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Foreign and security policy

EU-Africa relations need a new strategy

Africa can represent one of the most legitimate partners for the EU. But for that, the EU must show more respect for the agency of African states

By Nicoletta Pirozzi

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Economy and ecology

Green hydrogen - a win-win for all?

The Green hydrogen cooperation could foster social and ecological transformation in Namibia but only if the EU respects the interests of both parties

By Patrick Schneider

Reuters/ Baz Ratner

Interviews

‘Africa can achieve more if it will speak with one voice‘

David Luke on the free trade area which will contribute to transforming trade in the African continent and drive long-overdue industrialisation

Reuters/ Mike Hutchings

Economy and ecology

Climate justice for Africa

Fighting climate change is not just about emissions but also justice. African countries shouldn’t have to choose between development and the climate

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Reuters

Economy and ecology

No more ‘blah blah’ at COP27

Enough with broken promises. COP27 must shake politicians into the reality that talks must be focused on protecting vulnerable lives

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Reuters

Economy and ecology

How climate change fuels conflicts in West Africa

The crisis in the Sahel shows that wars fuelled by climate change could make earth a place unfit for life earlier than rising temperatures

By Obiora Ikoku

Reuters

Democracy and society

A new mission for Mali

Mali is criticising Western involvement in UN peace operations. But there is no medium-term exit strategy that doesn't exacerbate current issues

By Henrik Maihack

Reuters

Democracy and society

Kenya's unclear mega election

Facing intense economic challenges, Kenyans have little hope that today's election will bring change. This loss of trust jeopardises Kenya's democracy

By Bettina Rühl

Reuters

Future of social democracy

The state of African social democracy

Africa is yet to fully flesh out a democratic order that responds to its specific history. The notion of ‘ubuntu’ has to play a central role here

By Michael Abbey

Reuters

Economy and ecology

The EU’s flip-flop on gas

To decouple from Russian energy, the EU has embarked on a shopping tour for African gas. This not just bad news for the climate, but for Africans too

By Faten Aggad, Ellen Davies, Charles Wanguhu