Brussels 05.09.2025 The European Union’s newly appointed Ambassador to the Federal Republic of Somalia, Francesca Di Mauro, today presented her credentials to H.E. President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud at Villa Somalia, the presidential palace in Mogadishu. Today, the EU Council approved the new Ambassador to somalia will be Francesca Di Mauro—She is a veteran EU diplomat…
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Brussels: EU-African Union meeting
Brussels 21.05.2025 “Today we had a broad and very engaging meeting, and I want to thank the Minister for his support to co-chair. Also on our side: it was a true Team Europe spirit, as there were several Ministers co-chairing this meeting” said the EU top diplomat Kaja Kallas, while addressing the high profile event….
DRC-North Kivu: EU lukewarm response
Brussels 28.02.2025 The European diplomacy is still undecisive towards the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Rwanda, in spite of the dramatic degradation of the security situation in North Kivu, DRC. In a resolution adopted by the European parliament Plenary earlier this month MEPs demand to undertake urgent measures by the EU, including targeted sanctions, the…
G20 in SA: fragmented and uncertain
Brussels 21.02.2025 Foreign ministers from the G20 leading economies have gathered in South Africa’s Johannesburg, amid geopolitical calamities, tensions over the Ukraine war, and political uncertainty in Europe ahead of German, and Romanian elections. (Image above: Johannesburg, SA) The G20, a grouping of 19 countries as well as the European Union (EU) and the African…
EU appoints envoy to Sahel
Brussels 18.11.2024 Today the Council appointed João Cravinho as EU Special Representative (EUSR) for the Sahel region. (Image above: Ninno Jack Jr.) The new EUSR will actively contribute to regional and international efforts to achieve lasting peace, security, stability and sustainable development in the region, which comprises Burkina Faso, Chad, Mali, Mauritania and Niger. The…
Mozambique: EU urges restraint
Brussels 15.11.2024 “The EU is deeply concerned by the ongoing violence following elections in Mozambique, which has resulted in multiple fatalities” reads the statement by the European External Action Service spokesperson on the latest developments in the country. (Image above: Rohan Reddy courtesy) “The EU urges all parties to exercise the utmost restraint, avoid the…
EU envoy visits Great Lakes Region
Luxembourg 14.10.2024 The European Union Special Representative (EUSR) for the Great Lakes Region, Ambassador Johan Borgstam, visited Rwanda between 10 and 12 October, as part of a broader mission in the Great Lakes Region. In this first visit to the region since his recent appointment, Ambassador Borgstam met with His Excellency President Paul Kagame, Minister…
EU diplomats focus on Horn of Africa
Luxembourg 14.10.2024 Today the EU top diplomats convene in Luxembourg. Among the issue the EU Foreign Affairs Ministers will likely to touch on the situation in the Horn of Africa.(Image above: illustration) Earlier this year, in May, The Council approved conclusions affirming the EU’s commitment to give new impetus to its partnership with the Horn…
EU commends UNHRC Sudan report
Brussels 09.09.2024 “The EU commends the work of the UNHRC established Independent International Fact-Finding Mission for the Sudan, which recently issued a substantial report about the appalling situation in the country, including the indiscriminate and direct targeting of civilians. “The report provides additional proof that both the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support…
Somalia: EU condemns Mogadishu terrorist attack
Brussels 03.08.2024 “The European Union strongly condemns last night’s terrorist attack in Mogadishu, claimed by Al Shabaab. We extend our deepest condolences to the families of the victims and wish speedy recovery to those injured” reads the statement by the European External Action service spokesperson on the terrorist attack in Mogadishu, Somalia. (Picture above: illustration)…
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