African Union and European Union step up digital cooperation for sustainable development in Africa following EU-AU Summit

The event, which took place virtually, was co-hosted by the African Union Commission and the European Commission

Digital cooperation is a cornerstone of the AU-EU strategic partnership. This was underlined by representatives from the European Union and the African Union at the first Africa-Europe Digital for Development (D4D) Hub Multi-Stakeholder Forum, which took place on 18 March 2022, under the theme “Digital Transformation for Sustainable Development in…

Africa-Europe Alliance: Commissioner Mimica on official visit to Mauritius, a development success story

On this occasion, he announced a €7.9 million contribution to support the country's priority to address unemployment and build an innovative Mauritius

Commissioner for International Cooperation and Development Neven Mimica is on an official visit to the Republic of Mauritius, where he met Prime Minister Jugnauth and various Members of the Government. On this occasion, he announced a €7.9 million contribution to support the country's priority to address unemployment and build an…

Commissioner Mimica visits Burkina Faso to show solidarity and support to the new Government following the terrorist attacks

On behalf on the European Commission, Neven Mimica, Commissioner for International Cooperation and Development, will visit Burkina Faso on February 12, to welcome the peaceful and successful elections which concluded a remarkable transition process, as well as to show support to the country, following the terrorist attacks in Ouagadougou on…

Factsheet on Pan-African Action Plan projects

The European Commission has announced nearly €150 million for nine projects to support governance and human rights, as well as innovation and learning throughout the African continent. The following projects were announced on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women on 25 November 2015, as part of…

Commissioner Mimica to announce additional support for Niger and the region during visit

Commissioner Mimica will today begin an official visit to Niger where he will announce extra EU support.

Today, EU Commissioner for International Cooperation and Development, Neven Mimica, will visit Niger to discuss the implementation of EU development cooperation to the country and announce extra support. The Commissioner will also discuss regional security challenges and the envisaged €50 million of EU support to the Multinational Joint Task Force…

€94 million raised at pledging conference to help Somali refugees

Representatives from more than 40 countries and organizations have pledged Euro 94 million (or USD 105 million) to support Somali refugees in Kenya and help them to voluntarily return to Somalia in safety and dignity. At today’s pledging conference hosted by the European Commission and UNHCR, the international community committed…