President von der Leyen in South Africa: launches talks on a new trade and investment deal, unveils €4.7 billion Global Gateway package
On the 13th of March, President Ursula von der Leyen and President António Costa are at the EU-South Africa Summit in Cape Town to strengthen Europe's strategic partnership with the country.
During the Summit, Europe and South Africa agreed to start talks on a new generation of trade deals — a Clean Trade and Investment Partnership.
AU and EU deepen ties with a €20 million capacity building agreement
The African Union (AU) and the European Union (EU) have signed the EU-African Union Partnership Performance Acceleration Programme (AUPPAP), a financing agreement designed to promote integrated development and capacity building across Africa, which complements the existing support provided by the EU and its Member States to the AU under the AU-EU partnership that celebrates 25 years this year.
EU and South Africa strengthen Climate and Environment Cooperation
On 4 March 2025, the European Union (EU) and South Africa came together for the 7th EU-South Africa Policy Forum on Environment, Climate Change, Sustainable Development and Water, held in Brussels and online. The forum reaffirmed both parties’ commitment to tackling climate change, strengthening environmental sustainability and promoting the just energy transition.
Commissioner Šuica in Egypt to strengthen EU-Egypt Partnership and discuss New Pact for the Mediterranean
Today, Commissioner for the Mediterranean, Dubravka Šuica, visited Egypt to reaffirm EU’s commitment in supporting Egypt at this pivotal moment. Egypt is not just a key partner—it is a cornerstone of regional stability, security, and economic cooperation. It also served as an opportunity to present her vision for the New Pact for the Mediterranean.
Joint Press Release: 16th European Union – South Africa Ministerial Political Dialogue
The European Union High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice President of the European Commission, Ms Kaja Kallas, and the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation of the Republic of South Africa, Mr Ronald O. Lamola, co-chaired the 16th session of the Ministerial Political Dialogue on 19 February 2025, in Cape Town, in the context of the EU-South Africa Strategic Partnership.
MEPs want to suspend EU-Rwanda deal on sustainable value chains for critical raw materials
The Rwandan government must withdraw its troops from the Democratic Republic of Congo’s territory and cease cooperation with the M23 rebels, Parliament says.
In a resolution adopted on Thursday, 13 February, MEPs strongly condemn the occupation of Goma and other territories in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) by M23 rebels and the Rwandan defence forces as an anacceptable breach of the DRC’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.
16th EU-South Africa Ministerial Political Dialogue
EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Vice President of the European Commission, Kaja Kallas, will meet South African Minister for International Relations and Cooperation, Ronald Lamola, along with other key South African government ministers, for the 16th EU-South Africa Ministerial Political Dialogue.
EBRD invests in green bond to support railway sector in Morocco
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is investing up to MAD 400 million (€38.4 million) in the railway sector through a MAD 2 billion (€192 million) green bond issued by the Office National des Chemins de Fer du Maroc (ONCF).
Tuna fishing agreement with Cabo Verde approved by Parliament
56 EU vessels will be able to fish tuna and related species during the next five years in Cabo Verde’s waters, under an updated fisheries deal.
24 freezer tuna seiners, 10 pole-and-line tuna vessels, and 22 surface longliners from Spain, France and Portugal will be allowed to fish up to 7,000 tonnes of tuna and related species each year until 2029.
Scaling up Renewables in Africa. A global campaign to mobilise investments for accelerating renewable energy projects in Africa
Pledging for affordable energy and reducing poverty
At COP28, world leaders committed to tripling global renewable energy capacity by the end of this decade to accelerate the transition from fossil fuels to cleaner, more sustainable energy. Urgent action is needed to meet these targets.