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Drone warfare is increasing in Ethiopia and across Africa. These foreign-supplied weapons risk prolonging wars and can help drive governments further away from the West. Read our new @ecfrafrica.bsky.social policy brief by @zekuzelalem.bsky.social buff.ly/4haBLtK

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📌📑 New @ecfr.eu analysis The worrying impact of drone use on #Ethiopia’s wars and the country’s foreign policy should be ringing alarm bells in European capitals. To deal with the rise in drone warefare, Europeans need to demonstrate serious commitment to global disarmament.

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❗NEW BRIEF❗ External and domestic responses to the #Sudan conflict have been ineffective, increasing the likelihood of a divided country. The #EU should be cautious of trade-offs that prioritize securitisation at the expense of civilian engagement. @ecfr.eu

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🔔New policy brief on Sudan🔔 Our visting fellow Jonas Horner assesses the possibility of #Sudan's division. Read about ways to prevent the country's fragmentation and further instability. 📑👉https://buff.ly/41jEBGz

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In his latest @ecfr.eu piece, Corrado Cok outlines how the US aid freeze destabilises the Horn of Africa. The EU should lead a Western response and focus on initiatives that maximise aid effectiveness to save lives and limit Chinese/Russian influence. Full commentary👇

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The worsening humanitarian crisis will destabilise fragile dynamics. Armed groups like Al-Shabaab & Somali pirates may recruit vulnerable youth, while tensions in Ethiopia’s Tigray could escalate. Security risks are mounting. @ecfrafrica.bsky.social 📝

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"Europeans need to cushion the impact of the US aid freeze on the credibility of the West and the stability of the Horn of Africa by focussing on initiatives that maximise aid effectiveness", says Corrado Cok. Full article & policy suggestions below 👇📖

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"Since the funding gap cannot be realistically filled, European donors should focus on initiatives that maximise aid effectiveness." @ecfrafrica.bsky.social 🔗 buff.ly/41dlRIS

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At the @ecfr.eu Africa-Europe Forum we discussed how the Europe-Africa partnership can be enhanced in an intensifying global disorder. Our policy fellow Maddalena Procopio on the expansion of BRICS and why they are geopolitically and geoeconomically important for Africa. 👇💡🤝

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NEW❗📢 The recent US aid freeze is a catastrophe looming for the Horn of Africa. An unstable Horn of Africa spells major trouble for Europe. The EU should take the reins in the Western response to counter the fallout from the aid withdrawal. Read Corrado Cok's latest commentary 👇

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All roads lead to Kigali. Rwanda’s backing of M23 is no secret—it seeks land, minerals, and strategic control in eastern Congo. Decades of Western aid and security partnerships have emboldened its ambitions. Read our latest commentary 👇

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After a year of spiralling tensions, Ethiopians and Somalis are talking again. The development of a trade corridor presents an opportunity to restore bilateral relations between two rivals. The window for progress is narrow, but Europeans cannot afford to dismiss this opportunity.👇⏰

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Here is a snippet from our Africa-Europe Forum in Berlin last month. 📸 Our visiting fellow Jonas Horner outlines why the Sudan conflict matters to Europe. Stay tuned for upcoming @ecfr.eu pieces on conflict dynamics in Sudan and developments in the Horn of Africa. 🌍 📢

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Europeans could help avert a Third Congo War by preparing targeted policies and sanctions against Rwanda, including mineral agreements with Kigali, the continuation of arms deals with France, Italy, and Poland, and flight paths from Rwanda to Europe. @ecfr.eu

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Last week we discussed the potential for leveraging increased investment in critical minerals for greater local value addition and broader economic growth in Zambia with experts as well as industry and government representatives. Missed it? The recording from Lusaka is available here 👇🎥

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Kigali’s true goals include gaining access to Congolese land to alleviate demographic pressures, resolving unresolved refugee issues, creating a buffer against regional security concerns and securing mineral wealth. @willbrownecfr.bsky.social 📝 @ecfrafrica.bsky.social 🔗

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Europe can help stabilise the Horn of Africa with a daunting project: a commercial corridor in Somalia that allows Ethiopia access to the sea. Europeans cannot afford to remain passive given its significant contributions to Somalia’s security and development. 👉 https://buff.ly/3PJRFjm

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Europe should act in its own self-interest to avert further humanitarian catastrophe in Congo. The EU could use sanctions to pressure parties to a negotiating table and should coordinate at a high level with the UAE to make its intentions clear and get them onside. 📝❗ 💡@ecfr.eu

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NEW COMMENTARY out now 📢👇

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Greetings from Lusaka! 👋 We are here to discuss how to leverage the EU-Zambia strategic partnership for the benefit of both parties. On the agenda 🏦 Mining investment trends ➕ Opportunities for greater value addition 🤝 Aligning derisking ambitions & development aspirations

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📢 On Mon, 10 February, 8:40 - 10:00 CET we will discuss how investments in critical minerals partnerships needed for green energy can be leveraged to connect Zambian producers to larger regional and international markets. More information & registration here 👇

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We are hosting a workshop in Windhoek today! With local experts and industry representatives, we are discussing obstacles in the Namibia-EU minerals and green energy partnership, specifically Namibia’s energy and CRM investment environment as well as broader local value addition strategies.🔋🌍🏦

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ONLINE EVENT How can Zambia leverage increased investment in critical minerals for greater local value addition and broader economic growth? Join our discussion! 💡 📆 Mon, 10 Feb 2025 ⏰ 8:40 - 10:00 CET 📍 Lusaka and online Register here: https://buff.ly/3CL1OJx

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Join us online next week for a discussion on how Zambia can leverage increased investment in critical minerals for greater local value addition and broader economic growth, as well as the geopolitical environment amid which this is unfolding. Register on our website 👇

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Thank you to all participants who joined us in Berlin last week for the @ecfr.eu Africa-Europe Forum 2025. We appreciate the open exchange and look forward to hosting you again next year!

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"Europe can help stabilise the Horn of Africa with a daunting project: a commercial corridor in Somalia that allows Ethiopia access to the sea", says our visiting fellow Corrado Čok. 👇❗💡

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EU-Africa critical minerals partnerships often focus on extraction, offering limited local benefits. To support industrialisation and resilient supply chains, the EU must prioritise skills, innovation, and enterprise. 👉 Read more: https://buff.ly/3VIa4QM

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Today we are welcoming African and European policymakers and experts to our @ecfr.eu Africa-Europe Forum 2025. We look forward to frank discussions on how to improve the Europe-Africa partnership in key areas such as peace and security, energy, and intra-institutional cooperation.🤝

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Thank you to State Minister Katja Keul and Dr Obiageli Ezekwesili for their contributions during the opening dinner of the #AfricaEuropeForum2025. Special thanks to Amb Delattre for hosting us. We look forward to engaging conversations tomorrow!

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Since the Sudanese civil war began in 2023, millions of people have been displaced, thousands killed or injured. Here are our latest publication on the humanitarian crisis in the country. 👇🧵

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When it comes to European military presence in Africa, European countries should be more flexible, minimise the number of personnel on the ground, and limit the duration of deployments while remaining responsive to the needs expressed by African partners. @willbrownecfr.bsky.social

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A new @ecfr.eu poll reveals that Europeans are almost alone in mourning Trump’s election and now presidency. To wield the influence within their grasp - especially in Africa - Europeans need to recognise the advent of a more transactional world. 📌📃https://buff.ly/3PxN1VF

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A warm welcome to all new followers that have subscribed to our account in the past weeks.👋 We analyse the geopolitics of the Africa-Europe relationship to find creative foreign policy tools and strategies. Take a look at our website for publications, events & more 👇 buff.ly/3Wy2RDt

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"Europe can help stabilise the Horn of Africa with a daunting project: a commercial corridor in Somalia that allows Ethiopia access to the sea", says in his new commentary. 👇💡

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The Ankara Declaration laid the foundation for peace between Ethiopia & Somalia, but Europe has a vital role to play. Security, trade, & countering China's dominance in Africa are at stake. Corrado Čok X @ecfrafrica.bsky.social 📝

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New @ecfr.eu polling data reveals that public opinion in SouthAfrica is rather upbeat about the second Trump presidency. However, it also shows that South African citizens still see the EU as both powerful and as an ally or a partner. 📊 🤝 ecfr.eu/publication/...

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We are in Brussels today to discuss structural challenges of Europe's positioning in mineral value chains and Africa's limitations in attracting significant market interest in its mines with the European Investment Bank as well as African and European experts and policymakers. @ecfr.eu

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Europe has a pivotal role to play in the Horn of Africa. Supporting the Ethiopia-Somalia trade corridor through a security-development mission can strengthen regional stability, enhance resilience, and foster sustainable growth. @ecfrafrica.bsky.social

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The EU needs a secure and stable supply of critical minerals from Africa to power its green transition. However, its approach lags behind major players such as China and Gulf states. In this brief we outline how Europe can distinguish its offer. 👇🚨 ecfr.eu/publication/...

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NEW COMMENTARY Our fellow Corrado Cok discusses how Europe can support the Ethiopia-Somalia trade corridor. The window for progress is narrow, but given its significant contributions to Somalia’s security and development the EU can play a decisive role. 👇👇👇 ecfr.eu/article/a-se...

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With Trump's inauguration today, European governments need to drive forward a coordinated Europe-Africa policy on the big strategic issues. If the right tone is set, it could foster a renewed spirit of collaboration between the continents. 🚨👇🌍 ecfr.eu/article/rest...

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📢 New @ecfr.eu survey results online! Data from South Africa shows that a large share of public opinion holds Trump to be a peacemaker, expecting his administration to bring current conflicts to an end. 💡👉 buff.ly/3PxN1VF

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“The idea of having permanent military bases, which then can be used as political ammunition against you and spun up in kind of a disinformation war, is a questionable approach," says @willbrownecfr.bsky.social about French military presence in Africa. www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...

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New survey data reveals that Trump’s election victory is perceived as good for Americans and for peace in the world among South African citizens. 👇📊💡 Join today's online event at 14.00 CET to learn more. Register here: buff.ly/3Wc4Yg6

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Together with the Anwar Gargash Diplomatic Academy, we are hosting a closed-door roundtable in Abu Dhabi today. Using the case study of the energy transition, we will discuss how African players are leveraging enhanced multipolarity and the implications for their international partners.🤝🌍

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Together with the Anwar Gargash Diplomatic Academy, we are hosting a closed-door roundtable in Abu Dhabi today. Using the case study of the energy transition, we will discuss how African players are leveraging enhanced multipolarity and the implications for their international partners.🤝🌍

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Africa has become a hotbed of geopolitical competition over critical raw materials. Europe must comply with Africa’s fast-changing regulatory landscape but its plans are falling short in their ambition to work with the private sector in African countries. 👇💡 ecfr.eu/publication/...

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