What does ‘partnership’ really mean for Africa and the European Union?

What does ‘partnership’ really mean for Africa and the European Union?

The struggle for influence in Africa, it would seem, is as much about narratives as it is about power.Originally published on Global VoicesSummit banner at the 7th AU–EU Summit in Luanda, November 24–25, 2025. Photo by Adesewa Olofinko. Used with permission. African and European leaders met in Luanda in November 2025 for the 7th African Union-European Union (AU-EU) Summit, aiming to bolster a partnership that has been pressured by shifting geopo…