As the world prepares for a more ambitious phase of Africa–Europe cooperation on sustainable energy, The Youth Café had the privilege of joining the Annual Stakeholder Forum of the Long-Term Joint EU-AU Research and Innovation Partnership on Renewable Energy (LEAP-RE), held on 21 October 2025. This gathering marked a historic milestone: the official transition from LEAP-RE to its successor, the Long-Term Joint EU-AU Research and Innovation Partnership on Sustainable Energy (LEAP-SE).
Young People Re-defining the Future of Democratic Processes in Africa
On the 11th of August 2023, The Youth Cafe, in partnership with Youth Democracy Cohort and the European Union, organized a webinar under the subject of ‘Young People re-defining the future of democratic processes in Africa.’ This 90-minute webinar explored how young people, especially young women, can take an active and meaningful role in shaping the democratic processes in Africa. This webinar was part of a broader project, “The Ignite African Youth Project” and was in line with the commemoration of International Youth Day 2023 under the theme ‘Green skills for youth towards a sustainable world’, highlighting the need for empowering youth with the skills necessary to drive sustainability initiatives at local and global levels.