We stand at a geopolitical tipping point. The international order is fragmenting with the rise of populism, climate shocks, great power rivalry and economic nationalism. The multilateral system that once anchored global stability risks sliding into irrelevance.
Look no further than our own two continents. Africa and Europe’s relationship has at times been transactional and short-term, driven by crises, from migration to security.
But we cannot simply stand by and allow this fragmentation to take hold. Neither Africa nor Europe can confront the interconnected challenges of today alone — but through interdependence, we stand a chance.