Global Power Shift and Multipolarity

• Wolfram Lacher

Invisible Occupation: Turkey and Russia in Libya

• German

Western governments have castigated Russia and Turkey for destabilizing Libya with their military deployments. But in daily life, their military presence is hardly noticeable – even in the immediate vicinity of their bases. In this Megatrends Afrika Spotlight, Wolfram Lacher (SWP) argues that both states have adopted a low profile in order to stay in Libya for the long term – and so far, their approach appears to be working.

• Hangwei Li

Chinese Media Engagement with Africa and the Role of African Agency

This policy brief delves into China's strategic media engagement across Africa, revealing a dynamic interplay of state and private efforts aimed at reshaping narratives and boosting China's influence. It emphasises the pivotal role of economic and regulatory landscapes, suggesting the necessity of fostering African media independence to safeguard against authoritarian tendencies.

doi:10.18449/2024MTA-PB26

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• Arturo Varvelli

Italy’s Mattei Plan: Mirage or Reality?

• German

The Meloni government’s Mattei Plan aims to strengthen Italy’s role in Africa through energy security and economic projects. So far, the plan has merely repurposed existing initiatives without providing additional funding. In this Megatrends Afrika Spotlight, Arturo Varvelli (ECFR) suggests integrating the plan with the EU Global Gateway to leverage European resources for greater impact.

• Benedikt Erforth
• Niels Keijzer

EU Parliament Elections: Impacts on Africa-EU Relations?

• German

The political landscape in Europe has shifted noticeably to the right as a result of the EU parliamentary elections. In this Megatrends Afrika Spotlight, Benedikt Erforth and Niels Keijzer (IDOS) shed light on the consequences this could have for EU-Africa relations. Despite a lack of innovations in the areas of migration and partnership, a continuation of previous policies seems more likely than significant changes.

• Karoline Eickhoff
• Denis M. Tull

Where are Europe and Africa headed? Looking out to 2030

• German

Europe is about to elect a new parliament. Relations with Africa barely played a role in the election campaigns, even though they are crucial for making progress in important policy areas such as climate change and the shortage of skilled labour in Europe. Our strategic foresight process highlights trends that will shape relations between the two continents in the near future. In this Megatrends Afrika Spotlight, Karoline Eickhoff and Denis M. Tull report on where the journey is headed.

• Karoline Eickhoff
• Denis M. Tull

Mapping the Future of Europe-Africa Relations

Exploring Europe-Africa relations for 2030, the Megatrends Afrika project analyzes emerging trends, including political instability in Europe and African contestation of Eurocentric policies. This strategic examination highlights underappreciated dynamics in politics, social issues, and beyond, offering policymakers insights into potential future developments.

doi:10.18449/2024MTA-WP13

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