“As President of Angola João Lourenço officially takes office today in Angola, I look forward to co-operating with him and the new government to strengthen further our relationship and intensify our existing dialogue,” – announced EU top diplomat Federica Mogherini in her statement. .@FedericaMog on elections in #Angola: EU supports all efforts to build strong, democratic &…
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MEPs to observe elections in Liberia
In response to an invitation by the Liberian authorities, the European Union has deployed an Election Observation Mission (EOM) to Liberia to observe the general elections scheduled for 10 October. This is the fourth time that the European Union is observing general elections in Liberia reflecting the EU’s long-term commitment to supporting credible, transparent and inclusive elections in the country. #EU EOM Liberia Media Analyst trains Media Monitors. Team will assess the…
EU praises Kenya’s judiciary independence
“The Kenyan Supreme Court’s ordering of a re-run of the Presidential elections is a strong demonstration of the independence of the Kenyan judiciary and the strength of national democracy. The appeal procedure is in line with the democratic process as prescribed in the Constitution of Kenya” – says the text of the statement released by the European…
EU responds to migrant crisis with investments in Africa
“Our friends in Africa have long told us “the cause is poverty” – said EU top diplomat Federica Mogherini, addressing Paris ‘mini-summit’ on mass migration. "We don't need to come up with a new Marshall Plan, we already have a European plan in action" @FedericaMog on migration at the Paris summit pic.twitter.com/a2GJVlMJJP — European External…
EU on terrorist attack in Nigeria
A terrorist bombing on a market in north east Borno state in Nigeria has caused many deaths and injuries. We extend our sincere condolences to the victims and their families and our thoughts are with all those affected by this. Suicide-bomb attacks hit refugee camp and Mandarari market in north-eastern Nigeriahttps://t.co/l47drtvqxi pic.twitter.com/N8gAt3H6k7 — DW News (@dwnews)…
EU on elections in Rwanda
The European Union has closely followed the presidential elections in Rwanda. The Rwandan people have engaged in the democratic process peacefully, with polling held in an organised and secure environment, and a diverse set of issues having been raised across a wide range of media in the campaign. https://twitter.com/Omar_Ndizeye/status/893397621389369344 This marks a step to strengthen the electoral process. In…
EU expert team in Mopti and Segou
The Council has adopted a decision authorising a stabilisation action in the central regions of Mali, in the Mopti and Segou governorates. In response to the invitation from the Malian authorities, the European Union will deploy a team of experts to support Malian national plans and policies, in order to counter the growing insecurity and to…
Tajani enhances support to Sahel
The President of the European Parliament, Antonio Tajani had a meeting with the President of the Republic of Chad, Idriss Deby Itno. The discussion has been focused on the fragility of Sahel´s region security. 🇪🇺.@EP_President @Antonio_Tajani accoglie il Presidente della Repubblica del Chad 🇹🇩 Idriss Deby Itno @PE_Italia pic.twitter.com/HgzgpZ6oLl — PE Italia (@PE_Italia) July 25,…
Sex-traffic from Nigeria at raise
The International Organisation for Migration reports a sharp raise in the number of African girls being trafficked to Europe, especially from Nigeria. IOM Italy has seen a 600% increase in the number of potential sex trafficking victims arriving by sea. A new Report: https://t.co/8af8tShT7L — Flavio Di Giacomo (@fladig) July 21, 2017 Over the past three…
EU condemns terrorism in Mali
“We stand together in our fight against terrorism,” EU High Representative Federica Mogherini said in remarks to the press this morning. “These are difficult and dramatic hours which testify to how European and Africans are brothers and sisters in both the fight against terrorism and in the solidarity of our response to it,” Mogherini said….
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