A new Europe–Africa relationship? France signals shift, Africa awaits proof

By Ipole AMAJAMA For decades, Africa’s relationship with external partners has been marked by a repetitive ritual: summits where leaders gather, exchange pleasantries, issue vague communiqués, and return home with little to show for it. These encounters often resemble diplomatic theatre more than engines of transformation. The partner hosting the summit seeks to appear friendlier […]

Nigeria, EU, France sign pacts to strengthen Nigeria’s pharmaceutical manufacturing capacity

The Nigerian Government, the European Union (EU) and France have signed a strategic partnership agreement to enhance Nigeria’s pharmaceutical manufacturing capacity and strengthen local health systems. The partnership falls under the Global Gateway’s Manufacturing and Access to Vaccines, Medicines and Health Technologies (MAV+) Initiative. The project, titled Quality Uplift for Advancing Local Industry in Medicine […]