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SUMMARY:Time to reset : ending the self-deception in Africa-Europe relatio
 ns - Professor Carlos Lopes (University of Cape Town)\, Professor Ricardo 
 Soares de Oliveira (University of Oxford)
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20250612T170000
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20250612T181500
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DESCRIPTION:The illusions that have long defined Africa-Europe relations a
 re not just outdated—they are\, Professor Carlos Lopes argues\, actively
  harmful. As Africa repositions itself within a rapidly changing global or
 der\, clinging to legacy narratives only deepens inequality and missed opp
 ortunities.\n\nThis event\, marking the presentation of a book already dow
 nloaded over 35\,000 times\, offers a candid critique of the misconception
 s that continue to distort the relationship. Professor Lopes makes the cas
 e for a fundamental reset: one grounded in realism\, mutual respect\, and 
 recognition of Africa’s growing agency. It is a call to move beyond comf
 ort zones and face the hard truths needed to build authentic\, future-orie
 nted partnerships.\nSpeakers:\nProfessor Carlos Lopes (University of Cape 
 Town)\, Professor Ricardo Soares de Oliveira (University of Oxford)
LOCATION:Oxford Martin School (Lecture Theatre (and Online))\, 34 Broad St
 reet OX1 3BD
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URL:https://talks.ox.ac.uk/talks/id/01429dcf-a593-444b-b48e-9eae39ccf442/
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