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ECFR Africa @ecfrafrica.bsky.social · 1d

📢 A year ago #Mozambique held its 7th general elections. Take a look at the just published Commonwealth Observer Group electoral report, co-authored by our director, Alex Vines.
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ECFR Africa @ecfrafrica.bsky.social · 2d

♻️🏭 The control of mineral value chains is fundamental for #Europe's geoeconomic security. In Warsaw, we discussed Europe's vulnerable situation and the need to create new alliances with mineral-rich #African countries. #WSF2025 @ecfr.eu
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ECFR Africa @ecfrafrica.bsky.social · 4d

💡 Last week at the #WSF2025 we discussed #Africa's critical role in the global competition for minerals. Our guest James Kenny highlighted that the #EU must provide clarity on types of capital and funding mechanisms. 🤝💶
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ECFR Africa @ecfrafrica.bsky.social · 5d

💡❗At last week's webinar, Roseta Chabala provided us with local insights from the #Zambian mining industry. For mineral value addition to take off in the region, skills need to be developed and government interests aligned.
Watch the recording here 👇🎥 buff.ly/JnWvQjx

ECFR Africa @ecfrafrica.bsky.social · 8d

❗🌍 At the #WSF2025, former Nigerian minister Kayode Fayemi emphasized that African countries need to come together to be able to negotiate structured long-term mineral arrangements with external players that benefit African needs and interest. @ecfr.eu Watch the recording here 👇 buff.ly/sBAL0cP

ECFR Africa @ecfrafrica.bsky.social · 10d

In today's world, where the demand and global competition for critical minerals is massive, Europe is experiencing increased geopolitical transactionality. At the #WSF2025 we discussed these dynamics with African and European experts.
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ECFR Africa @ecfrafrica.bsky.social · 11d

Yesterday we discussed #Africa's role in the global competition for #CRMs at the #WSF2025. With Kayode Fayemi, @joaocravinho.bsky.social, and James Kenny, we examined steps towards more strategic collaboration between European and African stakeholders. @ecfr.eu
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ECFR Africa @ecfrafrica.bsky.social · 11d

Tune in today at 14:00 CEST to join our webinar on ambitions and prospects of increased mineral value addition in Namibia and Zambia. We will explore pathways for more effective mineral partnerships between the EU and African countries. @ecfr.eu
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ECFR Africa @ecfrafrica.bsky.social · 12d

We are at the @warsawforum.bsky.social today, hosting a discussion on Africa’s role in the global security and economic landscape. #WSF2025 @ecfr.eu

🗣️ Vera Songwe, Kayode Fayemi, @joaocravinho.bsky.social, and James Kenny
🎤 Moderation by Maddalena Procopio

Join the livestream at 12:00 👇

Day 1: WSF2025 Mining the Future: Clean Tech Competition and Africa’s Place in Global Power Play

The Warsaw Security Forum addresses these issues through an international gathering of experts who specialize in security. Its purpose is to exchange profess...

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ECFR @ecfr.eu · 13d

🎤 Join us!
📆 29 Sep, 12:00 CEST
📍 Online
Africa’s critical mineral reserves have become central to a new era of geopolitical competition. Our panel will explore the risks and opportunities for investment and climate alignment @ecfrafrica.bsky.social
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https://bit.ly/48wt4cg

Mining the future: Clean tech competition and Africa’s place in global power play

As the global race for clean technologies accelerates—spanning energy, defense, and digital sectors—Africa’s critical mineral reserves have become central to a new era of geopolitical and geoeconomic…

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ECFR Africa @ecfrafrica.bsky.social · 15d

❗WEBINAR
Next week we are hosting an online event to launch our latest policy brief on mineral partnerships between Europe and Africa. We will explore how Europe’s offer compares to those of other powers.
📌 30 Sep, 14:00 CEST
✍️ Sign up here: buff.ly/D9ANAu1
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ECFR Africa @ecfrafrica.bsky.social · 16d

Join the livestream of our panel discussion @warsawforum.bsky.social next week. We will explore Africa's role in the global geoeconomic power play.

📌 Mon, 29 Sep, 12:00 CEST
🎤 Vera Songwe, Kayode Fayemi, @joaocravinho.bsky.social, James Kenny, Maddalena Procopio

#WSF2025 @ecfr.eu

Mining the future: Clean tech competition and Africa’s place in global power play

As the global race for clean technologies accelerates—spanning energy, defense, and digital sectors—Africa’s critical mineral reserves have become central to a new era of geopolitical and geoeconomic…

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ECFR Africa @ecfrafrica.bsky.social · 16d

We will be in Warsaw next week for the @warsawforum.bsky.social. You can follow our panel discussion online via the livestream in the below link. 👇

ECFR @ecfr.eu · 17d

🎤 Join us!
📆 29 Sep, 12:00 CEST
📍 Online
Africa’s critical mineral reserves have become central to a new era of geopolitical competition. Our panel will explore the risks and opportunities for investment and climate alignment @ecfrafrica.bsky.social
🔗 👇
https://bit.ly/48wt4cg

Mining the future: Clean tech competition and Africa’s place in global power play

As the global race for clean technologies accelerates—spanning energy, defense, and digital sectors—Africa’s critical mineral reserves have become central to a new era of geopolitical and geoeconomic…

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ECFR Africa @ecfrafrica.bsky.social · 17d

Our fellows Maddalena Procopio and Corrado Čok argue that the #EU should focus on achieving what the #Gulf cannot: industrial development in #Africa that serves both African and European interests. @ecfr.eu
Find their policy alert here 👇📢

The Gulf rush: How Europe can keep up in Africa

Gulf powers are rapidly expanding their investments across Africa while Europe remains slow and risk averse. To remain competitive, the EU should focus on achieving what the Gulf cannot: industrial…

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ECFR Africa @ecfrafrica.bsky.social · 18d

Next week we will host a panel discussion on clean tech competition at the @warsawforum.bsky.social. How can Europe support resilient, equitable supply chains while respecting and advancing Africa’s development priorities? #WSF2025 @ecfr.eu

📆 29 Sep, 12:00 CEST
🎥 Livestream: buff.ly/7INfNKf

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ECFR @ecfr.eu · 20d

What Europe offers compared to other powers seeking access to African critical minerals? How African countries and the EU could better position themselves for effective partnerships?
🔗 Join our webinar, to unpack the topic 👇@ecfrasia.bsky.social
https://bit.ly/4mhMCEE

Beyond raw and refined: Mineral value addition in Africa’s industrialisation

Europe has explicitly committed to supporting more mineral processing and value addition taking place in African mineral-rich countries, including as part of the mineral strategic partnerships that…

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ECFR Africa @ecfrafrica.bsky.social · 19d

Join our webinar on avenues for more effective mineral partnerships between African countries & the EU.

📌 30 Sep, 14:00 CEST
🗣️ Roseta Chabala, Veronica Bolton Smith, CEO @CMAG, Florian Anderhuber, Deputy Director General @Euromines

Registration here 👇
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ECFR Africa @ecfrafrica.bsky.social · 22d

On 30 Sep we will host an online event to discuss our new @ecfr.eu policy brief on critical mineral partnerships between the EU and Namibia and Zambia and the prospects for increased local value addition.
Join us!

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ECFR Africa @ecfrafrica.bsky.social · 23d

Yesterday we discussed #Germany's role in driving forward a more competitive and coherent engagement with #African partners. Thank you to the #BritishEmbassyBerlin for hosting us & to our panellists from the Kenyan and South African Embassies and the Bundestag for the stimulating evening! 👏

ECFR Africa @ecfrafrica.bsky.social · 23d

For its energy and military security, #Europe needs a secure and diversified supply of critical minerals. Our fellows Sarah Logan & Theo Acheampong looked at prospects and difficulties of local mineral value addition in #Namibia and #Zambia, two countries the EU has partnered with. 👉 buff.ly/iezX3JT

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ECFR Africa @ecfrafrica.bsky.social · 24d

📆 ❗EVENT
Curious about critical mineral partnerships? On 30 Sep we will discuss how Europe’s offer compares to those of other powers seeking access to African critical minerals and ways towards effective cooperation.
✅👉 Register: buff.ly/8v6THNr

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Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Beyond raw and refined: Mineral value addition in Africa’s industrialisation. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.

Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Beyond raw and refined: Mineral value addition in Africa’s industrialisation. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the…

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ECFR Africa @ecfrafrica.bsky.social · 24d

Our policy fellow Suzanne Tisserand assessed political and security developments in coastal #WestAfrica.
💡Take a look to find out what #European leaders can do to help stabilise the region while avoiding the mistakes made in the #Sahel.
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Harmattan hazards: How coastal west Africa can escape the Sahel’s fate

Benin, Ghana, Ivory Coast and Togo face a double threat—from jihadists creeping south from the Sahel and coup plotters lurking within. As northern borders buckle, the region could slip into…

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ECFR Africa @ecfrafrica.bsky.social · 25d

Join us! In this webinar we look at the ambitions and prospects of increased mineral value addition in Namibia and Zambia and how Europe’s offer compares to those of other players.

📆 30 Sep, 14:00 CEST
📍 Zoom
✅ Register here buff.ly/8v6THNr

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ECFR Africa @ecfrafrica.bsky.social · 25d

A $100bn investment pledge by Qatar and the UAE's Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement with Angola lay bare the #Gulf’s expanding economic and political foothold in #Africa—and raise urgent questions on #Europe’s ability to keep up. @ecfr.eu❗📢 buff.ly/8v7FjE6

ECFR Africa @ecfrafrica.bsky.social · 26d

Progress towards peace in #Sudan relies on #Gulf cooperation. #European and African voices need to impress upon Gulf states the proven historical limits in Sudan of military solutions and peace agreements that privilege accommodation of armed actors.
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The falcons and the secretary bird: Arab Gulf states in Sudan’s war

The Arab Gulf states’ pursuits in Sudan keep fuelling violence. But their wealth and influence mean any lasting peace will necessarily hinge on their cooperation.

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