Africa and Europe will remain each other's closest neighbours. https://www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbAP22W3mFXyaA4BIn42
Africa's 55 countries and the EU's 27 Member States have a shared neighbourhood, history and future.
11/06/2026
Happening now !
The EU and 4 States of Eastern and Southern Africa, Comoros, Madagascar, Mauritius and Seychelles embark on a modern and comprehensive trade relationship as they jointly announce the successful conclusion of the negotiations of the deepened Economic Partnership Agreement.
11/06/2026
10/06/2026
Oil prices may have risen because of the Iran conflict, but they will not save Russia's economy. Windfall gains were significantly offset by a stronger currency and subsidy payments to oil companies and refiners.
In the first four months of 2026, Russia's budget deficit reached 5.9 trillion roubles, already far above the 3.8 trillion planned for the whole year. More than 200,000 businesses have closed since January. Interest rates remain high. Corporate debt has nearly doubled since the full-scale invasion. Labour shortages are persistent, taxes are rising, and domestic demand is falling.
EU sanctions, now 20 packages in force, continue to restrict Russia's access to technology, finance, logistics and energy markets, imposing long-term structural costs. Higher oil prices give Russia short-term breathing space. They do not fix the structural damage. The pressure continues.
06/06/2026
Russia loves to portray its military as “invincible.” Since 2014, Ukraine has exposed Russia to be more of a paper bear, and in recent months managed to stall its battlefield progress.
Discover three long running myths behind Russia’s “invincible” image:
Myth 1: Russia is an unstoppable military force
Myth 2: Russian firepower is so powerful and terrifying that fighting it is pointless
Myth 3: Ukraine and its allies have already lost the war
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27/05/2026
The EU & its Member States provide 35% of global humanitarian funding.
The goal: make every euro count - and make sure principled aid reaches the most vulnerable.
The EU doesn't look away. Read more 👉https://www.eeas.europa.eu/delegations/african-union-au/remarks-commissioner-lahbib-communication-humanitarian-aid_en?s=43
Africa and Europe are each other's closest neighbours. Every year in May, we celebrate & ; this year in particular with the first Summit Model 2026 at the African Union in Addis Ababa
Young leaders representing and came together bringing bold ideas, fresh perspectives, and collaborative solutions on the two continents priorities