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Africa: Trade Agreements

Asked by Callum AndersonLabourForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled Answered 29 December 2025UIN 100535

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps she is taking to monitor implementation of the Africa Approach across Government departments.

Answered by Chris Elmore

I refer the Hon Member to the statement published on 15 December (UIN HCWS1168) setting out the Government's new Approach to Africa.

The statement recognised that despite its abundant natural resources, Africa has the lowest levels of modern energy access, and the UK is working with the World Bank and African Development Bank to address that issue. We will provide further updates on implementation of initiatives arising from that work.

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