Category: EU-Africa

Michel addresses AU Summit

Speech by President of the European Union Council Charles Michel at the official dinner of the African Union Summit in Addis Ababa: Speech by @eucopresident @CharlesMichel at the official dinner of the #AUSummit2020 👉https://t.co/HaU833kaQO pic.twitter.com/3DelhnnnMQ — EU Council Press (@EUCouncilPress) February 9, 2020 “It is an honour and privilege for me to take the floor…

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EU comitted to Sahel

The EU Foreign affairs Council exchanged views on the deteriorating security and humanitarian situation in Sahel and the role the EU can play as leading partner in the region. The debate has been centred on ways to increase the impact of the EU’s actions supporting security, stability and development. The EU top diplomat Josep Borrell…

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MEPs criticise Nigeria and Burundi

16.01.2020 Strasbourg The European Parliament adopted two resolutions on monitoring respect to the human rights and rule of law situation in Nigeria and Burundi. Press releaseHuman rights breaches in Nigeria and Burundi: https://t.co/BBD4y9Gwhg — EP PressService (@EuroParlPress) January 16, 2020 Nigeria Following the recent terrorist attacks in the country, the European Parliament strongly condemns the…

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EU aid to Africa hunger emergency

The European Commission is mobilising a humanitarian aid package of €22.8 million to help address emergency food needs and support vulnerable people in Eswatini, Lesotho, Madagascar, Zambia and Zimbabwe. The funding comes as large parts of southern Africa are currently in the grip of their harshest drought in decades. Many poor households in drought-affected areas…

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Burkina-Faso suffers «dramatic deterioration»

“In recent months we have seen continued and dramatic deterioration of the security situation in Burkina Faso”, said EU top diplomat Josep Borrell in the debate with Members of European Parliament durring December Plenary. Press releaseHuman Rights breaches in Russia, Afghanistan and Burkina Faso: https://t.co/4ssopzXiKO — EP PressService (@EuroParlPress) December 19, 2019 “I was reading…

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Projections of Tripoli destiny

“Naturally, the European Union does not have a plan to evacuate Tripoli. As you can imagine. We are not part of the conflict and I have no reference that such a thing will happen. Tripoli is a city of two million inhabitants and any fight on the streets of the city would be something really…

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EU supports Kenya reforms

European Commission announced two new programmes totalling €31 million to boost investment and create jobs in Kenya. “We have a close and valued partnership with Kenya, driven by common objectives and aligned with the Africa-Europe Alliance for Sustainable Investment and Jobs and Kenya’s Big Four Agenda. I’m delighted to announce these new programmes today, which…

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EU recognises Sudan political transition

“The Council today adopted conclusions on Sudan, recognising the historic opportunity that Sudan’s political transition offers to work towards a peaceful, democratic and prosperous country. (Image above: left Josep Borrell, EU HR) https://twitter.com/eu_eeas/status/1203957463281799168?s=21 “The conclusions highlight that Sudan’s success remains crucial for stability in the Horn of Africa and the wider region and reaffirm EU’s commitment, as…

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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 year’s EU-Africa Summit. https://twitter.com/juttaurpilainen/status/1203277226776682496?s=21 “Speaking in…

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