The Council of EU foreign ministers is expected to discuss the negotiating mandate for the future agreement between the EU and the African, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP)
NEWS
Congo future elections in EU focus
The Foreign Affairs Council will discuss the situation in the Democratic Republic of Congo, following up on the Council conclusions of 11 December 2017 and
EU launches €400 million aid programmes for Africa
African Union and European Union Commissioners adopted concrete measures to address pressing global issues in key areas such as peace and security, migration, job creation
Outbreak of cholera in Nigeria
A cholera outbreak has killed 12 people and may have infected at least 134 others in the northeast Nigerian state of Adamawa, an official said
eu-africa
EU-Africa beyond Cotonou agreement
The Council of EU foreign ministers is expected to discuss the negotiating mandate for the future agreement between the EU and the African, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP)
Congo future elections in EU focus
The Foreign Affairs Council will discuss the situation in the Democratic Republic of Congo, following up on the Council conclusions of 11 December 2017 and
Africa /Human rights
Policeman killed in Ouagadougou in counterterrorist raid
Burkina Faso security forces neutralised three suspected terrorists and arrested one more on Tuesday (22/05/2017) morning in an operation on the outskirts of the capital
Sudan: Justice for Noura campaign goes worldwide
Human rights activists worldwide are fighting to defend life of Sudanese young woman Noura Hussein (19), who was forcefully married, and raped by the man
politics
EU expects Guinea Bissau to recover “democratic normality”
“Mediation efforts by the Economic Community of Western African States have been essential in the intense negotiations between political stakeholders to contribute to a way out of
Haftar returned to Benghazi
Libyan commander Khalifa Haftar return to his headquarters in Ar Rajma, after completing the treatment he received at Paris hospital, according to different sources. #Breaking: Khalifa
Zimbabwe invites observers for elections
Zimbabwe will invite observers from the West to monitor its national elections for the first time in more than 15 years, official papers showed, ending a
Cyril Ramaphosa presidency inspires hopes
Cyril Ramaphosa has been elected as South Africa’s President in a parliamentary vote on Thursday (15.02.2018) after scandal-ridden Jacob Zuma resigned on orders from the
President Zuma tries to win time
South Africa’s ruling African National Congress (ANC) has formally asked President Jacob Zuma to resign, according to senior party officials. BREAKING: South Africa’s ruling party
EU diplomats focus on Libya
The Council of Foreign Affairs ministers will review the situation in Libya, following the meeting of the joint migration task force with the African Union and the UN
DEVELOPMENT/AID
Outbreak of cholera in Nigeria
A cholera outbreak has killed 12 people and may have infected at least 134 others in the northeast Nigerian state of Adamawa, an official said
IMMIGRATION
EU increases development fund
The European Commission proposes a long-term budget of €1,135 billion in commitments(expressed in 2018 prices) over the period from 2021 to 2027, equivalent to 1.11% of the
Tajani enhances support to Sahel
The President of the European Parliament, Antonio Tajani had a meeting with the President of the Republic of Chad, Idriss Deby Itno. The discussion has
CONFLICT/TERRORISM
Congo future elections in EU focus
The Foreign Affairs Council will discuss the situation in the Democratic Republic of Congo, following up on the Council conclusions of 11 December 2017 and
WILDLIFE
International outcry to stop hippos cull in Zambia
Zambian authorities face international pressure to reconsider their decision to overturn the 2016 decision on suspension of the brutal culling of up to 2,000 hippos
Filmmaker dies after accident with giraffe
Award-winning filmmaker Carlos Carvalho (47) died a week after an accident while shooting a game lodge in South Africa. He was tragically injured when a giraffe attacked
Rangers murdered in Virunga National Park
Five rangers and their driver are found murdered at the Virunga National Park in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), an official said. Following the
Grace Mugabe faces ivory smuggling charges
The former First lady of Zimbabwe, Grace Mugabe, is suspected of smuggling ivory worth millions of dollars. Mugabe's wife Grace under probe for ivory smuggling
Poachers poison vultures in Mozambique
In Mozambique in just two years poachers killed nearly 150 hippos, and other protected species. A total of 144 hippos, 111 buffalo, 54 elephants, four
#BigCats: EU keeps an eye on endangered spieces
This year the European Commission celebrate #BigCats on #WorldWildlifeDay. It has taken action and joined up efforts with @CITES to fight trafficking of endangered species in
LIFESTYLE
Drought impacts grapes harvest in Western Cape
South African Distell Group 2018 wine grape harvest was 30% down on the previous year due to drought in the Western Cape but grape quality was
BOZAR: Black speaks Black
Five short stories present Europe from the perspective of the young African diaspora. A group of young, talented Europeans with roots in various African countries
Contemporary African artists at rise
Contemporary African artists have been gaining appreciation on the international art market, a boom that’s been confirmed through record sales at auction. Africa: New Director
Jürgen Dünhofen ‘in solo’
Jürgen Dünhofen is a proud participant of @KKNK2018, the biggest Afrikaans cultural festival held in picturesque streets of Oudtshoorn. The Klein Karoo Nasionale Kunstefees (KKNK)
‘Maqdala 1868’ exhibition in London
The UK’s Victoria and Albert Museum has offered to return on loan to Ethiopia treasures seized by British troops 150 years ago, including an ornate
Afropolitan festival rocks Bozar
Three days dedicated to Afropolitan art, creativity and thought, on the theme “Black Artlantic” are offering numerous dazzling encounters. The programming of the festival is
Magic System at Afropolitan Festival
Magic System will be celebrating 20 years of success on stage at the Henry Le Bœuf Hall during the 2018 Afropolitan Festival, Brussels. Born in
South African wine producers at risk caused by drought
A three year drought that is considered once a millenium weather event has significant negative impact on the South African wine industry, particularly with that segment
