Responding to the humanitarian situation in Ethiopia’s Tigray region Sir Mark Lowcock, United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs, discusses the current humanitarian situation in Tigray and priorities for supporting relief efforts.
Somalia’s elections: Navigating discord, standstill and insecurity At this event, HE Hassan Ali Khaire discusses the election delays, as well as possibilities for finding common ground and moving the political process forward.
Ethiopia’s elections: Context, challenges and prospects for pluralism Panellists discuss preparations, whether the government will be able to deliver secure, free and fair elections under the current conditions, and the priority issues likely to be raised during the campaign.
The role of Nigeria’s state governments in recovery: Responses to COVID-19 linked challenges At this event, HE Dr Kayode Fayemi, governor of Ekiti State and chair of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum, discusses the role of state governments in responding to the ongoing challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Lecture Recording South Africa’s foreign policy: Reflections on the United Nations Security Council and the African Union HE Dr Naledi Pandor, South Africa’s Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, discusses South Africa’s role in pursuing its regional and global goals.
Policy for Recovery in Africa: Rethinking Energy Solutions for Universal Electricity Access Approximately three quarters of Africa’s population do not have access to clean cooking fuel and face costs to their health. Speakers explore policy opportunities to bridge this gap, the key barriers that remain and the transformative potential of energy transition in delivering sustainable access for all.
Next Generation Nigeria: Youth Engagement in Governance Speakers discuss how young people engage in shaping governance in Nigeria, routes to influence, barriers to overcome, and their ideas for improvement.
Sudan’s Juba Peace Agreement: Ensuring implementation and prospects for increasing inclusivity This virtual event reflects on Sudan’s efforts and prospects for achieving sustainable peace.
Priorities for Future UK-Africa Relations James Duddridge MP, the UK Minister for Africa, discusses the trajectory of UK-Africa relations, the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, and the priorities for engagement going forward.
Africa, Japan and the UK: Emerging Partnerships Beyond Summits Panellists explore the potential of triangulation and diversification of partnerships amongst African countries, Japan and the UK to support mutual policy goals, as well as the place of summits in shaping policy priorities and driving cooperation.
Angola Forum 2020: Sustainability and Inclusion in Economic Recovery and Reform Speakers discuss the policy priorities for promoting sustainable economic recovery and resilience.
Africa-EU Relations at the Continental Crossroads: the Influence of CEE-Africa Engagement Panellists explore how African and Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) countries influence the structure and institutions of Africa-EU relations.