🎥❗️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.

⚡️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 👇️

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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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.

✍️ 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

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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🏖️📖 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.

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 👇️❗️

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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🚢❗️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 👇️

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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📢 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

📢 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 👇️

The Brewing Crisis on the Red Sea and Horn of Africa

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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 👇️

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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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

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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"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 👇️

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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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.

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.

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 👇️📃

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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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 https://bit.ly/4ecRXfO

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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📢 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

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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📢 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! 👏

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 📺️ 👇️

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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"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 👇️

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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🌍️ 🤝 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

📢 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

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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"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

📢 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 👉️

The Net-Zero Framework at sea: How Europe and Africa can steer maritime decarbonisation – European Council on Foreign Relations

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❗️📢 "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

Join us online for a webinar on how Europe and Africa can steer maritime decarbonisation. @ecfr.eu 📍 27 May, 11:00 CEST on Zoom 🗣️ Sarah Logan, Maria Ogbugo, Patrick Stein-Kämpfe, @madprocopio.bsky.social Register here 👇️ buff.ly/MPgLxXd

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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🎥 In case you missed it, the recording of our webinar on recent attacks in Mali and broader developments in the Sahel region, as well as implications for Europe, is now online. @ecfr.eu @ecfrmadrid.bsky.social You can watch it here 👇️

After the Mali attacks: What way forward for the Sahel and West Africa? – European Council on Foreign Relations

Recent coordinated attacks by jihadist and separatist groups in Mali, unprecedented in their scale and coordination, have placed the state's security apparatus

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At our Africa-Europe Forum in Luanda, EU Special Representative to the Great Lakes Region, Johan Borgstam, reflected on turbulent global dynamics and what they mean for the future of Africa-Europe relations. @ecfr.eu Find the recording here 👇️ buff.ly/xSp3kls

Another week, another webinar! 🛳️ 🤝 Join us on 27 May (11:00 CEST, Zoom) for a discussion of decarbonisation efforts of global shipping and how Africa and Europe could collaborate effectively in this space. @ecfr.eu Register here ✍️ 👇️ buff.ly/MPgLxXd