After Mali withdrawal: Sahel insecurity, coup contagion dominate EU-AU summit

How much are insecurity and weak institutions on the continent a problem for all? Europeans insist they are trying to make it about more than just visas and stopping migrants from crossing the Mediterranean.

Regarding the rules of engagement for security, development and trade, how is Europe faring in the face of competition from the likes of China, Turkey and more? With millions of dual nationals who are both African and EU citizens, the stakes go well beyond one region and one issue. 

Produced by Charles Wente, Juliette Laurain and Léopoldine Iribarren.

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