EABF Quarterly Newsletter: Jan-Mar 2026

Corridors, Connections and Connectivity The March edition of the EU–Africa Business Forum Facility newsletter explores how transport corridors, logistics networks and digital connectivity are reshaping trade and investment links between Europe and Africa. Our lead insight focuses on investment opportunities in Ethiopia, ahead of the EU–Ethiopia Business Forum (20–22 April) in Addis Ababa. It examines how improved transport infrastructure and digital systems are helping a landlocked economy connect to regional and global markets. To support investment, we also consider how the EU’s Global Gateway – from the flagship projects to funded programmes, and innovative financial and instruments – are shaping the EU-Africa opportunity. Don’t miss exclusive insights and interviews with from: - Wim Vanhelleputte, CEO, Safaricom Ethiopia - H.E. Sofie From-Emmesberger, Ambassador of the EU to Ethiopia - Mesfin Biru Weldegeorgis, CEO, Air Congo The newsletter also shares the two-phased approach to driving investment in everything from agribusiness to digital connectivity and transport, ahead of the Angola-EU Lobito Corridor Forum (16 March – 6 May). Read the March newsletter for the latest insights and updates.