Alexandre Polack

Chair of the Africa Working Party (COAFR) of the Council of the European Union. European External Action Service (EEAS) Official. @eu_eeas

[Equipe de France ⭐⭐ @equipedefrance]

VICTOIREEEEEE !! 💙🔥

Nos Bleus s’imposent pour leur entrée dans la Coupe du Monde 🙌

🇫🇷3-1🇸🇳 #FRASEN | #FIFAWorldCup

[Patricia Llombart 🇪🇺 @llombartpatUE]

Thanks and “hasta luego” to @AMaioColicheUE for her support as Deputy Managing Director for Africa. It was great to work together again and move the African agenda with all the colleagues in MD África at the @eu_eeas

[Annette Weber @EUSR_Weber]

Sincere thanks to @CY2026EU for having hosted a timely meeting bridging the two sides of the Red Sea - the Horn of Africa and the Middle East - in a timely and joint exchange of 🇪🇺 Africa & MENA Directors on the region alongside my colleague @EUSR_Gulf

[Hadja Lahbib @hadjalahbib]

Great to be back in Addis 🇪🇹

Starting with two great meetings with @_AfricanUnion Chairperson @ymahmoudali & @_AfricanUnion Commissioner @amma_twumamoah

[Hadja Lahbib @hadjalahbib]

À Bunia 🇨🇩 pour témoigner du soutien et de la solidarité de l’🇪🇺 aux côtés des personnes affectées par l’Ebola.

Aujourd’hui, l’UE mobilise €5M supplémentaires, en plus des €84M alloués en réponse à cette crise, pour soutenir les infrastructures de santé et la recherche.

[European External Action Service - EEAS 🇪🇺 @eu_eeas]

The HR/VP @kajakallas met with African Ambassadors to the EU to mark #AfricaDay and follow up on the Luanda Summit. Constructive exchanges on EU-Africa relations, recent geopolitical developments, and opportunities for cooperation.

We share a deep commitment to reinforcing our partnership across all key files: from strengthening security to championing multilateralism. Stronger together #EUAU

[Kaja Kallas @kajakallas]

It was a pleasure to meet Foreign Minister @_OrbanAnita today.

She is absolutely right, it is good to have Hungary back in the European family.

Today, we had a substantive discussion on a range of EU’s foreign policy priorities, including Russia’s war against Ukraine and the situation in the Middle East.

I look forward to working closely with her in the EU Foreign Affairs Council and beyond.

[EU Council @EUCouncil]

🇪🇺 #OnThisDay 40 years ago, the EU’s 12-star flag was raised for the first time outside the @EU_Commission building in Brussels.

Today, it stands as one of the most recognisable symbols of European unity and identity.

Find out more about its history⬇️
https://t.co/f16gZ3s8qE

[Hadja Lahbib @hadjalahbib]

Today’s EU & UNICEF Humanitarian Air Bridge will deliver 100 tonnes of aid to fight #Ebola in the DRC: medicines, protective gear, tents & more.

We’re acting fast: €15M in new humanitarian assistance announced Friday, on top of €87M allocated for the Great Lakes this year.

[Patricia Llombart 🇪🇺 @llombartpatUE]

Happy #AfricaDay to our partners and friends in the continent!
Congratulations for 63 years of unity and integration. A project inspired by the founding fathers and fuelled by Africa’s vibrant youth.
Europe stands committed to a shared future of peace, opportunity and prosperity

[Henriette Geiger @EUAmbKenya]

Speed dating on the roof top of the EU delegation Kenya between the ambassadors of the 20 EU Member States present in Kenya and the visiting members of the Brussels-based COAFR group. This is the Member States working group steering the EU’s Africa policy.

[IEBC @IEBCKenya]

Today, the @IEBCKenya, led by @EEEthekon, hosted a delegation from the European Union and the EU Council Africa Working Party (COAFR) during their annual working visit to Kenya. The discussions focused on Kenya’s preparations for the 2027 General Election and the Commission’s key priorities in the coming months, including electoral integrity, inclusion and institutional readiness.

@EEEthekon highlighted major milestones, including over 30 by-elections conducted since assuming office, which have strengthened operational learning in logistics and voter engagement. The Commission also reported 2.6 million new registered voters, bringing the total register to 24.7 million, with a target of 28.5 million for the 2027 General Election. The soon-to-be-launched Election Operation Plan (EOP) will outline the full roadmap to 2027, while enhanced media engagement continues to place communication at the centre of electoral preparedness.

He further emphasized growing challenges around trust, polarization, youth engagement and the impact of digital threats such as misinformation, disinformation and AI-driven manipulation, noting that credible elections require coordinated action, strong voter education and sustained public trust-building.

The Vice Chairperson, Fahima Abdallah Araphat, OGW, underscored diaspora inclusion efforts, with plans to expand voter registration not only beyond embassies but also to 17 additional countries.

Commissioner Dr. Ann Nderitu,CBS, highlighted the gender inclusion reforms, disability accessibility measures and broader strategies targeting special interest groups to ensure equitable participation in the democratic process.

#16thJulyByelection #YourVoteYourFuture #TalkWithIEBC #StopFakeNews

[IEBC @IEBCKenya]

Mr. Alexandre Polack, EU COAFR Chair, reaffirmed the EU’s commitment to Kenya as a key democratic partner and emphasized support for credible, transparent, and peaceful elections. The delegation expressed interest in deepening understanding of Kenya’s electoral environment and highlighted continued support for civic space, human rights, media freedom and inclusion of youth, women and marginalized groups.

The meeting concluded with a shared commitment to strengthen cooperation and ensure that the 2027 General Election is peaceful, credible, inclusive and trusted recognizing that democratic stability remains essential for governance, development and long-term economic resilience.

#16thJulyByelection #YourVoteYourFuture #TalkWithIEBC #StopFakeNews

[MAECI @MAECIDJIBOUTI]

Le Secrétaire général du Ministère des Affaires étrangères, Amb Mohamed Ali Hassan a reçu ce matin une délégation du Groupe de travail « Afrique » au sein de l’Union européenne (COAFR), dans le cadre d’une visite consacrée à l’évaluation et au renforcement du partenariat stratégique entre Djibouti et l’Union européenne.

Les échanges ont porté sur la sécurité maritime, la stabilité régionale, les migrations ainsi que le renforcement de la coopération multilatérale, dans un esprit de dialogue, de confiance mutuelle et de partenariat durable.

[Patricia Llombart 🇪🇺 @llombartpatUE]

Europe Day 2026 in Ivory Coast
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[European External Action Service - EEAS 🇪🇺 @eu_eeas]

Some send statements. We send people.

From polling stations at dawn to negotiating rooms at midnight, the EU does not do this for the headline. Real partnership means showing up. Again. And again.

[Patricia Llombart 🇪🇺 @llombartpatUE]

Europe Day 2026 in Brussels at the @eu_eeas 🇪🇺

Happy #EuropeDay

[EU Council @EUCouncil]

🇪🇺 Visit us to celebrate Europe Day!

Join us for a fun-filled day of activities and learn more about EU policy-making.

When and where?
📍 Brussels
📅 Saturday 9 May
⏰ 10:00-18:00
👋 No need to register!

Check out the programme 🔗 https://t.co/C0gkEcrXU3

[Patricia Llombart 🇪🇺 @llombartpatUE]

Europe Day 2026 in #Kenya
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[Patricia Llombart 🇪🇺 @llombartpatUE]

Congrats @JoaoCravinho!

As a Bruges alum, proud to see such an experienced and inspiring colleague guide future generations in discovering Europe.

From @eu_eeas Africa, you’ll be deeply missed.