The UK鈥檚 new Approach to Africa: summary of consultation
A summary of the UK government's consultation on a new approach to its relationship with African partners.
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The UK government is committed to a new Approach to Africa, founded on genuine partnerships and respect, to deliver mutual long-term benefit. In November 2024, during his visit to Nigeria and South Africa, the Foreign Secretary initiated a 5-month consultation to hear African partners鈥� views on the state of the relationship with the UK.
The consultation took place both in the UK and through our overseas network. We engaged with 47 national governments and over 25 multilateral institutions, such as United Nations agencies, and over 600 organisations, including businesses, civil society organisations, think tanks, universities, diaspora organisations, and creatives.
The evidence and insights from the consultation will inform and shape the UK鈥檚 new Africa Approach, which will be formally launched in the second half of 2025. It will set out how the UK can partner with African countries to boost sustainable economic growth, combat the climate crisis, tackle insecurity, and address our migration priorities, drawing on our shared cultural and people-to-people links.