On 17 and 18 February 2022, the sixth EU-African Union Summit took place in Brussels, Belgium. European and African policymakers met to discuss shared priorities and strategies in several thematic areas including health, vis a vis coronavirus vaccine provision, financial investment, education, peace and security, and migration challenges. While many important steps have been taken to strengthen the continental ties, there are still several deficiencies that could, and should, be addressed in order to foster a truly equal partnership.