African Axis aims at mobilising and harnessing the intellectual and financial resources of professionals of the African diaspora in Belgium to contribute to public debate on Africa in Europe, influence policy making on Africa at the European level and  contribute to the development of the African continent. Through its actions it strives to:

• create opportunities for African diaspora groups and individuals to interact and share learning and experience with each other

• strengthen and mobilise african diaspora input into Africa-focused policy processes and initiatives at the EU level

• advocate for adoption of positive policy approaches to Africa at the Belgian government, EU and other international levels

• provide a platform through which the african diaspora can contribute to the economic and social uplifting of the African continent

To this end, it engages with:

• members of the African diaspora community

• members of the wider European public

• the African diplomatic representation in Brussels

• European Union institutions

• other Brussels-based international and multilateral institutions

• Non-governmental organisations

• and with the media