The President of the European Council, HE Charles Michel and the President in office of the G5 Sahel, HE Mohamed Cheikh El Ghazouani, co-chaired today, April 28, 2020, a videoconference with all the Heads of State of the G5 Sahel , the President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen, and the EU High…
Category: EU-Africa
EU concerns over Mozambique security
The EU Council today adopted conclusions on Mozambique, reiterating the EU’s availability to support the country in the steps needed to address the current situation. .@EUCouncil adopted conclusions on #Mozambique The EU: ➡️ supports Peace & National Reconciliation Agreement➡️ stresses importance of disarmament, demobilisation & reintegration➡️ is concerned about the situation in Cabo Delgado province…
EU: Libya arms embargo mission
“The European Union is stepping up its efforts to enforce the UN arms embargo on Libya, thereby contributing to the peace process in the country, through the launch of a new CSDP (Common Security and Defence Policy) military operation in the Mediterranean. “The Council today adopted a decision launching Operation EUNAVFOR MED IRINI as from…
EU-Africa paramount partnership
“This is one of the most important international partnerships that we are going to build. That is why we are here, the two of us together [with Commissioner for International Partnerships Jutta Urpilainen], to stress the fact that this joint communication is an important first step towards a new partnership with Africa. From now on,…
Humanitarian aid €30M to Sudan
The European Union provides €30 million in humanitarian funding for vulnerable people in Sudan to help address needs in the country. 1/ #Darfur hosts ca. 1.5 million internally displaced people and 500,000 refugees. The region suffered from years of conflict and violence that affected millions. Providing humanitarian assistance and strengthening resilience will remain on top…
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 🇪🇹 – this time with 20 Commissioners & EU High Representative @JosepBorrellF for the 🔟th Commission-to-Commission meeting between the European Union & @_AfricanUnion. #EUAfrica https://t.co/3gQrDc2Co7…
Borrell heads to Darfur
The EU top diplomat Josep Borrell will travel to Ethiopia on February 27 to attend the 10th meeting of the African Union – European Union. His visit will continue with bilateral discussions with Ethiopian authorities on Friday, 28 February. Further he will then travel to Sudan, on Saturday, 29 February and Sunday, 1st March. .@JosepBorrellF…
EU new aero-naval mission to Libya
EU Foreign Ministers discussed the latest developments in Libya, following up on the Foreign Affairs Councils from 10 and 20 January. During the previous two meetings, the Council had expressed concern over the aggravating crisis in the area, agreeing on the need for EU engagement to prevent further escalation. The EU top diplomat announced the…
EU restates support to Zimbabwe
The Council today adopted conclusions on Zimbabwe restating the EU’s continued support for economic and political reforms in the country, as well as for the formal political dialogue which was resumed in 2019, as a step towards a more constructive EU-Zimbabwe relationship. https://twitter.com/eucouncilpress/status/1229347384884371456?s=21 The conclusions note the ongoing acute humanitarian crisis in the country, and…
Urpilainen committed to Africa
“…On our first trip outside Europe, President Von der Leyen and I went to hear Africa. We experienced a continent of youth, brimming with confidence, full of potential, attractive for the global players. We met a partner that deserves a more positive engagement from us. New comprehensive #EUAfricaStrategy will constitute a significant change in gearing…
AFRICA DIPLOMATIC 