- #RoadtoLuanda25
AEF at the 7th AU-EU Heads of State Summit
- The Africa-Europe Foundation
The 7th African Union–European Union (AU–EU) Heads of State Summit will convene in Luanda, Angola, from 24–25 November 2025, marking a defining moment in Africa–Europe relations. As 2025 marks 25 years of AU-EU cooperation, the Summit represents a historic opportunity for both continents to step forward together—redefining a transformative, forward-looking, and mutually beneficial partnership guided by shared values, common interests, and a joint vision for sustainable growth and stability.
Amid global transformation, geopolitical shifts, and a rapidly evolving multilateral landscape, the Africa–Europe Partnership stands poised to act as a stabilising force and multiplier of progress.
In this context, the Africa-Europe Foundation (AEF) has launched the #RoadtoLuanda25, a cross-continental initiative designed to bring fresh thinking, bold ideas, and diverse voices to the heart of the Africa–Europe partnership.
The Luanda Summit will place a strategic emphasis on economic integration, trade, multilateralism, green development, digitalisation, migration, mobility and human development.
AEF Tentative Programme
The Africa-Europe Foundation’s proposed programme combines meetings of high-level roundtables and panel discussions from Africa and Europe, with dedicated sessions on areas of cooperation that hold promise.
Key activities include:
- A Strategic Dialogue underpinned by yearlong engagement with South Africa’s G20 Presidency on Taxation and Sustainable Finance.
- 2 High-Level Policy and Investment Roundtables co-hosted by the Africa-Europe Foundation , and launch of AEF-led research and investment products.
Programme at a Glance:
Africa-Europe High-Level Panel Discussion of the South Africa’s G20 Tax Symposium
Monday, 24 November| Africa-Europe High-Level G20 Tax Symposium Panel Discussion | Intercontinental Hotel | Timing TBC
In partnership with the Government of South Africa, the Summit represents a pivotal moment to showcase the South African G20 Presidency legacy and align priority sectors of AU-EU cooperation.
The Tax Symposium will facilitate dialogue between African and European representatives on Domestic Resource Mobilization (DRM) and Illicit Financial Flows (IFFs), including highlighting the partnership’s role in implementing international tax reforms and strengthening effective tax administration, and addressing the priorities of low-capacity economies in designing and delivering international support.
Africa-Europe High-Level Roundtable on Investment Opportunities
Tuesday, 25 November | Official side event under the Private Sector Engagement segment of the AU–EU Business Forum (AEBF 2025)| Timing TBC
Despite growing recognition of their importance, investment-ready projects across Africa, particularly in energy, infrastructure and industrial development remain underexposed to international investors.
Africa and Europe must adopt a new investment paradigm that links Europe’s financial capacity with Africa’s transformative potential. By showcasing priority projects through the AEF-Led Investment Catalogue, the partnership can provide investors with credible, transparent and comparable project information, increasing confidence and attracting capital.
Africa-Europe High Level Roundtable on Transition Minerals
Tuesday, 25 November | Official side event under the Private Sector Engagement segment of the AU–EU Business Forum (AEBF 2025) Time TBC
Unveiling its latest research paper title: “A Strategic and Economic Case for Africa-Europe Cooperation and Investment in Transition Minerals”, the meeting will present findings and recommendations from the research and paper to serve as a blueprint for enhancing cooperation and unlocking investment to realise the two continents’ competitive interdependence and revamp the Africa-Europe Partnership.