The Chadian authorities have temporarily suspended the activities of the 10 opposition parties. This decision intervened against the backdrop of a ban on demonstrations and socio-political tensions. L'UE soutient les autorités et le peuple tchadien un consensus est necessaire pour des solutions durables https://t.co/iu4Q57T2KD — Catherine Ray (@_CatherineRay) February 9, 2018 “The European Union has…
Category: EU-Africa
EU appoints observation mission to Sierra Leone
In response to an invitation by the Sierra Leonean authorities, the European Union has decided to deploy an Election Observation Mission (EOM) to Sierra Leone to observe the general elections scheduled for 7 March. This is the fourth time that the European Union is observing general elections in Sierra Leone, which reflects the EU’s long-term commitment to supporting credible, transparent and inclusive elections in the country. EU deploys Election Observation Mission to…
CASTALDO: democratic elections are crucial for Zimbabwe future
Fabio CASTALDO, the vice-president of the European Parliament, explains the significance of the upcoming elections in Zimbabwe for the country’ future, and special attention of the Member of the European Parliament on the developments after Robert Mugabe stepping down. The debate on situation in Zimbabwe tool place in the Strasbourg plenary on February 6, 2018.
EU regrets Schengen House in Kinshasa closure
On January 24th, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration of the Democratic Republic of Congo informed by note verbale addressed to the Embassy of the Kingdom of Belgium, about the decision of the Congolese government to close the Schengen House in Kinshasa. In the current uncertainty following this announcement and the various contacts…
Dr.Mulder: “They will not wipe us out!”
Dr.Corné MULDER shares his views on challenges South Africa faces today and in future. The signals, coming for the country leadership are contradictory, while promising his own people nationalisation of land and central bank in a Marxist-Leninist way, Cyril Ramaphosa, a new leader of African National Congress party, calls for investments in South Africa from…
Gates contributes €50 million to EU-Africa projects
The Gates Foundation will contribute $50 million (€40.9 million) in financing, as well as an additional $12.5 million (€10.2 million) in technical assistance, to investment projects in the health sector in Africa through the EU’s framework to improve sustainable investments in Africa. This pooling of resources is designed to encourage additional private investment towards achieving…
Atkinson: South Africa future depends on respect of human rights
Janice ATKINSON MEP OPINION I am holding the debate on Tuesday, 30th January at 5pm on human rights and the political situation in South Africa after visiting that wonderful country a number of times and being disturbed about the political situation that could see that country descend into chaos after their general elections in 2019….
MEPs call Kabila to hold elections in 2018
Democratic Republic of Congo: government must hold elections on 23 December 2018 The European Parliament regrets that the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) did not hold elections by the 2017 deadline and calls on its President Joseph Kabila, and his government to guarantee to hold presidential and legislative elections on 23 December 2018. They…
Castaldo calls EU to support democracy in Kenya
Strasbourg. Ahead of the plenary debate on foreign affairs, Fabio CASTALDO, vice-president of European Parliament (Italy, Five Star Movement*), warns about dangers of deepening of democratic crisis in Kenya, and calls for an intense diplomatic actions of the EU to ensure restoration of fundamental rights and further peaceful development of the East African country. The…
Liberia “new era” after elections
The EU sends its congratulations to George Weah for his victory in the Presidential elections in Liberia as announced by the National Elections Commission. #EU sends its congratulations to George Weah (@GeorgeWeahOff) for his victory in Presidential elections in #Liberia. Full statement here https://t.co/JX7wdcvjdp — Catherine Ray (@_CatherineRay) December 31, 2017 “All political leaders showed…
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