Leaders of the African Union (AU) and the European Union (EU) member States met in Luanda, Angola for the seventh EU-AU summit on 24th -25th November 2025, under the theme: “Promoting peace and prosperity through effective multilateralism”. The summit marked 25 years of AU-EU partnership as well as 50 years of independence for Angola.
H.E. Dr. William Ruto, the President of the Republic of Kenya led a high-powered Kenya delegation to the AU-EU Summit. The President was accompanied by Dr. Korir Sing’Oei, Principal Secretary, State Department for Foreign Affair, Amb. Lazarus Amayo, Special Envoy for AU Institutional Reforms, Amb. (Prof) Bitange Ndemo, Kenya Ambassador to Belgium, Amb. Joyce, Kenya Ambassador to the Republic of Angola, Amb. George Orina, Kenya Ambassador to Ethiopia and Ms. Judy Njau, Deputy Director General, Europe and the Commonwealth Directorate among other high-ranking government officials and private sector players.
The Summit reaffirmed a partnership built on trust, solidarity and tangible results, and set new priorities for the decade ahead. Key outcomes of the Summit include:
- Trade & Economic Cooperation – Strong support for AfCFTA implementation, regional value chains (including critical minerals), and major connectivity projects like the Lobito Corridor.
- Global Gateway & Investment – Over EUR 120 billion already mobilised in Africa as part of the EU’s EUR 150 billion Global Gateway investment package.
- Clean Energy & Climate Action – Joint commitment to deliver clean electricity to 100 million Africans by 2030, expand renewable energy, advance clean cooking and support climate-resilient development.
- Peace & Security – Reaffirmation of the UN Charter, calls for de-escalation in Sudan and the DRC, and stronger AU-EU cooperation to counter terrorism and organised crime.
- Mobility, Youth & Skills – Enhanced cooperation on education, vocational skills, research, innovation and student mobility — creating more opportunities for Africa’s youth.
- Multilateralism & Global Governance – Shared commitment to reform the UN system, strengthen global financial governance, and deliver ambitious climate action.
The AU-EU Business Forum, held parallel to the Summit, facilitated high-level engagement and adoption of a declaration towards action, connecting capital with opportunity across Africa’s most dynamic sectors.
Last modified: 21 April, 2026
