Brussels: Africa Political Outlook 2025
March 25-26, 2025 – The Hotel, Brussels
A third edition facing the challenges of a new world order
After the success of its previous editions, the Africa Political Outlook returns to Brussels on March 25-26, 2025, for its third edition. This must-attend event will bring together political, economic, diplomatic, and industrial decision-makers to discuss the major transformations reshaping international relations and the future of development.
Key discussion topics:
🔹 Crisis of multilateralism and new international alliances
🔹 Remilitarization of major powers and its impact on global governance
🔹 Future of international development and alternative financing
🔹 Europe-Africa partnership strategies in the face of current challenges
Africa at a crossroads: Rethinking governance and development models
In a context marked by major geopolitical reshaping, Africa must rethink its alliances and assert its leadership. The rise of isolationism, the return of militarism, and the weakening of multilateral mechanisms demand a reinvention of governance and financing models.
“Multilateralism as we have known it belongs to the past. Africa must chart its own path, find new models, and assert its sovereignty in the new international order.”
— Adébissi Djogan, Founder and Executive Director of Africa Political Outlook
A laboratory of ideas and actions to shape the future
The 2025 edition will adopt a hybrid format, combining strategic dialogue, interactive sessions, and concrete engagements:
📌 March 25: High-level summit gathering political and economic decision-makers
📌 March 26: Closed-door meeting with 30 leaders on financing and transformation models
Key highlights of the program:
🔹 High-level dialogue on the evolution of North-South relations and reform of multilateral institutions
🔹 Strategies of the EU and AU Commissions to redefine cooperation priorities
🔹 Future of development aid and the role of agencies like AFD, GIZ, and ENABEL
🔹 Strategic industries: artificial intelligence, energy, critical minerals, and African value chains
🔹 DR Congo conflict: stabilization perspectives and mediation initiatives
🔹 Growing influence of the “Global South” and expansion of BRICS+
Leading speakers
The Africa Political Outlook 2025 will host a selection of influential decision-makers from the political, diplomatic, and economic spheres, including:
✔ Younous OMARJEE, Vice-President of the European Parliament
✔ SEM Moussa BATRAKI, Secretary-General of the OEACP
✔ Dr. Najat Maalla M’JID, UN Special Representative on Violence against Children
✔ Ahmedou OULD-ABDALLAH, Former UN Special Representative for West Africa
✔ H.E. Dr. Mamadou TANGARA, Minister of Foreign Affairs of The Gambia
✔ Jean Van WETTER, CEO of Enabel
✔ Hon. Myriam DOSSOU, Vice-President of the National Assembly of Togo
✔ H.E. Albert Pahimi PADACKÉ, Former Prime Minister of Chad
✔ Jean-Yves OLLIVIER, President of the Brazzaville Foundation
✔ Amb. Christophe GUILHOU, Special Envoy of France for the Sahel
✔ Dr. Zinhle MANDELA-DLAMINI, Director of Newshelf
✔ Mathieu BRIENS, Deputy Director for Africa, EEAS
✔ Papa Amadou SARR, Former Minister, Executive Director at AFD
✔ Dr. Sanoussi BILAL, Executive Director, ECDPM
PRACTICAL INFORMATION
📅 Date: March 25-26, 2025
📍 Location: The Hotel, Brussels, Belgium
🌐 Registration & information: www.africapoliticaloutlook.org
Organizer
For the past decade, Initiative For Africa (IFA) has been supporting change-makers, leaders, development institutions, corporations, researchers, and policymakers in shaping a dynamic African private sector—one that creates value and drives sustainable growth.
IFA’s approach is based on capacity building, strategic partnerships, and fostering dialogue on public policy. Since its inception, the organization has supported over 2,000 micro-entrepreneurs, SMEs, and VSEs across sub-Saharan Africa through various training and incubation programs.
Committed to institutional advocacy, IFA provides decision-makers and governments with on-the-ground expertise to enhance public policies, particularly those promoting entrepreneurship in Africa.
Inspired by the resilience and talent of African youth—from Abidjan to Kigali, Dakar to Kampala—IFA believes in local solutions and positive initiatives to build thriving communities and economies.
Its mission is clear: to catalyze transformative energies for sustainable and inclusive development.
Public Affairs Africa is a consulting firm specializing in public affairs and international development. It supports governments, corporations, philanthropic organizations, and startups in strategic foresight, public policy development, and influence communication to maximize impact.
With in-depth expertise in Africa, the firm addresses key issues such as industrialization, climate transition, and sustainable mobility. It also implements global advocacy strategies to enhance organizational influence and engage public opinion.
Its holistic approach integrates strategy, governance, science, and communication. Clients include governments, UN agencies, development banks, and NGOs, benefiting from the expertise of experienced leaders and specialized young professionals.
