AU–EU Leaders Convene in Luanda to Forge New Era of Peace, Prosperity, and Multilateral Partnership

Addis Ababa, November 24, 2025 (ENA)— AU–EU Leaders Convene in Luanda to Forge New Era of Peace, Prosperity, and Multilateral Partnership

According to Pulse of Africa (POA) report, Leaders of the African Union (AU) and European Union (EU) member states are gathering in Luanda, Angola, for the seventh AU-EU Summit, held under the theme “Promoting Peace and Prosperity Through Effective Multilateralism.”

A two-day summit marks 25 years of AU–EU partnership and coincides with the 50th independence anniversaries of Angola and several other African nations.

Co-chaired by Angolan President João Lourenço and European Council President António Costa, the meeting has already drawn several African leaders, including South African President Cyril Ramaphosa and Ethiopia’s President Taye Atske Selassie, who have arrived in Luanda.

Leaders from African Union (AU) and European Union (EU) member states are convening in Luanda for the seventh AU–EU Summit, a key gathering aimed at redefining the future of cooperation between the two continents.

Held under the theme “Promoting Peace and Prosperity Through Effective Multilateralism,” the summit brings together heads of state, senior officials, and institutional leaders for two days of dialogue and negotiation.

This year’s summit holds particular significance as it marks 25 years of formal AU–EU partnership, a period characterized by evolving political and economic cooperation.

The moment also coincides with the 50th independence anniversaries of Angola and several other African nations, adding a symbolic dimension to the discussions and reinforcing the broader theme of renewed sovereignty and partnership.

Angolan President João Lourenço and European Council President António Costa are co-chairing the event, with Angola positioned as both host and an emblem of Africa’s long-term diplomatic ties with Europe.

Several high-profile African leaders have already arrived in Luanda, signaling strong continental engagement. Among them is South African President Cyril Ramaphosa and Ethiopia’s President Taye Atske Selassie.

Across the summit, leaders will assess the progress and shortcomings of existing AU–EU frameworks.

As deliberations continue, expectations are high that the Luanda summit will produce concrete agreements that reinforce a more equitable partnership. With both continents facing pressure to adapt to shifting global dynamics, the summit represents an opportunity to reset priorities and chart a more collaborative path forward.