EBRD supports aluminium manufacturing in Egypt
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is supporting aluminium production in Egypt by providing a loan of up to €13.7 million to Alumil Misr for Trade & Industry SAE, the Egyptian subsidiary of ALUMIL SA.
EIB commits €40 million to Speedinvest to empower Africa’s next tech champions and deepen Europe-African innovation ties
African technology startups will receive a financing boost through a €40 million commitment from EIB Global, the development arm of the European Investment Bank (EIB), to the first Africa-focused investment vehicle from leading European venture capital firm Speedinvest. The investment strengthens EU–Africa ties, supports digital transformation, and promotes inclusive economic growth across the continent.
Commissioners Jozef Síkela and Magnus Brunner visit Senegal to deepen strategic cooperation on investment, security and migration
European Commissioner for International Partnerships, Jozef Síkela, and Magnus Brunner, European Commissioner for Internal Affairs and Migration, visited Senegal on 2 and 3 March to strengthen the strategic partnership between the European Union and Senegal.
Team Europe and Zambia discuss reforms and opportunities for investment
Lusaka, Zambia – February 26th, 2026 – The European Union and the Government of the Republic of Zambia have held the 2026 EU-Zambia Partnership Dialogue.
EU, Nigeria negotiate landmark Science, Tech & Innovation partnership
The European Union and the Federal Republic of Nigeria have formally opened negotiations for a bilateral Science and Technology Cooperation Agreement, marking a major step towards strengthening research collaboration, accelerating innovation, and deepening strategic cooperation under the EU’s Global Gateway strategy.
Morocco: EIB Global signs record financing in 2025 in support of resilience and sustainable transition
In 2025, the European Investment Bank (EIB) signed financing worth €740 million in Morocco via EIB Global, its arm for financing outside the European Union (EU) – the largest amount recorded since 2012. These operations, in close cooperation with the Moroccan authorities and the EU Delegation to Morocco, support structural investment in critical sectors for the country’s economic, social and climate resilience.
Zimbabwe: Council renews arms embargo and lifts travel bans and assets freeze
Following its annual review of restrictive measures in relation to Zimbabwe, the EU has lifted all provisions concerning individuals and entities while extending the arms embargo, which restricts the export from the EU to Zimbabwe of equipment that could be used for internal repression. The EU will continue to monitor developments in view of future reviews.
6th Joint Working Group meeting held among the Government of Ethiopia and the European Union and its Member States
On 18 February, the 6th Joint Working Group between the Government of Ethiopia and the European Union and its Member States met in Addis Ababa to review implementation of the EU–Ethiopia Readmission Arrangement concluded in February 2018 and to take stock of ongoing cooperation.
Historic first visit of EBRD President to Nigeria and sub-Saharan Africa
European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) President Odile Renaud-Basso will travel to Nigeria this week, marking her first visit to a sub-Saharan country since Bank shareholders’ historic decision to start investing in the region.
South Africa and the European Union advance strategic partnership on sustainable minerals and metals value chains
South Africa and the European Union co-hosted their third joint Investment Seminar in the margins of African Mining Indaba 2026 in Cape Town.