Ghana’s Vice President, Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, is leading the country’s delegation to the high-level AU–EU Summit in Luanda, Angola, where African leaders are strongly advocating for a reset in relations between the two continents.
The summit, described by Ghana’s Foreign Affairs Minister as a defining moment for Africa–Europe cooperation, brings together heads of state and government from both regions to discuss trade, security and development. Europe remains Africa’s largest trading partner, but African leaders say the current structure of cooperation no longer serves the continent’s long-term interests.
Speaking from Luanda, the Minister emphasised that Africa is not seeking sympathy but fairness—calling for a partnership built on equality rather than dependency. The African position stresses the need to add value to the continent’s natural resources, strengthen local industries, and expand opportunities for the continent’s overwhelmingly young population.
Leaders also highlighted the urgency of tackling shared security challenges, including the proliferation of conflicts, violent extremism and external interference driven by global power rivalries. They urged both continents to work together to end ongoing wars and prevent the rise of proxy conflicts.
According to the Minister, both sides have shown strong commitment to co-designing a reformed AU–EU cooperation framework that delivers real and measurable benefits for citizens. The renewed partnership agenda is expected to prioritise economic transformation, peacebuilding, and sustainable development.
The summit continues in Luanda as negotiations move toward concrete agreements intended to reshape Africa–Europe relations for the coming decades.
