The New Windhoek Dialogue allowed for enriched discussion by expert contributions and will strengthen the dialogue and networking between Africa and Europe as well as amongst African parties themselves.

The following issues have been discussed:

Africa-EU relations in a changing global context;

The state of democracy in Sub-Sahara Africa, including respect for fundamental human rights and civil and political liberties, freedom of the press, the rule of law, separation of powers, the fight against corruption, the quality of electoral processes and the political challenges faced by political parties in Sub-Sahara Africa;

The political situation in countries such as Angola, DR Congo, Mozambique, Tanzania, Uganda and Togo;

Security crisis, root causes of terrorism and ethnic conflicts threatening peace and stability in Africa as well as obstacles standing in the way for setting up a well-functioning African Peace and Security Architecture was discussed;

The challenge of migration in its humanitarian, security, development and political dimension;

Economic challenges in Sub-Sahara Africa, regional integration and ways to achieve an inclusive economic growth.

The topics delivered benefitted from experts on the field and provoked critical discussions on the floor. The Dialogue concluded with a joint declaration on the above-mentioned issues. A press release on the situation in Tanzania as well as a press conference was held to brief the public on the new and fascinating high level discussion forum.

The next “New Windhoek Dialogue” is planned for 2016 and should be an occasion to access progress achieved.