#Mali is not officially on the agenda of today's #EUAUSummit summit in Brussels.
But given the question mark that now hangs over future EU military involvement in the #Sahel, it is sure to come up on the sidelines.
But given the question mark that now hangs over future EU military involvement in the #Sahel, it is sure to come up on the sidelines.
The #EUAUSummit is now underway.
@eucopresident Charles Michel starts the opening ceremony by saying the relationship needs to be rethought.
The context is Africa now has other partner choices than the West: China and Russia.
@eucopresident Charles Michel starts the opening ceremony by saying the relationship needs to be rethought.
The context is Africa now has other partner choices than the West: China and Russia.
President #Macron is addressing the #EUAUsummit now.
"The summit we're having today comes at an exceptional crossroads in time, where we as Europeans need to decide whether we want to build a unique alliance with you in Africa."
"The summit we're having today comes at an exceptional crossroads in time, where we as Europeans need to decide whether we want to build a unique alliance with you in Africa."
Macron does not mention #Mali in his speech to the #EUAUSummit. He only says:
"In the Gulf of Guinea and Sahel we have to work to find new solutions"
"In the Gulf of Guinea and Sahel we have to work to find new solutions"
EU Com President Ursula @vonderleyen using speech to promote #GlobalGateway, the EU's alternative to China's #BeltAndRoad
She says, pointedly, it will be a "trusted brand" around the world. At least €150bn for Africa over next 7 years
China may be more, but there is less trust
She says, pointedly, it will be a "trusted brand" around the world. At least €150bn for Africa over next 7 years
China may be more, but there is less trust
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