Russia-Ukraine War and The Future of Africa-European Relations: Is Europe Dividing Africa?

The objective of the Africa-European relations is to create a conducive space for solidarity with former colonies to foster security, peace and sustainable prosperity for citizens of the African Union and the European Union, now and in the future, bringing together people, regions and organisations. In the wake of the current Russian-Ukraine war, the European Union (EU) has sought to cash in on its multilateral relationships, including with Africa. Africa has been called upon to support the EU against Russia. While most African countries have decided to remain neutral in the Russia-Ukraine war, it is no longer hidden that the war has already created blocks in the continent, with many countries quietly siding with warring parties. Will the conflict eventually divide Africa into two blocks? One in favour, and the other against Russia. The war is testing the neutrality of various countries in Africa. The question is, is Europe dividing Africa? What will the future of Africa-European relations be in the aftermath of the Russia-Ukraine war? This paper interrogates these issues as it explores how African countries navigate between neutrality and siding with warring parties. The paper will rely on qualitative research method to gather in-depth insights into this emerging problem