Brussels 26.09.2021 The High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy / Vice-President of the European Commission Josep Borrell met Thursday, Septembre 23, with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Transitional Government of Mali Abdoulaye Diop in New-York, on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly. Je me suis…
Category: EU-Africa
MOZAMBIQUE: EU training mission
Brussels 12.07.2021 “…Talking about defence and security issues, today we formally established, in a record time, the new European Training Mission for Mozambique. This is the second Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP) mission that is being created during my mandate” the EU top diplomat Josep Borrell said during the press-conference in Brussels, concluding the…
EU: Ethiopia elections ahead
Brussels 18.06.2021 Declaration by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union: “On June 21, a majority of Ethiopian voters will be invited to participate in elections. Some constituencies will vote at a later stage, in part due to security and logistical challenges. The European Union (EU) takes note of this important step and…
EU focus on Tigray situation
Brussels 10.06.2021 “On the eve of the G7, the European Commission and the USAID join forces to open eyes of the world on the unacceptable situation in Tigray. To the people of Tigray we say: You are not alone. To the parties involved in the conflict we say: The world is watching. You will be…
EU observation mission to Zambia
Brussels 13.05.2021 As campaigning begins ahead of general elections on 12 August, the European Union reiterates the importance of its relationship with Zambia, which has been – since independence – a source of stability, humanitarian solidarity and regional leadership in southern Africa. The European Union welcomes the invitation by the Government of the Republic of…
EU €210M budget for Sahel
Brussels 11.05.2021 The EU is reaffirming its solidarity with vulnerable people in countries in the Sahel and Central Africa through a humanitarian budget of €210 million in 2021. The funding will be allocated to humanitarian projects in the following eight countries: Burkina Faso (€24.3 million), Cameroon (€17.5 million), the Central African Republic (€21.5 million), Chad…
EU reinforces Horn of Africa ties
Brussels 10.05.2021 The Council today approved conclusions affirming the EU’s commitment to give new impetus to its partnership with the Horn of Africa, and establishing a new strategy for the region. ⌚ LIVE at +/- 16:30 press conference with @JosepBorrellF following the Foreign Affairs Council #FAC 🎥 LIVE HERE 👇 — EU Council Press (@EUCouncilPress)…
Borrell: Sahel pivotal moment
Brussels 25.04.2021 “The security situation remains very worrying in the Sahel. One figure is enough to illustrate this point: in central Mali, there are two serious security incidents every day involving deaths and / or injuries. How to improve this situation that no European state would tolerate? How to sustainably consolidate military gains? Via a…
Borrell meets Niger President
Brussels 22.04.2021 During his visit to Chad the EU top diplomat Josep Borrell has met the President of Niger Mohamed Bazoum in N’Djamena, the capital of the Republic of Chad. After the talks he EU diplomat has issued the following statement: “We shared with the President, the analysis of the situation. I found in him…
EU confirms Sahel strategy
Brussels 19.04.2021 The EU Council approved conclusions reaffirming the importance of a solid and long-term partnership between the EU and the Sahel, and on the EU’s integrated strategy in the region. (Image above: Barkhane, Les Black Hawk suédois rejoignent la Task Force Takuba). Sahel: @EUCouncil approves conclusions reaffirming its commitment towards its partnership with the…
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