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Does Ireland have a diplomatic presence in Africa?

Building on Ireland’s longstanding engagement with Africa, and as part of the Government’s Global Ireland initiative, this Strategy frames an expansion of Ireland’s diplomatic presence on the continent. Three new Irish Embassies will be opened in North and West Africa.

How many embassies does Ireland have in Africa?

Following the opening of new Embassies in Morocco (2021) and Senegal (2023), Ireland’s diplomatic presence on the continent of Africa has now grown to 14 Embassies from Cairo to Pretoria. This deepening of ties with Africa was envisaged under ‘Global Ireland: Ireland’s Strategy for Africa to 2025’, launched in November 2019.

What is Ireland's strategy for Africa?

is in Ireland’s interest and in Europe’s interest. This Strategy for Africa sets out a vision for how Ireland will work bilaterally, as a committed Member State of the European Union, and internationally, particularly in the United Nations, to deepen mutually beneficial relations, and in response to shared and global c

Does Ireland have a relationship with Africa?

Our ever-deepening ties with Africa are set to expand under Global Ireland: Ireland’s Strategy for Africa to 2025, launched in November 2019, which includes a commitment to open three new Embassies on the continent of Africa.

How will Ireland support African regional integration?

VII. Ireland will give strong support for African regional integration as an engine of political stability and eco-nomic growth. The Department will examine ways in which we can engage more effectively with the African Union and Africa’s Regional Economic Communities. A strengthened mandate on trade and investment VIII.

How will Ireland contribute to a strengthened EU-Africa Partnership?

It commits Ireland to working more closely with EU and African partners to build a more ambitious and effective political infrastructure to underpin a strengthened EU-Africa partnership. Ireland will also deepen engagement with African partners through multilateral institutions, such as the United Nations.