WSF2025, former Nigerian minister Kayode Fayemi emphasized that African countries need to come together to be able to negotiate structured long-term mineral arrangements with external players that benefit African needs and interest. @ecfr.eu Watch the recording here 👇 buff.ly/sBAL0cP
October 3, 2025 at 12:30 PM
❗🌍 At the #WSF2025, former Nigerian minister Kayode Fayemi emphasized that African countries need to come together to be able to negotiate structured long-term mineral arrangements with external players that benefit African needs and interest. @ecfr.eu Watch the recording here 👇 buff.ly/sBAL0cP
In today's world, where the demand and global competition for critical minerals is massive, Europe is experiencing increased geopolitical transactionality. At the #WSF2025 we discussed these dynamics with African and European experts.
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October 1, 2025 at 10:15 AM
In today's world, where the demand and global competition for critical minerals is massive, Europe is experiencing increased geopolitical transactionality. At the #WSF2025 we discussed these dynamics with African and European experts.
🎥👉 Watch here: buff.ly/sBAL0cP
🎥👉 Watch here: buff.ly/sBAL0cP
Yesterday we discussed #Africa's role in the global competition for #CRMs at the #WSF2025. With Kayode Fayemi, @joaocravinho.bsky.social, and James Kenny, we examined steps towards more strategic collaboration between European and African stakeholders. @ecfr.eu
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🎥 Watch here: buff.ly/7INfNKf
September 30, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Yesterday we discussed #Africa's role in the global competition for #CRMs at the #WSF2025. With Kayode Fayemi, @joaocravinho.bsky.social, and James Kenny, we examined steps towards more strategic collaboration between European and African stakeholders. @ecfr.eu
🎥 Watch here: buff.ly/7INfNKf
🎥 Watch here: buff.ly/7INfNKf
Tune in today at 14:00 CEST to join our webinar on ambitions and prospects of increased mineral value addition in Namibia and Zambia. We will explore pathways for more effective mineral partnerships between the EU and African countries. @ecfr.eu
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September 30, 2025 at 8:02 AM
Tune in today at 14:00 CEST to join our webinar on ambitions and prospects of increased mineral value addition in Namibia and Zambia. We will explore pathways for more effective mineral partnerships between the EU and African countries. @ecfr.eu
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❗WEBINAR
Next week we are hosting an online event to launch our latest policy brief on mineral partnerships between Europe and Africa. We will explore how Europe’s offer compares to those of other powers.
📌 30 Sep, 14:00 CEST
✍️ Sign up here: buff.ly/D9ANAu1
📖 Read the brief: buff.ly/svWS6Bx
Next week we are hosting an online event to launch our latest policy brief on mineral partnerships between Europe and Africa. We will explore how Europe’s offer compares to those of other powers.
📌 30 Sep, 14:00 CEST
✍️ Sign up here: buff.ly/D9ANAu1
📖 Read the brief: buff.ly/svWS6Bx
September 26, 2025 at 9:19 AM
❗WEBINAR
Next week we are hosting an online event to launch our latest policy brief on mineral partnerships between Europe and Africa. We will explore how Europe’s offer compares to those of other powers.
📌 30 Sep, 14:00 CEST
✍️ Sign up here: buff.ly/D9ANAu1
📖 Read the brief: buff.ly/svWS6Bx
Next week we are hosting an online event to launch our latest policy brief on mineral partnerships between Europe and Africa. We will explore how Europe’s offer compares to those of other powers.
📌 30 Sep, 14:00 CEST
✍️ Sign up here: buff.ly/D9ANAu1
📖 Read the brief: buff.ly/svWS6Bx
Next week we will host a panel discussion on clean tech competition at the @warsawforum.bsky.social. How can Europe support resilient, equitable supply chains while respecting and advancing Africa’s development priorities? #WSF2025 @ecfr.eu
📆 29 Sep, 12:00 CEST
🎥 Livestream: buff.ly/7INfNKf
📆 29 Sep, 12:00 CEST
🎥 Livestream: buff.ly/7INfNKf
September 23, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Next week we will host a panel discussion on clean tech competition at the @warsawforum.bsky.social. How can Europe support resilient, equitable supply chains while respecting and advancing Africa’s development priorities? #WSF2025 @ecfr.eu
📆 29 Sep, 12:00 CEST
🎥 Livestream: buff.ly/7INfNKf
📆 29 Sep, 12:00 CEST
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Join our webinar on avenues for more effective mineral partnerships between African countries & the EU.
📌 30 Sep, 14:00 CEST
🗣️ Roseta Chabala, Veronica Bolton Smith, CEO @CMAG, Florian Anderhuber, Deputy Director General @Euromines
Registration here 👇
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📌 30 Sep, 14:00 CEST
🗣️ Roseta Chabala, Veronica Bolton Smith, CEO @CMAG, Florian Anderhuber, Deputy Director General @Euromines
Registration here 👇
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September 22, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Join our webinar on avenues for more effective mineral partnerships between African countries & the EU.
📌 30 Sep, 14:00 CEST
🗣️ Roseta Chabala, Veronica Bolton Smith, CEO @CMAG, Florian Anderhuber, Deputy Director General @Euromines
Registration here 👇
buff.ly/8v6THNr
📌 30 Sep, 14:00 CEST
🗣️ Roseta Chabala, Veronica Bolton Smith, CEO @CMAG, Florian Anderhuber, Deputy Director General @Euromines
Registration here 👇
buff.ly/8v6THNr
On 30 Sep we will host an online event to discuss our new @ecfr.eu policy brief on critical mineral partnerships between the EU and Namibia and Zambia and the prospects for increased local value addition.
Join us!
📌 Registration: buff.ly/8v6THNr
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Join us!
📌 Registration: buff.ly/8v6THNr
📑 Paper: buff.ly/iezX3JT
September 19, 2025 at 9:19 AM
On 30 Sep we will host an online event to discuss our new @ecfr.eu policy brief on critical mineral partnerships between the EU and Namibia and Zambia and the prospects for increased local value addition.
Join us!
📌 Registration: buff.ly/8v6THNr
📑 Paper: buff.ly/iezX3JT
Join us!
📌 Registration: buff.ly/8v6THNr
📑 Paper: buff.ly/iezX3JT
Yesterday we discussed #Germany's role in driving forward a more competitive and coherent engagement with #African partners. Thank you to the #BritishEmbassyBerlin for hosting us & to our panellists from the Kenyan and South African Embassies and the Bundestag for the stimulating evening! 👏
September 18, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Yesterday we discussed #Germany's role in driving forward a more competitive and coherent engagement with #African partners. Thank you to the #BritishEmbassyBerlin for hosting us & to our panellists from the Kenyan and South African Embassies and the Bundestag for the stimulating evening! 👏
For its energy and military security, #Europe needs a secure and diversified supply of critical minerals. Our fellows Sarah Logan & Theo Acheampong looked at prospects and difficulties of local mineral value addition in #Namibia and #Zambia, two countries the EU has partnered with. 👉 buff.ly/iezX3JT
September 18, 2025 at 9:19 AM
For its energy and military security, #Europe needs a secure and diversified supply of critical minerals. Our fellows Sarah Logan & Theo Acheampong looked at prospects and difficulties of local mineral value addition in #Namibia and #Zambia, two countries the EU has partnered with. 👉 buff.ly/iezX3JT
To successfully expand #Europe's role in critical mineral supply chains, European governments must not only rely on African mineral resources but also develop midstream and downstream processing capabilities in #Africa, write Sarah Logan & Theophilus Acheampong.
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September 2, 2025 at 12:15 PM
To successfully expand #Europe's role in critical mineral supply chains, European governments must not only rely on African mineral resources but also develop midstream and downstream processing capabilities in #Africa, write Sarah Logan & Theophilus Acheampong.
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A warm welcome to Dr Alex Vines who is taking over as new Director of @ecfr.eu's Africa programme today. We are delighted to have him on board and look forward to keep lifting our work on Africa-Europe relations to the next level.🤝🎉
September 1, 2025 at 8:19 AM
A warm welcome to Dr Alex Vines who is taking over as new Director of @ecfr.eu's Africa programme today. We are delighted to have him on board and look forward to keep lifting our work on Africa-Europe relations to the next level.🤝🎉
📣❗We are thrilled to announce that Dr Alex Vines will take over as director of @ecfr.eu's Africa programme in September. With deep expertise on Europe-Africa relations, we look forward to further expanding our regional engagement and policy analysis under his leadership.
August 6, 2025 at 9:19 AM
📣❗We are thrilled to announce that Dr Alex Vines will take over as director of @ecfr.eu's Africa programme in September. With deep expertise on Europe-Africa relations, we look forward to further expanding our regional engagement and policy analysis under his leadership.
Coastal west African states need not follow the #Sahel’s fate. Fundamentally, this depends on west African decision-makers, but #European leaders also need to avoid self-sabotage, act with greater agility and coherence, and be prepared to assert Europe’s position when necessary. 📑👉 buff.ly/v6gLuUZ
August 4, 2025 at 9:19 AM
Coastal west African states need not follow the #Sahel’s fate. Fundamentally, this depends on west African decision-makers, but #European leaders also need to avoid self-sabotage, act with greater agility and coherence, and be prepared to assert Europe’s position when necessary. 📑👉 buff.ly/v6gLuUZ