Czech Tech, African Priorities: Afripoli on the Ground in Zambia

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.

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

Afripoli Annual Report 2024

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 […]

Afripoli Hosts Strategic Roundtable with Konrad Adenauer Stiftung

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

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.