From studies to solar projects: Martin connecting Ghana and Czechia
From Ghana to Brno and now helping deploy solar tech back home — Mawuli Awuah Drah has quite a story. As Afripoli’s Energy Analyst, he’s swapped lecture halls for real-world projects, bringing Czech know-how to West Africa. We asked him about his journey, his favourite things in Czechia, and what he misses most from Ghana.
Building Sustainable Partnerships: Afripoli Meets with the Municipality of Parcelles Assainies
In early July, Afripoli hosted a working meeting in Prague with a high-level delegation from Parcelles Assainies, a major district of Dakar, the capital city of Senegal in West Africa. The delegation was led by Mayor Aboubacar Djamil Sané and included senior municipal officials and a representative of the National Assembly. The discussions focused on […]
Czech Tech, African Priorities: Afripoli on the Ground in Zambia
In May, Afripoli joined the official Czech delegation to Zambia, led by Deputy Prime Minister Marian Jurečka and organized by the Confederation of Industry of the Czech Republic. As part of the mission, our colleague Deretha Bester — Afripoli’s Regional Manager & Project Lead Zambia — joined a series of high-level meetings and technical field […]
Afripoli’s 2024 Annual Report: A Year of Growth, Groundwork, and Global Connections
We are pleased to announce the release of Afripoli’s 2024 Annual Report — a comprehensive look at a transformative year that firmly positioned us as a trusted partner for strategic collaboration between Europe and Africa. Launched in early 2024, Afripoli established itself as a dedicated think tank and business intelligence platform focused exclusively on Africa. […]
Reform Momentum in Senegal Sparks Investor Anxiety
Senegal is undergoing substantial governance reforms under newly elected President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, following the April 2024 political transition that concluded President Macky Sall’s twelve-year administration (2012–2024). While supported domestically, the abrupt and confrontational implementation has undermined investor confidence, paused engagement with the International Monetary Fund, and led to the postponement of several major foreign […]
Africa as a Land of Opportunities: Afripoli at the ‘Africa – Not Just a Continent’ Conference
On October 11, Afripoli had the privilege to take part in the inspiring event “Africa – Not Just a Continent,” organized by iStar, a platform affiliated with the Czech political party Mayors and Independents (STAN). The conference brought together decision-makers, experts, and businesses eager to engage with Africa’s fast-changing landscape and growing importance in global […]
Afripoli Hosts Strategic Roundtable with Konrad Adenauer Stiftung
On August 28, 2024, Afripoli had the honor of hosting an exclusive roundtable discussion at its headquarters in Prague, marking a significant step in strengthening collaboration between European and African stakeholders on critical geopolitical and security issues. The event saw the participation of a distinguished delegation from the Konrad Adenauer Stiftung (KAS) alongside an expert […]
Oil Piracy and Energy Security in the Gulf of Guinea
Despite the global pandemic, attacks on vessels and Oil & Gas installations in the Gulf of Guinea have increased. Piracy in the Niger Delta has reached such a level of organisation that poses a danger far beyond maritime security, with implications ranging from regional security, terrorism and environment issues. The region represents a strategic area not only in the global maritime route, but also for the high density of European interests both off and onshore.
AFRICOM Increases Strikes on Al-Shabaab Amid US Troop Pullout
As US troops withdraw from Somalia, the frequency of AFRICOM airstrikes against Al-Shabaab targets has notably escalated. January 2021 saw six airstrikes conducted, aimed at diminishing terrorist influence and activity in the region. This surge in airstrikes highlights the strategic shift in US military tactics as it maintains pressure on extremist groups while adjusting its presence in the region.