AU and Germany strengthen cooperation on energy and infrastructure

The African Union and Germany have agreed to prioritize funding for energy and infrastructure projects following high-level development cooperation talks in Addis Ababa. The joint partnership includes a renewable energy pipeline of 4,000 megawatts of generation capacity and 1,500 km of transmission lines, supporting the African Single Electricity Market and the Continental Power System Master Plan. While specific investment figures were not disclosed, Germany noted its total support for the AU has exceeded one billion euros since 2004. Beyond electricity, the cooperation focuses on implementing the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) and developing regional transport corridors like the Central Corridor. The partnership also covers health, governance, and security, with aims to strengthen continental institutions and combat illicit financial flows. The next development dialogue between the two partners is scheduled for 2027 in Addis Ababa.