By Stefano Manservisi, Mehari Taddele Maru The European Union should increase its investment in the next generation of African leaders, Stefano Manservisi and Mehari Taddele Maru write. Africa’s influence on the world stage is growing. Not only does the continent play an increasing diplomatic role in the Ukraine war; its membership of, and participation in, multilateral forums such as the G20 and BRICS is growing, and it demands a place in the UN Security Council.