African Union • Table.Briefings

January 11th, 2026

Cooperation: How China is expanding its influence in Africa

In Addis Ababa, Chinese and African officials have launched a year of intensified engagement. The initiative goes well beyond traditional development cooperation.

By Marcel Grzanna

News | Summit

November 25th, 2025

EU-AU summit: Merz in favor of African demands for seats on UN Security Council

At the summit between the EU and the African Union in Luanda, the German Chancellor supported calls for permanent African seats on the UN Security Council. At the same time, the EU is strengthening its economic relations with Africa by investing in renewable energies and infrastructure projects.

By Arne Schütte

News | EU foreign policy

October 10th, 2025

Global Gateway: EUR 300 billion target reached ahead of schedule

Africa will once again play a central role at the second Global Gateway Forum in Brussels, which runs until Friday. Every second euro to be spent as part of the initiative will go to the continent.

By Arne Schütte

Heads | Climate conference

September 9th, 2025

ARBE Commissioner Moses Vilakati: Positioning Africa as an 'architect for climate protection'

Moses Vilakati has been the AU Commissioner for Agriculture and Sustainable Environment since February. He is therefore also responsible for climate protection. He had already spoken out in favor of increased climate financing before the African climate summit.

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