Africa
African leaders and their European counterparts meet in the Ivorian capital, Abidjan, to dilate on how to solve some mutual problems ranging from youth unemployment, security and migration.
Under the auspices of the 5th African Union (A.U.) and European Union (E.U.) summit, the leaders will meet over a two day period between Wednesday November 29 to Thursday November 30, 2017.
The summit comes at a time when migration is high on the news agenda as a result of the slavery report from Libya weeks ago.
Whiles in Ivory Coast, the leaders are expected to once again try to reinforce existing measures to curb the illegal immigration of young Africans to Europe.
Good morning, #Abidjan. Today, African and European countries discuss sustainble economic development and investments, regional security and migration issues here at the #EUAfricasummit. pic.twitter.com/ShY6JhmAWJ
— Germany in the EU (@GermanyintheEU) November 29, 2017
The issue of investing in the young African by way of providing employment and skills training is at the heart of the summit. The theme of the summit is “Investing in the Youth for a Sustainable Future.”
A number of African leaders have already arrived in Ivory Coast amongst others Nigeria’s Muhammadu Buhari, Paul Kagame of Rwanda, Jacob Zuma of South Africa and Joao Lourenco of Angola.
01:03
Russia becomes first country to recognise Afghanistan's Taliban government
01:24
EU to seek tougher measures from Libyan authorities on Mediterranean migrant sea crossings
01:22
World will have to learn to live with heatwaves, UN says
Go to video
Paraguayan town celebrates vibrant Kamba Ra'anga festival with masks, fire and tradition
00:00
Ivory Coast: Laurent Gbagbo and Tidjane Thiam's parties form a united opposition front
01:47
Chinese city of Xuchang is world's biggest producer of wigs