Brussels 10.08.2023 The U.S. diplomats familiar with the discussions said the Niger military junta made it clear to Nuland and the other U.S. officials present that they believe very strongly that their seizure of power was just, that they have broad public support, and that the deposed President Mohamed Bazoum was no longer the legitimate…
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Niger: ECOWAS convenes for crisis Summit
Brussels 10.08.2023 The military who seized power in a coup in Niamey on Wednesday, July 26, accused France, previously an ally of Niger, of releasing 16 jihadists and violating the country’s airspace, on the eve of a crisis summit of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). Breaking News: Reports coming in that France…
Niger: EU mission continues its work in Niamey
Brussels 01.08.2023 The EU mission staff in Niamey, Niger, continues to work according to the European External Action Service spokesperson, and there are obligatory evacuations at this moment in time. However the EU is actively monitoring the security situation, and those who are willing have the opportunity to interrupt their mission, and repatriate. https://twitter.com/AnnaVanDensky/status/1686328095685451776?s=20 During…
Niger: EU supports “all” ECOWAS measures
Brussels 31.07.2023 “The European Union associates itself with the firm condemnations expressed by the Heads of State of the sub-region against the unacceptable coup de force carried out in Niger” reads the statement of the EU top diplomat Josep Borrell, released on Monday at 7:40 AM (Brussels time). L’UE soutient toutes les mesures adoptées par la…
Niger: EU will not recognize junta
Brussels 31.07.2023 “The European Union does not recognize and will not recognize the authorities resulting from the putsch in Niger. President Bazoum was democratically elected; he is and therefore remains the only legitimate President of Niger. His release must be unconditional and without delay. The EU holds the putschists responsible for his safety and that…
Niger: EU support to President Bazoum amid coup d’etat
Brussels 27.07.2023 “The European Union is following with great concern the current events in Niamey following a mutiny by part of the presidential guard at the residence of President Mohamed Bazoum. At this time, the situation remains tense” reads the statement of the EU top diplomat Josep Borrell. L’UE réaffirme son plein soutien au Président…
Rome: conference on development and migration
Brussels 23.07.2023 The international conference on development and migration underway at the Farnesina palace, Rome, was opened by the words of the Prime minister Giorgia Meloni. “What we are inaugurating is above all a dialogue between equals, based on mutual respect, because there cannot be a competitive or conflictual relationship between Europe and the enlarged…
Italy: partnerships with Africa
Brussels 22.07.2023 Mediterranean and Middle East countries will meet in Rome on Sunday, July 23, to boost efforts to stem illegal migration flows, with Italy explaining the aim is to help countries in Africa in order to reduce the impetus for migrants to reach Europe. Illegal departures from Libya and Tunisia +600%: 30 boats invade…
Guinea-Bissau: EU congratulates with peaceful elections
Brussels 17.06.2023 “The EU warmly congratulates the people of Guinea-Bissau, the political actors and the election bodies for the calm, peaceful and highly participatory legislative elections that took place on 4 June for which final results were announced yesterday. The prompt acceptance of the results by all the main political leaders marks an important step…
Sudan: EU supports UN efforts
Brussels 05.06.2023 “The European Union welcomes the unanimous decision of the UN Security Council to extend until December 2023 the mandate of the United Nations Integrated Transition Assistance Mission in Sudan to assist the political transition, progress towards democratic governance, the protection and promotion of human rights, and sustainable peace” reads the press-release of the…
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