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A rare forest elephant is photographed in Gabon's Pongara National Park forest, March 2020

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Euroviews. EU Deforestation Regulation must address Africa’s needs, too

For too long, the West has fallen short — regulation has been seen by many here in Africa as instruction rather than collaboration, and there are reasonable concerns that the EU Deforestation Regulation will follow suit, Abraham Baffoe writes.

03/10/2023

A supporter of Niger's ruling junta at the start of a protest in Niamey, July 2023

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Russia

Euroviews. In Africa, Russia seeks to retain its superpower credentials

Irrespective of the outcome of the Ukraine war, Russia-West relations will remain adversarial for the foreseeable future, and Moscow will seek any opportunity to seek new partnerships and push back against the West, Vuk Vuksanović writes.

15/08/2023

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Uganda

Euroviews. This is why the Serbia-Uganda trade deal makes perfect sense

The agreement signed between the two countries in Belgrade last week has breathed new life into a little-known but in fact, long-standing and increasingly fruitful partnership, Odrek Rwabwogo and Bratislav Stoiljković write.

08/08/2023

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Niger

EU suspends all security cooperation with Niger in wake of military co

The US has said it will continue to provide humanitarian aid to the West African country. The European Union will not.

29/07/2023

Fisherman Ayafor handles a barracuda he caught in the Atlantic near Limbe, Cameroon, April 2022

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Euroviews. The EU would be wise to invest in African aquaculture and fisheries

Investing in African aquaculture is not just about unlocking a new frontier with enormous potential, but it is also about addressing the pressing challenges of today, Essam Yassin Mohammed and Lindiwe Majele Sibanda write.

26/05/2023

European Union ministers for Foreign Affairs Josep Borrell gives a press conference on EU's new strategy with Africa, March 2020

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Euroviews. It’s 2023, and Europe and the world continue to overlook Africa

Africa is an amazing, exciting, and challenging continent which will shape our shared destiny, and the sooner we all recognise this, the better, Yaron Tchwella writes.

19/05/2023

'Europe can count on Angola' for energy, President João Lourenço tells Euronews

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'Europe can count on Angola' for energy, says President Lourenço

Euronews speaks to President João Lourenço about the war in Ukraine, efforts for peace in Africa, and how Angola could solve Europe's energy concerns.

03/03/2023

People were stranded due to floods following several days of downpours In Kogi, Nigeria, last month. THe Nigerian state gas company declared a force majeure.

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Euroviews. View: Europe’s energy crisis shouldn’t prompt a dash for gas in Africa

A group of African and European organisations are today calling on EU leaders to abandon their short-sighted scramble.

02/11/2022

Relationship reboot: EU-AU summit ends on positive note despite vaccine difference

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Relationship reboot: EU-AU summit ends on positive note despite vaccine difference

IN PARTNERSHIP WITH RDC - MINISTÈRE DES FINANCES

In this episode of Focus, Euronews' Bryan Carter takes a look at what came out of the EU-AU summit as it draws to a close in Brussels.

21/02/2022

Europe and Africa are redesigning their relationship 'based on mutual trust'

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Europe and Africa 'redesigning relationship based on mutual trust'

The European Union and the African Union are renewing their partnership to set a common vision for 2030. Euronews and Africanews talk to European Council President, Charles Michel and Chairperson of the African Union & President of Senegal, Macky Sall.

21/02/2022

EU resists calls for patent waivers but agrees to transfer mRNA technology

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EU resists calls for IP waivers but agrees to transfer mRNA technology

The European Commission, Germany, France and Belgium will invest €40 million to help six African countries produce mRNA vaccines at scale.

18/02/2022

African leaders are pressing the EU to help them in the fight against Covid-19

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African leaders are pressing the EU to help them in the fight against Covid-19

IN PARTNERSHIP WITH RDC - MINISTÈRE DES FINANCES

The summit between the European Union and the African Union, October 17 and 18 meant two days of intense discussions in order to strengthened the partnership between both organisations in several areas. But major differences remain when it comes to tackling one of the world’s most pressing issues.

18/02/2022

DRC and the French development agency sign a national digital infrastructure development agreement

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DRC and the French development agency sign a national digital infrastructure development agreement

IN PARTNERSHIP WITH RDC - MINISTÈRE DES FINANCES

Summits are often diplomatic marathons. But aside from all the roundtables, social events, photo ops and bilateral meetings, leaders can also meet with other partners in order to implement concrete projects.

18/02/2022

International tax reform should help Africa’s digital transformation, EU-African Union summit told

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Tax reform boost for Africa's digital transformation

IN PARTNERSHIP WITH RDC - MINISTÈRE DES FINANCES

An estimated 25% of the African population has access to the internet. Digital transformation is a priority for several countries - and OECD tax reforms could help.

17/02/2022

In the days prior to the summit, EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen travelled to several African countries, including Senegal.

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EU and African leaders meet in Brussels to reset relations

The European Union and the African Union are coming together in a two-day summit to tackle vaccination, climate change, migration and development.

17/02/2022

An attendant fuels a motorcycle at a Total gas station in the Kamwokya suburb of Kampala, Uganda Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2022.

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EU financial institutions pledge €30bn for Africa on eve of summit

The money is part of the Global Gateway plan, which will mobilise up to €300 billion in public and private funds by 2027 - half of it in Africa.

16/02/2022

EU-AU summit: calls grow for stronger partnership to tackle global challenges

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EU-AU summit: calls grow for stronger partnership to tackle global challenges

IN PARTNERSHIP WITH RDC - MINISTÈRE DES FINANCES

In this episode of Focus, Euronews' Byran Carter previews the forthcoming AU-EU summit in Brussels, highlighting the likely topics up for discussion.

16/02/2022

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"Nothing, there’s nothing": Senegal’s plummeting fish stocks drive migrant surge to Europe

In this edition of Witness, Euronews' Valerie Gauriat takes us to Senegal, to see how the depletion of fish stocks which they blame on chinese and european vessels, is prompting many young people to risk all to get to Europe.

11/02/2022

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Euronews Debates | The South Africa perspective: Can the EU & Africa reboot their relationship?

IN PARTNERSHIP WITH BRAND SOUTH AFRICA

A panel of experts discusses the key challenges facing the EU-Africa partnership today, including energy, security, education and the economy.

04/02/2022

The EU Digital COVID Certificate will have negative consequences for developing nations says Joseph Atick, Executive Chairman of ID4Africa

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Euroviews. COVID vaccine passports are a new international crisis in the making

As Europe rolls out COVID digital health IDs in the hope of getting back to normal, vaccine passports could leave developing countries left out.

16/08/2021

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EU financial institutions pledge €30bn for Africa on eve of summit

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