“The decision of Sudan to ban female genital mutilation is another historic step forward in the country. We praise the Government of Sudan in its entirety for taking this bold and historic step towards the full realisation of women’s and girlsâ rights. The road towards a democratic and prosperous Sudan with equal rights and opportunities…
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South Soudan elections as key to stability
European Council today adopted conclusions stating the EU’s determination to stand by the people of South Sudan in their quest for peace and prosperity, and in facing the consequences of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, which risks having far-reaching humanitarian and economic consequences on the newfound stability of the country. #SouthSudan: @EUCouncil stand by the people…
EU diplomacy supports CAR electoral calendar
“Only a peaceful, inclusive and transparent electoral process, conducted in accordance with the electoral calendar will guarantee credible and legitimate elections, awaited by the population” said the European External Action Service (EEAS) spokesperson, reacting upon various hypothetical scenarios of postponement of the presidential elections in Central African Republic, originally foreseen the end of December 2020….
Libya: Borrell calls for humanitarian truce
“On Libya, it is sad to say that the situation does not improve. Neither international appeals, nor the threat of the spread of coronavirus, have managed to stop the warring parties from fighting. The fighting continues and is even increasing” the EU top diplomat Josep Borrell said in his opening remarks at the press conference…
EU-AU meeting in Addis Ababa
Opening statement by President von der Leyen at the 10th EU-AU Commission-to-Commission meeting plenary session which took place on Feburary 26 in Addis-Ababa. Great to be back in Addis Ababa đȘđč – this time with 20 Commissioners & EU High Representative @JosepBorrellF for the đth Commission-to-Commission meeting between the European Union & @_AfricanUnion. #EUAfrica https://t.co/3gQrDc2Co7…
First Leyen official visit attributed to Africa
“During her first official visit outside Europe today in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, President Ursula von der Leyen outlined her ambition to further strengthen the EU-Africa partnership, based on mutual respect, promoting sustainable development, peace and security as well as greater economic ties and tackling climate change. The visit comes ahead of next yearâs EU-Africa Summit. https://twitter.com/juttaurpilainen/status/1203277226776682496?s=21 “Speaking in…
Angola against death penalty
In October Angola became party to the Optional Protocol aiming to the abolition of the death penalty, to the Convention against Torture and other cruel inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment and to the Convention on the elimination of all forms of racial discrimination. The European Union welcomed Angola’s alignment with these three significant international…
Mogherini appoints observers to Mozambique
Following an invitation from the Mozambican authorities, the European Union will deploy an Election Observation Mission (EOM) in the country, to observe the general elections which will be held on 15 October. This decision reflects once again the European Union’s commitment to support democracy in Mozambique, where the EU has observed all elections conducted since…
Mogherini proposes increase of cooperation with CAR
“… A point on the Central African Republic. I was there also a few days ago. I proposed to the Ministers to increase our cooperation with the country at a moment that is critical for the implementation of the peace agreement’ said the EU top diplomat Federica Mogherini, following the Foreign Affairs Council in Brussels. "We then…
EU calls Mauritania for calm
The first round of presidential elections in Mauritania took place on June 22nd. #BREAKING Mauritania electoral commission says ruling party's Ghazouani wins presidency pic.twitter.com/eqdM5TGYHe — AFP News Agency (@AFP) June 23, 2019 “The European Union commends the high turnout at this poll held in a peaceful atmosphere and generally satisfactory conditions”. Sur les Ă©lections prĂ©sidentielles…
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