Event Details: The EU-Africa Consultative Meeting is scheduled to take place in Cape Town, South Africa from 27-29 March, 2026.

Event Highlight: On March 29, 2026, Mashariki Research and Policy Centre Chief Executive Officer, Brig. (Rtd) Dr. Robert Kabage, will deliver a high-level presentation dubbed: Peace and Security – Shaping a new international security architecture, including UN Security Reform and a new commitment to the UN Charter.

About the Event:

Theme: What’s New For The EU-Africa Partnership After The 7th AU-EU Summit?

This EU-Africa consultative meeting seeks to provide continuity to EU-Africa relations beyond major summits. It follows the AU‑EU Summit in Luanda, Angola and the G20 Leaders’ Summit in Johannesburg, South Africa.

With uncertainty surrounding the future of the G20’s Think20 (T20) track under the current US administration, this forum creates an alternative space for African and European think tanks to engage on global governance reform. Participants will explore how an ambitious EU-Africa partnership can help shape a more inclusive multilateral order.

Presentations across six sessions critically examining the lived experiences of Africans as they relate to the relationship between the two regions, highlighting both positive developments and challenges that impede progress towards mutually beneficial outcomes.