Viwanou Gnassounou

Executive Business and Development Policy Advisor Former Assistant Secretary-General @PressACP, Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States #

[Africa Political Outlook @APO2026_]

🤝 Strategic Engagement | Africa–Europe Momentum

Productive meeting between H.E. Ahmed Abu Zeid, Ambassador of Egypt to Belgium, Luxembourg and EU, Ambassador @gviwanou and Mme Nelly Berthelot, the Africa Political Outlook Committee.

Discussions focused on:

🌍 Strengthening Africa’s positioning in a shifting global order
🇪🇺 Consolidating the Africa–Europe partnership through shared capacity
⚙️ Translating diplomatic dialogue into structured cooperation

At a time when global governance models are being redefined, Africa–Europe relations must move beyond symbolism toward strategic alignment and measurable impact.

That’s exactly the space APO is building — where diplomacy meets strategic execution.

🎯 APO 2026 – Forces of the Future
📅 March 26–27, 2026
📍 Brussels

🔗 Info & Registration: https://t.co/94Pa2371zS

#APO2026 #AfricaEurope #StrategicDialogue

[Africa Political Outlook @APO2026_]

🇬🇳 Strengthening Guinea’s engagement ahead of the APO 2026

We had the pleasure of meeting with H.E. @AichaNanetteC, Ambassador of the #Republic of Guinea to the European Union in #Brussels, to prepare #Guinea’s participation in the Africa Political Outlook 2026.

The meeting brought together @gviwanou, Chairman of the Advisory Board, alongside Advisory Board Members @NellyBerthelot - Mandengue, @TazoKenhago, and @AdebissiDjogan .

The discussion focused on aligning priorities, identifying strategic contributions, and ensuring a high-level engagement that reflects Guinea’s role in shaping Africa’s political and economic future.

#APO 2026 continues to build bridges between African leadership, institutions, and global partners — turning dialogue into coordinated action.

We look forward to welcoming the Republic of #Guinea in #Brussels.

Join the thinkers and decision-makers writing the next chapter of African history.

🎯 APO 2026 – Forces of the Future
📅 March 26 & 27, 2026
📍 Brussels

🔗 Info & Registration: https://t.co/94Pa2371zS

#APO2026 #Guinea #Diplomacy

[Africa Political Outlook @APO2026_]

Our Chairman of the Advisory Board, Viwanou Gnassounou, alongside Advisory Board Members Nelly Berthelot and Olivier Kenhago Tazo, met with H.E. Ali Yakoub Mahamoud,
Ambassador of the African Union to the European Union, in Brussels.

The meeting focused on:
▪️ Presenting the vision, positioning and strategic ambition of the Africa Political Outlook
▪️ Formally inviting H.E. Ali Yakoub Mahamoud to the 26-27 March 2026 for the APO Summit, Brussels.
▪️ Exploring institutional support from the African Union

This high-level exchange reflects a shared commitment to anchoring the APO within continental priorities, strengthening Africa–EU dialogue, and reinforcing collaboration between political, institutional and thought-leadership platforms shaping Africa’s future.

Meaningful impact starts with alignment, trust and the right partnerships.

@gviwanou @NellyBerthelot @TazoKenhago @AdebissiDjogan
@AliyakoubM
@_AfricanUnion @UnionCommission
@MosesVilakati

#APO #AfricanUnion #AfricaEU #StrategicDialogue

[EgyptinBrussels @EgyptinBrussels]

Just wrapped up a productive meeting with Africa Political Outlook. Insightful exchanges on governance, regional dynamics, and pathways to deeper cooperation. Looking forward to continued dialogue and collaboration @APO2025_ @AdebissiDjogan
@gviwanou

[Khalid Fahad Al-Hajri @Amb_KFALHajri]

Engaging discussion with Mr. Adébissi Djogan, Founder-Executive Director & Ambassador Viwanou Gnassounou, Chairman of the Steering Committee of the APO on the outcomes of the 3rd edition of the APO summit & on ways to promote peace, stability & prosperity in the world.

[Khalid Fahad Al-Hajri @Amb_KFALHajri]

Pleased to meet Mr. Adébissi Djogan, Founder-Executive Director & Mr. Viwanou Gnassounou,Chairman of the Steering Committee of the Africa Political Outlook at the 3rd Edition of its summit “New South, Old World” discussing African-European relations & cooperation.

[OACPS Secretariat @PressACP]

At the OACPS Ambassadorial Retreat, Mr. Viwanou Gnassounou, former Assistant Secretary-General of the organization and a facilitating speaker, emphasized its growing importance in a world filled with discord. He praised the OACPS's ability to foster constructive dialogues and investments among its member nations, aiming to achieve collective prosperity. Mr. Gnassounou highlighted initiatives by the OACPS that enable member countries to unify their stances on international platforms such as the WTO, thereby pooling their intellectual resources to support less affluent nations in negotiations with wealthier counterparts. He depicted the OACPS as an essential forum where nations from Africa, the Caribbean, and the Pacific gather to discuss shared concerns, thus enhancing their global influence.

@gviwanou @patrfrancis @kaminajsmith @jenswandel @KaiSawaieke @fijitimes @CARICOMorg @ForumSEC @AU_ECOSOCC @ecowas_cedeao

[World Cocoa Conference @WorldCocoaConf]

🤝 Dive deep into "Governance: management and the functioning of the markets" at Track 3, moderated by @gviwanou, of the #WorldCocoaConference!

Register now! 👉 https://t.co/F1jgAZ1xA6

#sustainablecocoa #CocoaBrussels2024 #CocoaSustainability

@IntlCocoaOrg @BelgiumMFA

[Alex Assanvo @AlexAssanvo]

I look forward to speaking at the World Cocoa Conference in April. Paying farmers more is one of the key pillars of a truly sustainable cocoa and lies at the heart of the work that we’re doing at @CIGhCocoa . Now it’s time for action. Thanks @IntlCocoaOrg

[World Cocoa Conference @WorldCocoaConf]

📢 Delve into Cocoa Policies at "PANEL 10 - Cocoa Policies and Regulations" during the #WorldCocoaConference 2024

You will gain a deeper understanding of the current policy environment and its impact on the cocoa sector

Register now👉https://t.co/yYQI3HkcBD

#CocoaBrussels2024

[World Cocoa Conference @WorldCocoaConf]

Stuck on Living Income for Cocoa Farmers? Let's fix it together at PANEL 1 of the upcoming #WorldCocoaConference 2024.

Register today🔗 https://t.co/W6neY5j3Wt

#CocoaSustainability #CocoaBrussels2024 #cocoa @IntlCocoaOrg @BelgiumMFA

[Viwanou Gnassounou @gviwanou]

https://t.co/9OLui8jjhr

[nicola bellomo @nicolabellomo]

Very stimulating discussion hosted by EIS @AfricaEuropeFdn on EU-AU partnership on Food Security. Agriculture transformation, #Multilateralism and coordinated approaches are the way forward @IPESfood @LeonardMizziEU @Raschad_AK @gviwanou @geslainlaneelle @RobertoBerutti @eu_eeas

[Carrefour de l'Europe 🇪🇺 @CarrefourEurope]

⁦@Mariearenaps⁩ ⁦@djinnitsaid⁩ ⁦@SanBilal1⁩ et ⁦@gviwanou⁩ pour discuter à Bruxelles d’un nouveau partenariat UE-UA https://t.co/JewAy22Wsr

[Viwanou Gnassounou @gviwanou]

6e sommet Union européenne ‐ Union africaine: une vision commune pour 2030. Comment y arriver? Des pistes à creuser, des outils à repenser. #AUEUSummit @_AfricanUnion @EU_Partnerships @Europarl_FR @EIB @PressACP @RFI @ECDPM
https://t.co/6qRbyeFOhP

[Ghana Cocoa Board @ghcocobod]

The other speakers at the Sustainable Cocoa Dialogue also agreed that remunerative income is the surest way to achieving sustainability in the cocoa industry @StrikkerRon @IntlCocoaOrg @AlexAssanvo @WorldCocoa @gviwanou @conseilkfekko

[Viwanou Gnassounou @gviwanou]

@EuropeInGhana @DAcconciaEU @eu_eeas @EU_Partnerships @ghcocobod @JuttaUrpilainen @NAkufoAddo @StrikkerRon @IntlCocoaOrg @AlexAssanvo @WorldCocoa It will we be a privilege to present during this high level conference and to facilitate discussion in the Panel

[European Union in Ghana @EuropeInGhana]

🔜🔜 The @europeinghana is organising a “High-level conference on sustainable cocoa”, Wednesday, 30 June 2021.
The discussion will focus on economic, social and environmental sustainability of the sector🌳🍫💚
To join the event please register at 🔗https://t.co/U0xEnry1Ou

[Rick Scobey @RickScobey]

Thanks @Trade_EU and @EU_Partnerships for great dialogue today - and clear message that increase in farmer income will require stable long-term supply management and effective action on deforestation and child labor

[Ewa Synowiec @EwaSynowiec]

A part of #CocoaTalks is about improving living standards for #cocoa farmers. First on the agenda: the income of farmers in Ivory Coast & #Ghana Delighted to see such high quality discussion about this important topic. https://t.co/HaMM9Nr1aK @Trade_EU @EU_Partnerships