BIC's Reaction to the Crisis in Niger

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on Mon, 07/31/2023 - 12:43

The situation in Niger is alarming, with West African leaders part of ECOWAS demanding the restoration of the democratically elected President within a week, or face potential military action. France and the US have also expressed concerns, warning of aid and military ties cut. The coup has caught many by surprise, exacerbating the already complex geopolitical landscape in the region.

The BIC Joins EUObserver in the Africa Section Project

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on Thu, 02/23/2023 - 12:14

The Brussels International Center is joining forces with EUObserver in the creation of an Africa Section, set to be fully implemented as of April 2023. The project aims to refocus the conversation on the EU-Africa strategic partnership, one year after the EU-AU summit took place in Brussels. The new Africa section will highlight different opportunities and challenges in Africa through the eyes of a variety of researchers and analysts based in Europe and Africa.