The EU Foreign Affairs Council on defence, 06/03/2018 will review the bloc training missions deployed in Central African Republic, Mali and Somalia. It will be the opportunity to take a stock of the functioning of the military planning and conduct capability (MPCC). Established in June 2017, the MPCC oversees EU training missions. 4 contingents with four commanders 🇩🇪 🇫🇷 🇧🇪 🇪🇸 from…
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EU supports counter-terrorism in Mali
Mali was once again the target of terrorist violence. Nearly 30 Malian and Burkinabe citizens, including several women and children, were killed on their way to Boni fair in the center of the country. On the same day, several attacks against the Malian security forces cost the lives of several people. Hier, le Mali a…
Europe reminds Congo about Consitution
The violence perpetrated on 31 December 2017 at New Year’s Eve in the Democratic Republic of Congo, resulted in deaths of a several demonstrators and left many wounded. Security forces killed at least seven people in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) during protests against President Joseph Kabila’s refusal to step down from office, United…
Congo in whirlwind of protests
Reportedly security forces killed at least seven people in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) on Sunday during protests against President Joseph Kabila’s refusal to step down from office, United Nations peacekeepers said. “One of those killed was a girl, 16, shot by security forces in the Matete,” #Kinshasa.– @luchaRDC to @nytimesNonviolent protestors met with…
Le Code Pénal du Tchad
L’Union européenne salue les nouvelles dispositions inclues dans le nouveau code pénal tchadien telles que l’interdiction du mariage pour les enfants, des mutilations génitales féminines, la pénalisation de l’esclavage et de la traite des personnes, ainsi que la définition de la torture, du génocide, des crimes de guerre et des crimes contre l’humanité comme actes punissables par…
L’UE réponse aux crises au Mali et en République Centrafricaine
La Commission européenne a annoncé l’octroi d’un soutien supplémentaire de 9 millions d’euros en réponse aux crises au Mali et en République Centrafricaine, portant l’assistance humanitaire de l’UE à l’Afrique Occidentale et Centrale à environ 254 millions d’euros depuis le début de l’année. “Les conflits au Mali et en République Centrafricaine continuent de générer beaucoup…
Les violations graves des droits de l’homme dans le Kasai
Federica Mogherini, Haute représentante de l’Union européenne pour les affaires étrangères et la politique de sécurité et Vice-présidente de la Commission européenne, a rencontré cet après-midi Léonard She Okitundu, Vice-premier ministre et Ministre des Affaires étrangères de la République Démocratique du Congo, afin de discuter de la situation dans le pays et des relations avec…
Forward towards Sahel G5 joint force!
Luxembourg, 19.06.2017. Today, the Council adopted conclusions on Mali and the Sahel recalling its strong integrated approach towards achieving stabilisation of the region. This approach includes full range of relevant instruments in the field of diplomacy, long-term development cooperation, support to human rights, stabilisation efforts, resilience building, humanitarian assistance, migration management and security, including CSDP…
#RwandaDay2017 Brussels
Thousands of Rwandans living in Belgium and Europe assembled in Brussels on Saturday to meet with President Kagame for Rwandan Diaspora community engagement, #RwandaDay. Around 3000 Rwandans and Friends of #Rwanda are gathered in #RwandaDay2017 #Belgium . #MeetThePresident #PerezidaWacu pic.twitter.com/mS924LdePN — 🇷🇼Rwanda en Belgique🇧🇪 (@RwandaInBelgium) June 10, 2017
EU for immediate release of Dr.Mudawi
“The EU closely follows the human rights situation in Sudan” – says the statement of the European External Action Service spokesperson. “The recent presidential pardon of two pastors in Sudan is an encouraging step regarding religious freedom in the country. Jan Figel, the Special Envoy for Freedom of Religion or Belief outside the EU, was…
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