ECOWAS commission drives regional action to transform the animal feed industry in west Africa and the Sahel
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission, through its Regional Agency for Agriculture and Food (ARAA), in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Livestock Development of Nigeria, has launched a High-Level Regional Workshop on the Development of the Animal Feed Industry in West Africa and the Sahel. The two-day event, held from 11 to 12 November 2025 at the Sandralia Hotel in Abuja, aims to deepen discussions on aflatoxin management and engage the private sector in identifying the key levers needed to build an integrated and economically viable regional livestock feed industry.
African Development Bank and Angola launch $125 million drive to boost youth entrepreneurship
The African Development Bank Group, in partnership with the Government of Angola and the European Union, has launched a $125 million Youth Employment Project (Crescer Project) to spur entrepreneurship and job creation among young Angolans.
Central African Republic and African Development Bank launch second phase of the Support Programme for Reconstruction of Grassroots Communities
The Central African Republic (CAR) and the African Development Bank Group launched the second phase of the Support Programme for Reconstruction of Grassroots Communities (PARCB-2), a flagship project aimed at strengthening social cohesion, reviving economic activity, and improving the living conditions of people who have been affected by the country’s political and military crisis.
UK and African business leaders arrive in Togo to create trade and investment deals
Business leaders representing 200 million people across ten rapidly growing African economies are gathering in Lomé, Togo this week for a trade summit with the UK. Over 560 delegates from 442 companies are expected to attend.
The West and Central Africa Forum (WCAF) IV, taking place on 12-13 November 2025, marks the first time the event has been held outside London since its launch in 2022, signalling the UK’s deepening commitment to African partnerships.
The two-day forum will see high-level bilateral meetings and panel discussions focused on infrastructure development, renewable energy, green growth and digital transformation sectors critical to both African development and UK export opportunities.
African Union and European Union Leaders to convene in Angola for the AU-EU Summit
The 7th AU–EU Summit will be held on 24–25 November 2025 in Luanda, Republic of Angola, bringing together Heads of State and Government from African Union Member States and European Union Member States to reaffirm their long-standing partnership and chart a renewed path of cooperation.
European Union and Ethiopia Sign Essential Financing Agreement for Annual Action Plan - 2025
(Addis Ababa, 28 October 2025). Marking another important step in the 50 years of partnership, the European Union and Ethiopia have signed Financing Agreement for the European Union 2025 Annual Action Plan.
Sierra Leone’s agrifood opportunities attract strong international and regional interest
28 October 2025 | Freetown, Sierra Leone: The Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security brought together around 25 international and regional investors along with more than 40 domestic agrifood companies for the Sierra Leone Agrifood Investor Summit held in Freetown on 28 October 2025.
Europe is committed to a shared future with SA
South Africa and the EU are reliable and predictable partners committed to forging a new era of co-operation in the pursuit of peace, development and prosperity — one that further advances our already well-established economic ties. In a world increasingly beset by geopolitical and geoeconomic challenges, such relationships are key for South Africa and Europe’s mutual security, economic development and for the prosperity of our peoples.
Africa and Europe strengthen the AU-EU health partnership
On November 5, guided by the principles of equity, security, and resilience, African and European delegates reaffirm their wide-ranging partnership on health as part of their annual high-level steering meeting, laying the groundwork for deeper cooperation ahead of the AU-EU Summit in Luanda, Angola (November 24-25, 2025) and marking the next phase in the broader 25-year AU-EU collaboration (#AUEU25).
African Development Fund approves additional $8.6 million grant for clean water supply and climate change resilience in rural Burundi
The African Development Fund, through its Climate Action Window, has approved an $8.6 million grant in additional financing to support the implementation of the first phase of the Water Sector and Climate Resilience Building Support Programme (PASEREC) in Burundi.