Brussels 16.08.2023 “The European Union follows with great attention and concern the latest violent events in Libya” reads the statement by the EU top diplomat Josep Borrell on the latest armed clashes Libya. Libya: 🇪🇺 follows with concern the latest violent events.While clashes in Tripoli appear to have subsided, EU urges all parties to continue…
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Algeria applied for BRICS group
Brussels 08.11.2022 Algeria has officially applied to join the BRICS economic group, Anadolu News Agency reports. The bloc of emerging economies includes Russia, Brazil, India, China and South Africa. Foreign Ministry official, Leyla Zarruki, said the North African country has requested membership of the economic bloc, the State radio reported. Russia hails Algeria’s decision to…
Borrell on Tunisia referendum
Brussels 27.07.2022 “The European Union takes note of the preliminary results of the constitutional referendum held in Tunisia on 25 July, for which turnout was low. A broad consensus among the various political forces, including political parties and civil society, is both essential for the success of a process that preserves the democratic acquis and…
Mauritania: new EU fisheries agreement
Strasbourg 08.07.2022 The European Parliament gave on Wednesday, June 8, its green light to a new fisheries agreement with Mauritania, which should strengthen environmental, economic, social and scientific cooperation. MEPs endorse the largest EU’s fisheries agreement, with 🇲🇷Mauritania Parliament gave on Wednesday its green light to a new fisheries agreement with Mauritania, which should strengthen…
Ursula von der Leyen visits Morocco
“Allow me first of all, as a friend of Morocco, to offer my condolences to the parents of little Rayan and, through you, as Head of Government, to all the people of Morocco. The entire world held its breath at the unfolding of this tragedy, in awe at the extraordinary efforts of the rescuers, in…
Libya: Gaddafi son bid for presidency
Brussels 14.11.2021 The son and heir of late Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi announced Sunday, November 14, his candidacy for the country’s presidential election next month, Libya’s election agency said. BREAKING: Libyan media say Seif al-Is lam, son of late dictator Moammar Gadhafi, will run for president in next month's election. https://t.co/6DPUcPEJcL — The Associated Press…
EU congratulates UN Western Sahara Envoy
Brussels 07.10.2021 “The European Union congratulates Staffan de Mistura (pictured) for his appointment as the new UN Secretary-General Personal Envoy for Western Sahara” reads the statement by the spokesperson on the appointment of the new UN Secretary-General Personal Envoy for Western Sahara. We congratulate Staffan de Mistura for his appointment as the new UN Secretary-General Personal…
Borrell visits Libya
Brussels 08.09.2021 EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs Josep Borrell arrived to Libya today, 8 September. This mission comes at an important juncture for the country, with presidential and parliamentary elections in December. Good to meet @MOFALibyaTIP Minister Mangoush in Tripoli.Libya has achieved much progress over the past year – ceasefire, unified political institutions &…
EU-Tunisia talks strengthen ties
Brussels 07.06.2021 Visiting Brussels on 4 June 2021, His Excellency Mr Kais Saied, the President of the Republic of Tunisia, held talks with His Excellency Mr Charles Michel, the President of the European Council, Her Excellency Ms Ursula von der Leyen, the President of the European Commission and His Excellency Mr David Maria Sassoli, the…
W.Sahara leader returns to Algeria
Brussels 02.06.2021 The leader of the Western Sahara independence movement, Brahim Ghali, returned to Algeria on Wednesday, Juin 2, after spending more than a month in hospital in Spain – a stay which triggered a diplomatic row between Spain and Morocco. (Image above: illustration) Western Sahara independence leader returns to Algeria amid Spain-Morocco row https://t.co/RsNtEvJ5qm…
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