Bono to lobby for Africa at EU summit

U2 LEAD singer Bono is to address EU ministers meeting in Dublin next week.

Bono will focus on Africa, a cause he has long espoused. He is set to speak to ministers about how the EU can reform development aid and make more effective investments.

All 25 EU states will be represented at the informal meeting in Dublin Castle on June 1, where ministers will consider EU development policy and discuss possible reforms.