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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

The UK’s new approach to Africa

15 December 2025 · Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office

Proposed by Chris Elmore Lab Bridgend

Foreign Affairs

Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.

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At a glance

Key points

  • The UK government is launching a high-level document to guide future engagement with Africa.
  • The document focuses on seven key areas including investment and trade, climate action, and peace and stability.
  • The new approach aims to foster respectful partnerships and mutual growth between the UK and Africa.

Issue summary

The statement outlines a new approach to the UK's relationship with Africa, focusing on mutual long-term partnership and aligning with UK strengths.

Action requested

The government is fulfilling its manifesto commitment by launching a high-level framing document that guides future engagement in seven key areas: investment and trade, migration, climate action, peace and stability, system strengthening, global decision-making, and innovation. The approach prioritizes respectful partnerships and mutual growth.

Key facts

  • The UK launched a five-month listening exercise involving over 600 organisations.
  • The new approach covers seven areas including investment and trade, migration, climate action, peace and stability, system strengthening, global decision-making, and innovation.
  • The government pledged £850 million to the Global Fund, which stands to save over one million lives.
  • The UK will host the Illicit Finance Summit in London next year.
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