Brussels 08.07.2024 The EU diplomacy has called for de-escalation in the region of Horn of Africa, namely after the heated exchange between Somaliland, and Djibouti leaders. (Image above: illustration) https://audiovisual.ec.europa.eu/en/video/I-259198 The presidents of Djibouti and Somaliland have accused each other of destabilisation. Djibouti is actively training new republican guard recruits and denies any vile intentions…
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Kenya: EU calls for restraint
Brussels 26.06.2024 The European Union has followed with concern the outbreak of violence that erupted during the protests in Kenya yesterday, which resulted in the loss of lives, numerous injuries and significant damage to public and private property. Defence and security forces should exercise restraint and protests should remain peaceful. Fundamental rights and freedoms, including…
Chad: first round of elections
Brussels 13.05.2024 “The EU takes note of the progress of the first round of elections in Chad and the publication of provisional results” reads the statement by the European External Action Service spokesperson during the first round of the presidential election. “Given the importance of an inclusive, free, transparent and peaceful electoral process, the EU…
ASPIDES: operation updates
Brussels 08.04.2024 Today the EU top diplomat Josep Borrell held a press conference together with the EUNAVFOR ASPIDES Operation Commander Rear Admiral Vasileios Gryparis to provide an update about activities to restore maritime security and freedom of navigation in the Red Sea. Since its launch on 19 February, Operation ASPIDES successfully acted to mitigate the…
EOM: Liberia elections final report
Brussels 05.03.2024 Announcing today the release of the final report of the 2023 EU Election Observation Mission (EOM) to Liberia, its Chief Observer Andreas Schieder, Member of the European Parliament, said: “These were the first general elections since the departure of UNMIL solely organised by the Liberian institutions and they marked an important milestone in…
Chad: EU expresses serious concerns
Strasbourg 02.03.2024 “The European Union expresses its serious concerns following the violence that has occurred in N’Djamena in recent days. The EU calls for the facts to be clarified and responsibilities established in an independent and credible manner” reads the statement of the EU diplomacy press person, following the news from N’Djamena. “These events undermine…
Mali ends Algiers peace agreement
Brussels 29.01.2024 “The European Union regrets the decision taken by the transitional authorities to terminate the peace agreement signed in Algiers in 2015” reads the statement by the spokesperson of the European External Action service on the decision of Mali government to end the Algiers Peace Accord. “The civilian populations of the north of the…
Zimbabwe: EU EOM defamation campaign
Brussels 29.08.2023 “The EU takes note of the announcement of the 23 August 2023 Harmonised Elections’ results by the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC). On Election Day, Zimbabweans turned out in great numbers, and showed their determination to exercise their voting rights. They need to be granted full transparency and integrity in the electoral process”, reads…
Niger: EU will not recognize junta
Brussels 31.07.2023 “The European Union does not recognize and will not recognize the authorities resulting from the putsch in Niger. President Bazoum was democratically elected; he is and therefore remains the only legitimate President of Niger. His release must be unconditional and without delay. The EU holds the putschists responsible for his safety and that…
Sudan: EU supports UN efforts
Brussels 05.06.2023 “The European Union welcomes the unanimous decision of the UN Security Council to extend until December 2023 the mandate of the United Nations Integrated Transition Assistance Mission in Sudan to assist the political transition, progress towards democratic governance, the protection and promotion of human rights, and sustainable peace” reads the press-release of the…
