The conference, co-chaired by the European Union, the United Nations, the African Union and the G5 Sahel, will focus on strengthening much-needed international support to Africa’s Sahel countries in the areas of security and development, notably through the G5 Sahel Joint Force. It will gather Heads of State and Government from the European Union and the…
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Liberia’s Johnson Sirleaf won African leadership award
Liberian politician the former President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf has won a USD5 million Mo Ibrahim award, designed to improve the quality of African political leadership. Ms.Johnson Sirleaf is a Nobel Peace Prize laureate and Africa’s first elected female head of state. Recently the prize founded by Sudanese telecoms tycoon Mo Ibrahim has not been awarded on…
African art auction in Cape Town
In a warehouse in Cape Town docks on Saturday 17 February the art world will enjoy a thrilling event of a contemporary African art auction, organised by Art collectors, curators, critics and artists will stream to the Cruise Terminal at the V and A Waterfront to try their chance to acquire an African masterpiece. There will…
African states purchase Russian military equipment
Numerous African states seek to pursue military and technical cooperation with Russia and purchase new generation of weapon systems, Director of the Russian Foreign Ministry’s Africa Department Andrei Kemarsky told TASS news agency. #RUSSIA #ITAR-TASS broadcast by #EMET_NEWS_PRESS: Diplomat points out many African countries eager to buy new Russian weapons – Director of the Russian…
EU calls Chad for respect of fundamental rights
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…
Tannock: “cautiously optimistic” about Zimbabwe future
Charles Tannock, MEP (UK, ECR), member of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the European Parliament shares his views on possible democratic developments in Zimbabwe in the aftermath of Robert Mugabe impeachment. Although an emerging new leader of the country Emmerson Mnangagwa used to be Mugabe’s closes aid, Tannock does not exclude the changes towards democratisation…
EU calls Cameroon for “sincere” dialogue
“Further violence in the northwestern and southwestern regions of Cameroon has killed at least three members of the security forces and several civilians. Such acts can not be accepted and can not go unpunished, as well as any excess of violence against civilians. The perpetrators must sue in court, in accordance with the law” –…
Resignation pressure on Zuma mounts
The six most heavy-weight officials in South Africa’s ruling African National Congress (ANC) met President Jacob Zuma on Sunday, February 4, a senior party leader said, amid growing pressure for President to step down. #GwedeMantashe says "please pray for peace" for our meeting with #Zuma. The ANC national chair says he hopes meeting will reach…
Guinea Bissau on brink of chaos
“The critical political situation in Guinea Bissau is putting at risk its institutional and democratic order, with serious implications for the stability in the region.” #EU with @UN_UNOWAS @SrsgUn @AU_PSD #CPLP in support @ecowas_cedeao @rdussey mission #GuineaBissau, need to hold those responsible for impeding implementation Conakry agreement. All should stay within constitutional order and rule…
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…
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