On the occasion of the 25th anniversary of the European Union–African Union (EU–AU) partnership, the Supdeco Dakar Group, in collaboration with the European Union Delegation to Senegal, organized a special edition of Supdeco Fridays. The event took place on Friday, December 5, 2025, at the Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture of Dakar, in the presence of senior diplomatic authorities, experts, students, and institutional representatives.
A High-Level Panel for a Strategic Partnership
Under the theme “25 Years of the EU–AU Partnership: Achievements and Perspectives”, the conference was moderated by His Excellency Babacar Sané Bâ, Ambassador and Professor at Supdeco, whose expertise provided a precise and dynamic analytical framework for the discussions.
The opening remarks were delivered by Mr. Abdoul Aziz Sy, CEO of Supdeco Group, who emphasized the importance for students to understand contemporary geopolitical issues, particularly those shaping the relations between Europe and Africa.
Distinguished Contributions from Diplomats and Academics
The panel brought together high-level speakers to share their insights on the evolution of the EU–AU partnership:
- His Excellency Mr. Jean-Marc Pisani, Ambassador of the European Union to Senegal, highlighted the major achievements of the partnership over the past two decades while pointing out the challenges ahead to build a more balanced cooperation focused on innovation, energy transition, youth employment, and regional stability.
- His Excellency Mr. Adão Pinto, Ambassador of Angola to Senegal, provided an in-depth perspective on Africa’s growing role in global geostrategic dynamics and emphasized the need to strengthen dialogue mechanisms and co-development initiatives between the two continents.
- Mr. Amadou Diop, former Senegalese Ambassador to the European Union and Professor at Supdeco, traced the legal, economic, and political evolution of the EU–AU partnership, highlighting diplomatic achievements and areas for improvement to foster a more inclusive cooperation.
The Government of Senegal was also represented, underlining the national importance of this multilateral cooperation.
Strong Participation from African Diplomatic Missions
The conference welcomed ambassadors and diplomatic representatives from several countries, including Namibia, Zimbabwe, Rwanda, Angola, Cameroon, Morocco, Algeria, and Libya.
This diplomatic diversity enriched the discussions and strengthened the pan-African dimension of the event.
Engaged and Outstanding Students
The highlight of the event was the questions-and-answers session, during which Supdeco students stood out. Through relevant, technical, and strategic questions, they demonstrated:
- a deep understanding of international issues,
- critical analysis skills,
- mastery of contemporary challenges related to governance, security, economics, migration, energy, and Africa’s strategic autonomy.
Their excellent contributions were praised by all the diplomats present, reflecting the academic excellence and intellectual rigor that characterize Supdeco’s training.
A Renewed Commitment to Training Global Leaders
Through this exceptional edition of Supdeco Fridays, Supdeco Dakar reaffirms its ambition to educate leaders capable of understanding, analyzing, and influencing global issues. This event marks an important step in strengthening the ties between the European Union, the African Union, and the academic community.