EU and African Union ministers vow to boost ties on peace and security

Defining a New Approach to the Sahel’s Military-led States

After coups in Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger, the EU is struggling to chart a course in the central Sahel. In this excerpt from the Watch List 2025 - Spring Update, Crisis Group explores how the EU and member states can rebuild their regional influence.

EU and African Union ministers pledge to boost cooperation on peace, security and economy

The last time that foreign ministers from both continents met, Russia had not launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the war in Sudan had not begun, and France had not lost its influence in Africa's Sahel region, where its military departed from last year.

EU and African Union ministers vow to boost ties on peace and security

The last time that foreign ministers from both continents met, Russia had not launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the war in Sudan had not begun, and France had not lost its influence in Africa's Sahel region, where its military departed from last year.

EU-AU meeting: ‘Africa does not need patrons, but strategic partners’ – The North Africa Post

Amid escalating global instability and a shifting geopolitical landscape, foreign ministers from the European Union and African Union (AU) met in Brussels this week to reaffirm their commitment to peace, security, and economic partnership. Marking the 25th anniversary of formal EU-AU dialogue, ministers agreed to bolster cooperation in areas like migration, digital infrastructure, critical raw […]

Zambia : Haimbe Calls for EU-AU Mutual Partnership

Haimbe Calls for EU-AU Mutual Partnership LUSAKA – May 23, 2025 Foreign Affairs Minister Mulambo Haimbe has called for a stronger, mutual partnership between the European Union (EU) and African Union (AU), urging both blocs to align around sustainable economic development, trade facilitation, and digital innovation. Speaking at a diplomatic forum in Lusaka, Haimbe emphasized […]

Botswana calls for deeper trade ties with European Union amid Trump’s tariffs

ADVERTISEMENT As the African Union and European Union foreign ministers pledge to boost cooperation on peace, security and the economy, Botswana has called for Brussels to lead more strategic investments in the country. Speaking to Euronews, Botswana’s foreign minister, Phenyo Butale, said his country is open for business. Butale, who participated in the third EU-AU ministerial meeting in Brussels, said that although Botswana has enjoyed solid r…