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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: ecfr.eu/africa

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ECFR @ecfr.eu · 02/10/2026
Ethiopia and Eritrea have severed diplomatic ties as renewed fighting in northern Ethiopia raises fears of a wider regional conflict. Last year Corrado Cok warned that Tigray could become the flashpoint for a new war and argued the EU needed to act before tensions spiralled. ecfr.eu/article/back...
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Back from the brink: How European support could prevent another Ethiopia-Eritrea war – European Council on Foreign Relations
Relations between Ethiopia and Eritrea have soured since the war in Tigray ended in 2022. The region is now a tinderbox for conflict: Europeans need to intervene and pull the various opposing factions...
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ECFR Africa @ecfrafrica.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
🤝🌍️ Rome and Paris have each overhauled their economic strategies towards Africa in the past years, competing openly for influence on the continent. @ecf.eu Here is how the EU can use that rivalry to sharpen Europe’s offer to Africa. 👇️ buff.ly/7gjtVeO
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Two of a kind: How France and Italy can show the way for Europe’s Africa policy – European Council on Foreign Relations
Rome and Paris have each overhauled their economic strategies towards Africa in the past few years, competing openly for influence on the continent. Here is how
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ECFR Africa @ecfrafrica.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
A network recruiting workers in Africa, Asia and Belarus uses Western tech and platforms to recruit people for Russia’s war, a new investigation finds."The system is clearly being used to traffic men to the frontline," says Will Brown. Read more here 👇️ buff.ly/bMh1wzx
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How Western tech helps funnel recruits into Russia’s war
A network targeting workers in Africa, Asia and Belarus relies on Western tech and platforms to recruit people for Russia’s war effort, according to a new investigation.
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ECFR Africa @ecfrafrica.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
As the Houthis try to gain control over strategic heights on the Red Sea coast, thousands flee the violence. But the danger no longer comes from Yemen alone. @ecfr.eu Read what Europeans can do to prevent instability in the Horn of Africa 👇️ buff.ly/MvleExT
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Shoring up the Red Sea: Why the next crisis may begin in the Horn of Africa – European Council on Foreign Relations
The Red Sea is becoming more dangerous, and not only because of the Houthis. Conflicts in the Horn of Africa are converging and drawing in external powers, crea
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ECFR Africa @ecfrafrica.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
🛡️Hybrid threats were central in Ursula von der Leyen's SOTEU address. In regions like west Africa, Russian disinformation puts increasing pressure on Europe’s southern flank. @ecfr.eu Read more about how Europe can go on the offensive in this brief 👇️ buff.ly/5Qvx9ZP
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From shield to sword: Europe’s offensive strategy for the hybrid age – European Council on Foreign Relations
Europe’s defensive measures to shield its democracies from hybrid attacks are no longer enough. If Europeans want to protect their peace and prosperity, the tim
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ECFR Africa @ecfrafrica.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
As BRICS expands, Africa has a larger presence than ever before. "For African governments, the real measure of BRICS will not be the strength of its communiqué, but delivery," writes Alex Vines in his op-ed for the Times Now. @ecfr.eu Read it here 👇️ buff.ly/CsA673l
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BRICS and Africa: Can the Expanded Bloc Deliver More Than Geopolitical Symbolism?
The expansion of BRICS, now including more African nations, raises questions about its potential influence and coherence. The challenge remains in aligning diverse foreign-policy priorities among…
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ECFR Africa @ecfrafrica.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Maddalena Procopio and Suzanne Tisserand have compared Italy's and France's strategies towards Africa, which have a lot in common. Yet, Rome and Paris find it easier to build coalitions with non-European partners than with each other. @ecfr.eu Read what Europe should do here 👇️ buff.ly/1WsGFDv
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ECFR Africa @ecfrafrica.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
🛳️ The need to decarbonise global shipping is no longer in doubt. Sarah Logan explores how Europe and Africa can steer global shipping to net zero together. @ecfr.eu You can read her policy brief here 👇️ buff.ly/HIMQKV6
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The ammonia age: How Europe and Africa can steer global shipping to net zero – European Council on Foreign Relations
The IMO’s Net-Zero Framework is critical for EU competitiveness and the clearest path to decarbonise shipping. African backing may prove decisive as American an
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ECFR Africa @ecfrafrica.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
🌍️ Rome and Paris have each overhauled their economic strategies towards Africa in the past few years, competing openly for influence on the continent. 🤝Maddalena Procopio and Suzanne Tisserand outline how the EU can use that rivalry to sharpen Europe’s offer to Africa. @ecfr.eu buff.ly/1WsGFDv
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Two of a kind: How France and Italy can show the way for Europe’s Africa policy – European Council on Foreign Relations
Rome and Paris have each overhauled their economic strategies towards Africa in the past few years, competing openly for influence on the continent. Here is how
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ECFR Africa @ecfrafrica.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
🔋 Europeans are making little progress in their efforts to source critical raw materials from recycling. They should expand domestic recycling and refining capacity and develop stronger EU-Africa partnerships to benefit both continents. Find out more 👇️ buff.ly/4vJSyYC
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Power up: How EU-Africa cooperation can drive Europe’s battery recycling future – European Council on Foreign Relations
Europeans are making little progress in their efforts to source critical raw materials from recycling. They should establish stricter export controls, expand do
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ECFR Africa @ecfrafrica.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
🌍🗣️ Earlier this week, we visited the Goethe Institut in Berlin to present our work to and discuss the future of Europe-Africa relations with a group of EU and AU delegates. Thank you inviting us and for the lively exchange!
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ECFR Africa @ecfrafrica.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
❗️European-African mineral processing collaboration has win-win potential. The EU cannot risk letting ‘Made in Europe’ become a narrow industrial sovereignty tool and should tie its investment in African processing capacity to long-term offtake agreements. @ecfr.eu Read more here 👇️ buff.ly/cU7hJrs
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Lost in processing: Why ‘Made in Europe’ needs an Africa strategy – European Council on Foreign Relations
The EU’s new Industrial Accelerator Act is missing the key ingredient needed for acceleration—a reliable supply of processed minerals. For this, Europeans shoul
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ECFR Africa @ecfrafrica.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
"Northern Somalia is becoming a battleground where local and national rifts collide with rivalries between Saudi Arabia and the UAE, and between Israel and Turkey. Europe's measures must combine soft and hard power," writes Corrado Čok. Read here 👉️ buff.ly/n3gAW92
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ECFR Africa @ecfrafrica.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
♻️🔋 In her latest @ecfr.eu commentary, Sarah Logan elaborates how EU-Africa cooperation can drive Europe’s battery recycling future. For one, such partnerships need to invest in formalising supply chains for collection and storage. Read more here 👇️ buff.ly/oTe525q
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ECFR Africa @ecfrafrica.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
📃✍️ Maddalena Procopio and Suzanne Tisserand outline how France and Italy can show the way for Europe’s Africa policy. The challenge is to weave separate national efforts into one system capable of making Africa a genuine economic partner. @ecfr.eu Read here 👇️ buff.ly/k31dCHW
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ECFR Africa @ecfrafrica.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
🌍️ The Red Sea is becoming more dangerous, and not only because of the Houthis. Conflicts in the Horn of Africa are converging and drawing in external powers, creating new threats to a maritime corridor vital to global trade. @ecfr.eu Read Corrado Čok's article here 👇️ buff.ly/naqkc2O
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Shoring up the Red Sea: Why the next crisis may begin in the Horn of Africa – European Council on Foreign Relations
The Red Sea is becoming more dangerous, and not only because of the Houthis. Conflicts in the Horn of Africa are converging and drawing in external powers, crea
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ECFR Africa @ecfrafrica.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
📢 Europeans are making little progress in their efforts to source critical raw materials from recycling. They should establish stricter export controls, expand domestic recycling and refining capacity, and develop stronger EU-Africa partnerships. @ecfr.eu 📃👇️ buff.ly/oTe525q
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Power up: How EU-Africa cooperation can drive Europe’s battery recycling future – European Council on Foreign Relations
Europeans are making little progress in their efforts to source critical raw materials from recycling. They should establish stricter export controls, expand do
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ECFR Africa @ecfrafrica.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
🗨️ "Rome and Paris find it easier to build coalitions with international lenders and non-European partners than with each other", argue Maddalena Procopio and Suzanne Tisserand in their latest piece. Discover how the EU can improve its offer to Africa 👇️
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Two of a kind: How France and Italy can show the way for Europe’s Africa policy – European Council on Foreign Relations
Rome and Paris have each overhauled their economic strategies towards Africa in the past few years, competing openly for influence on the continent. Here is how
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ECFR Africa @ecfrafrica.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
🙌 We are delighted to start a partnership with Search for Common Ground, combining their experience in conflict transformation with @ecfr.eu's deep understanding of European foreign policy and geopolitical trends. Together we aim to contribute to more informed and impactful peacebuilding.
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ECFR Africa @ecfrafrica.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
🌍️🔋For Europe, the increased recovery of critical minerals both domestically and through recycling partnerships with African countries offers greater supply chain diversification, access to minerals from non-OECD black mass and de-risking from China. @ecfr.eu Read more here 👉️ buff.ly/oTe525q
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ECFR Africa @ecfrafrica.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
📢 NEW Recycling has become a geoeconomic imperative directly linked to Europe’s energy security and industrial competitiveness. In a new article, Sarah Logan outlines the benefits of recycling partnerships with African countries. @ecfr.eu Read here 👇️ buff.ly/oTe525q
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Power up: How EU-Africa cooperation can drive Europe’s battery recycling future – European Council on Foreign Relations
Europeans are making little progress in their efforts to source critical raw materials from recycling. They should establish stricter export controls, expand do
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ECFR Africa @ecfrafrica.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
✍️"Northern Somalia is becoming a battleground where local and national rifts collide with rivalries between Saudi Arabia and the UAE, and between Israel and Turkey" argues Corrado Čok in his latest piece. How can Europe tackle threats in the Red Sea?👇️
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Shoring up the Red Sea: Why the next crisis may begin in the Horn of Africa – European Council on Foreign Relations
The Red Sea is becoming more dangerous, and not only because of the Houthis. Conflicts in the Horn of Africa are converging and drawing in external powers, crea
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ECFR Africa @ecfrafrica.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
💭🌍️ If you are still looking for some summer holiday entertainment, you should read Jacaranda by French-Rwandan author Gaël Faye. It's a moving and poetic novel about memory, transmission, and the universal question of what we choose, or are destined, to pass on.
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ECFR Africa @ecfrafrica.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
🌍️ How can the EU turn Africa strategies from its member states into systems that reshape investment and drive African industrialisation? Maddalena Procopio and Suzanne Tisserand propose 4 recommendations in their latest commentary 👇️
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Two of a kind: How France and Italy can show the way for Europe’s Africa policy – European Council on Foreign Relations
Rome and Paris have each overhauled their economic strategies towards Africa in the past few years, competing openly for influence on the continent. Here is how
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ECFR Africa @ecfrafrica.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
🎥❗️Next on our summer entertainment list: the ARTE documentary series Africa Riding. It follows skateboarders, BMX riders, and other young creatives across Ghana, Rwanda, Senegal, and Uganda, using urban sports as a window into community, entrepreneurship, and social change.
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ECFR Africa @ecfrafrica.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
⚡️A perfect storm: Houthi attacks on ships crossing the Red Sea, Sudan's civil war, the Ethiopia-Eritrea crisis and Somalia-Somaliland tensions. How can Europe contribute to securing navigation across the Red Sea? Corrado Čok provides some recommendations in his latest piece 👇️
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Shoring up the Red Sea: Why the next crisis may begin in the Horn of Africa – European Council on Foreign Relations
The Red Sea is becoming more dangerous, and not only because of the Houthis. Conflicts in the Horn of Africa are converging and drawing in external powers, crea
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ECFR Africa @ecfrafrica.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
Still looking for a good holiday read? 📖☀️ Ghost Season by Fatin Abbas is an excellent pick. She explores how borders, politics, and conflict shape ordinary lives in unexpected ways. A reminder that the biggest geopolitical events are always experienced one person at a time.
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ECFR Africa @ecfrafrica.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
✍️ A rivalry for the ages: Italy vs France. Can competition lead to a better European offer towards its African partners? Read the latest commentary by Maddalena Procopio and Suzanne Tisserand to discover how the EU can turn separate Africa strategies into a coherent system
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Two of a kind: How France and Italy can show the way for Europe’s Africa policy – European Council on Foreign Relations
Rome and Paris have each overhauled their economic strategies towards Africa in the past few years, competing openly for influence on the continent. Here is how
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ECFR Africa @ecfrafrica.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
🏖️📖 Summer is here, and so are our team's book recommendations! Gravel Heart by Nobel Laureate Abdulrazak Gurnah is a story of a meek anti-hero who struggles with the burdens of his childhood in revolutionary Zanzibar and the grisly, grey life in South London.
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ECFR Africa @ecfrafrica.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
The end of the Ukraine war would flood the global market with surplus weapons, fighters and drone expertise—much of which may end up making African conflicts deadlier. @ecfr.eu Read the full article here 👇️❗️
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After Ukraine: The peace dividend Africa does not want – European Council on Foreign Relations
The end of the Ukraine war would flood the global market with surplus weapons, fighters and drone expertise—much of which may end up making African conflicts de
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ECFR Africa @ecfrafrica.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
🚢❗️The need to decarbonise global shipping is no longer in doubt. Sarah Logan analysed the Net-Zero Framework and argues that there is considerable scope for cooperation between Africa and Europe. @ecfr.eu Read the full brief here 👇️
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The ammonia age: How Europe and Africa can steer global shipping to net zero – European Council on Foreign Relations
The IMO’s Net-Zero Framework is critical for EU competitiveness and the clearest path to decarbonise shipping. African backing may prove decisive as American an
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ECFR Africa @ecfrafrica.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
📢 We welcomed Nigerian opposition leader and presidential candidate Peter Obi in our Berlin office today. With German policymakers, media and industry representatives, and experts we discussed Nigeria's policy priorities and its regional role. @ecfr.eu
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ECFR Africa @ecfrafrica.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
📢 Our visiting fellow Jonas Horner joined a webinar hosted by the Middle East Institute to discuss how the war in Iran and developments in the Gulf states are impacting crises and conflict in East Africa and the Red Sea region. You can watch it here 👇️
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The Brewing Crisis on the Red Sea and Horn of Africa
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ECFR Africa @ecfrafrica.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
History as shown that illicit arms and military expertise can rapidly migrate into African conflicts. Governments in Africa and Europe should prepare now for a surplus of military equipment flowing to Africa after the end of the Ukraine war. @ecfr.eu Read more here 👇️
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After Ukraine: The peace dividend Africa does not want – European Council on Foreign Relations
The end of the Ukraine war would flood the global market with surplus weapons, fighters and drone expertise—much of which may end up making African conflicts de
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ECFR Africa @ecfrafrica.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
What comes next for UK-Africa relations after Keir Starmer's exit? Alex Vines discussed this on a @deutschewelle.dw.com Africa Link podcast episode recently. 🎧️ 👇️ You can listen to it here
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Keir Starmer's exit: What next for UK-Africa relations?
As UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer leaves office, we examine whether his government delivered on its Africa ambitions or let another strategic opportunity slip away. Lucy Riley speaks to Alex Vines,…
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ECFR Africa @ecfrafrica.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
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ECFR Africa @ecfrafrica.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
"Like-minded African and European governments should prepare for a scenario in which large volumes of illicit arms and military capacity flow out of Russia and Ukraine into African conflict zones," write Will Brown and Lena Krause. @ecfr.eu Read here 👇️
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After Ukraine: The peace dividend Africa does not want – European Council on Foreign Relations
The end of the Ukraine war would flood the global market with surplus weapons, fighters and drone expertise—much of which may end up making African conflicts de
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ECFR Geoeconomics and Tech @ecfrgeotech.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
Bonjour Paris! Together with @ecfrafrica.bsky.social, we are gearing up for a full day of discussions on the hard choices facing Europe's critical minerals agenda.
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ECFR @ecfr.eu · 18/06/2026
As the #ACM2026 has come to a close, thank you to all the speakers, participants, and organisers for making it such a rich and thought-provoking gathering. In a world of growing uncertainty, these conversations matter more than ever.
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ECFR Africa @ecfrafrica.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
The war in Ukraine has seemed a long way from African capitals. But when it ends, an immense surplus of military capacity will suddenly be released onto the global market—much of which may end up making African conflicts deadlier. @ecfr.eu Read here 👇️📃
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After Ukraine: The peace dividend Africa does not want – European Council on Foreign Relations
The end of the Ukraine war would flood the global market with surplus weapons, fighters and drone expertise—much of which may end up making African conflicts de
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ECFR @ecfr.eu · 15/06/2026
The end of the Ukraine war would flood the global market with surplus weapons, fighters and drone expertise—much of which may end up making African conflicts deadlier. Governments in Africa and Europe should prepare now, write Will Brown and Lena Krause from @ECFRAfrica bit.ly/4ecRXfO
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After Ukraine: The peace dividend Africa does not want – European Council on Foreign Relations
The end of the Ukraine war would flood the global market with surplus weapons, fighters and drone expertise—much of which may end up making African conflicts de
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ECFR Africa @ecfrafrica.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
📢 New commentary Will Brown and Lena Krause argue that governments in Africa and Europe should prepare for a scenario in which the end of the Ukraine war would flood the global market with surplus weapons, fighters and drone expertise. @ecfr.eu Read it here 👇️ buff.ly/OFq6odw
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After Ukraine: The peace dividend Africa does not want – European Council on Foreign Relations
The end of the Ukraine war would flood the global market with surplus weapons, fighters and drone expertise—much of which may end up making African conflicts de
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ECFR Africa @ecfrafrica.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
📢 Last week we hosted a roundtable together with APRI and CAPS to reflect on the Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi and how it ties in with the upcoming French-led G7 Summit. Thank you to all participants as well as our brilliant colleagues from @ecfrparis.bsky.social! 👏
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ECFR Africa @ecfrafrica.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
Did you miss our latest webinar on what is needed to progress Europe-Africa collaboration on green fuel development and maritime decarbonisation? The recording is available on our website now. Watch here 📺️ 👇️
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The Net-Zero Framework at sea: How Europe and Africa can steer maritime decarbonisation – European Council on Foreign Relations
At a moment when rising oil prices and continued supply disruptions are raising the stakes of reliance on fossil fuels,  decarbonising the g
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ECFR Africa @ecfrafrica.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
"The need to decarbonise global shipping is no longer in doubt, but how to do so remains fiercely contested. African countries could be decisive in the upcoming International Maritime Organisation vote," says Sarah Logan. Read the @ecfr.eu brief here 👇️
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The ammonia age: How Europe and Africa can steer global shipping to net zero – European Council on Foreign Relations
The IMO’s Net-Zero Framework is critical for EU competitiveness and the clearest path to decarbonise shipping. African backing may prove decisive as American an
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ECFR Africa @ecfrafrica.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
🌍️ 🤝 At our Africa-Europe Forum in Luanda, we discussed the competitiveness of Europe’s current offer as African partners seek faster, more flexible investments and more diverse global alliances. @ecfr.eu Watch Jide Okeke's (@UNDP) remarks here 👇️ buff.ly/38jl9WI
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ECFR Africa @ecfrafrica.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
📢 Happening today at 11:00 CEST on Zoom: A discussion of one of our latest reports on the Net-Zero Framework and how Europe and Africa can steer maritime decarbonisation together. @ecfr.eu 📃 Report available here: buff.ly/iLhnNbY You can still join us 👇️ buff.ly/MPgLxXd
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The ammonia age: How Europe and Africa can steer global shipping to net zero – European Council on Foreign Relations
The IMO’s Net-Zero Framework is critical for EU competitiveness and the clearest path to decarbonise shipping. African backing may prove decisive as American an
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ECFR Africa @ecfrafrica.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
"Europe has to define its priorities and strategies in the Sahel to build credibility and trust," said Nana Touré (Director, Sahel and West Africa Club Secretariat, @OECD) in our recent webinar. @ecfr.eu @ecfrmadrid.bsky.social You can watch the recording here 📺️👇️ buff.ly/AeAmWqa
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ECFR Africa @ecfrafrica.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
📢 Join us tomorrow for the webinar "The Net-Zero Framework at sea: How Europe and Africa can steer maritime decarbonisation" at 11:00 CEST. We will explore what is needed to progress Europe-Africa collaboration on green fuel development and maritime decarbonisation. Sign up here 👉️
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The Net-Zero Framework at sea: How Europe and Africa can steer maritime decarbonisation – European Council on Foreign Relations
At a moment when rising oil prices and continued supply disruptions are raising the stakes of reliance on fossil fuels,  decarbonising the g
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ECFR Africa @ecfrafrica.bsky.social · 25/05/2026
❗️📢 "The conversation around natural resources is not a new one, but both Europe and Africa have woken up," said Amanda Khozi Mukwashi, UN Resident Coordinator in Angola during our Africa-Europe Forum closing session. @ecfr.eu Watch the discussion here 👇️ buff.ly/xSp3kls
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