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EU – Africa cooperation
EU high-level video conference with the G5 Sahel
On 30 November 2020, the President of the European Council, Charles Michel, spoke with the heads of state and government of the G5 Sahel (Mauritania, Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger and Chad) and the Secretaries-General of the United Nations and the African Union on jointly fighting terrorism, strengthening security and defense in the Sahel, on restoring state presence and public services in liberated areas, and increasing development efforts.
Czytaj więcejResolution on security cooperation with Africa
On 17th September 2020, a resolution on security cooperation between the European Union and Africa in the Sahel region, West Africa and the Horn of Africa was adopted. Members of the European Parliament asked the Council to approve the creation of a European fund to finance military and defense cooperation with third countries and with international organizations.
Czytaj więcejNew agreement between the EU and the OACPS countries
The EU and OACPS negotiators have reached a political agreement on the text of the new partnership agreement that will replace the Cotonou Agreement in 2021. This agreement will cover many areas, from sustainable development and growth to human rights, peace and security, and will aim to empower each region. It will set a new legal framework for the next 20 years on which to base cooperation, political and economic relations between the Union and the 79 members of the OACPS.
Czytaj więcejThe Central Sahel was promised $ 1.7 billion in aid
During a virtual meeting, which took place on 20th October 2020, organized by Denmark, Germany, the European Union and the United Nations, a decision was taken to increase humanitarian aid in the Middle Sahel. The governments of 24 countries, together with institutional donors, will spend over USD 1.7 billion on this purpose. Aid will be used for food, health services, water and sanitation, education, and protection and support for victims of violence.
Czytaj więcejA stronger EU – Africa partnership. The Council approved conclusions on Africa
The Council concluded that the Joint Communication on "Towards a comprehensive cooperation strategy with Africa" is the basis for the launch of an ambitious new partnership with Africa. A closer partnership should focus in particular on multilateralism, peace, security and stability, sustainable and inclusive development and sustainable economic growth.
Czytaj więcejEU – Africa cooperation is a European priority
On 27th February 2020, during the second meeting of the European Union Commission and the African Union Commission in Addis Ababa, African Union Commission President Moussa Faki Mahamat confirmed the "differences" between Africans and Europeans in terms of international justice and people's rights. His European counterpart Ursula von der Leyen reaffirmed that both continents are "natural partners" and identified sectors for potential cooperation, reiterating that Africa is a priority for Europe.
Czytaj więcejEU-Africa cooperation in the field of transport and communication
On 19th February 2020, the Task Force on Transport and Connectivity in Africa, which brings together experts from two continents under the Africa – Europe Alliance for Sustainable Investments and Jobs, submitted its final report. The report includes recommendations for aviation, road safety and connectivity, such as the creation of a Single African Air Transport Market and the Road Safety Observatory.
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