The Geopolitics and Geoeconomics Program dives deep into the complexities of a multipolar world and Africa’s positioning within it, providing evidence-based analysis and policy innovation, and offering a platform for discussions, collaborations, and broader policy and practical engagements.
Senior Fellow and Head of Program
Project Coordinator
Africa's current and emerging strategic positioning marks a significant shift in its relations with other regions – one that promises to transform the continents engagement with the world. From analyzing the dynamics of great power competition to dissecting the impacts of energy transitions on geopolitical trends, our program covers a wide range of topics. We analyze how the shifting geopolitical landscape presents both challenges and opportunities for African states and institutions as they navigate complex transitions in political, social, technological, ecological, and industrial domains.
Our aim is to provide policymakers, as well as researchers, businesses, and civil society actors with the knowledge and tools to navigate the complexities of the geopolitical moment, imagining forms of partnerships and collaborations that can lead to mutually beneficial solutions. Through our publications, events, and policy recommendations, we strive to foster evidence-based analysis and promote innovative solutions. Our objective is to place African perspectives at the center of analyses of the relations that Africa has and is developing with other regions and blocs. Together with our partners, we aim to ensure that African voices and agendas are actively shaping the terms of the continent’s engagement with the world.
The project Geopolitics and Geoeconomics in Africa Europe Relations is the first project of the Geopolitics and Geoeconomics Programme. The project is funded by Stiftung Mercator.
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This interactive map and its accompanying report illustrate bilateral and multilateral agreements made with African countries regarding access to their green or critical minerals.
This interactive map tracks Africa+1 summits from 1973–2024, showing how African states’ diplomatic partnerships have evolved from France to Asia, the US, and beyond, highlighting changing global ties and emerging international partners.
This interactive database maps trade, investment, and green projects between African countries and major actors — China, the EU, and Gulf states — tracking pledged and disbursed climate finance to support Africa’s energy transition.
As global demand for clean energy minerals rises, this guide explores how the African Union’s Green Minerals Strategy drives value addition, regional value chains, and industrialisation to support Africa’s energy transition and development.
As global competition for critical minerals intensifies, this interactive guide explores how the EU’s Critical Raw Materials Act strengthens supply chains, reduces strategic dependencies, and supports Europe’s green, digital, and industrial transition.
Africa aims to turn its critical minerals into industrial growth. This project explores how African countries can add value to resources, build CRM-based industries, and navigate global partnerships to create jobs and drive development.
APRI launched its Green Transition Minerals project by bringing together researchers, academics, policy experts and leading thinkers to help develop the policies and alliances that will enable Africa to add value to the raw materials and create jobs, the priority for the youngest continent in the world.
Learn MoreAs ECOWAS celebrates its golden jubilee in 2025, African scholars and practitioners reflect on the future of regional integration in West Africa. The ECOWAS Policy Analysis Series (EPAS), coordinated by APRI with GIZ support, brings African voices to the forefront through 14 insightful policy papers.
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