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Written question asked by Bell Ribeiro-Addy (Labour) on Tuesday, 16 December 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 18 December 2025. It was answered by Chris Elmore (Labour) on Thursday, 18 December 2025 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.


Africa: Foreign Relations

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, with reference to the UK's Africa Approach launch on 15 December 2025, what measurable objectives the Government has set for its modernised approach to relations with African countries, and over what timeframe progress will be assessed.

Answer

The statement published on 15 December (UIN HCWS1168) sets out the seven areas of shared interest which we will prioritise alongside our African partners over the coming year, and we will set out the progress made in each area in due course, including on measurable objectives such as the scaling up of private capital for African development priorities, and the Mission 300 goals on access to electricity.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
100455
Session
2024-26
Related items
The UK’s new approach to Africa
Monday, 15 December 2025
Written statements
House of Commons
Subjects
Africa Foreign relations
Link
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