The Europe – Central Africa Network (EurAc), created in 2003, aims to support the Great Lakes region build a better future. EurAc carries out advocacy work for a strong, coherent and sustainable engagement by the European Union and its Member States integrated into a regional approach.
At present, EurAc gathers 33 European civil society organisations that work on and in the region and that support local civil society in Burundi, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Rwanda in promoting peace and development, and in defending human rights.
28/10/2025 - Policy Brief - (EN/FR)
DRC, European Union, Great Lakes; Peace & Security
Despite recent developments on the diplomatic front, the situation in Eastern DRC remains dire and civilians face numerous daily challenges in terms of security, socio-economic conditions, and human rights. In face of this human tragedy, EurAc calls for a coordinated, coherent, and firm European diplomatic response in support of a truly inclusive peace process, based on respect for human rights and justice.
10/07/2025 - Communiqué - (EN/FR)
European Union, Great Lakes; Peace & Security
As the EU Council prepares to decide on the renewal of the EUSR’s mandate, EurAc members strongly call on the Member States to extend this role, which is crucial for peace, stability, and the credibility of European action in the region.
19/05/2025 - Report - (EN/FR)
Burundi, European Union; Inclusive political participation & Human Rights
As Burundians prepare to embark on a new electoral cycle that will culminate in the 2027 presidential election, the EurAc network has prepared a new report titled "On the Road to Burundi's elections: between military tensions and economic collapse". In a pre-electoral context marked by grave regional instability, this document offers an in-depth analysis of the country's political, economic, and security situation, and calls for renewed cooperation between the EU and Burundi.
