Following an invitation from the Mozambican authorities, the European Union will deploy an Election Observation Mission (EOM) in the country, to observe the general elections which will be held on 15 October. This decision reflects once again the European Union’s commitment to support democracy in Mozambique, where the EU has observed all elections conducted since…
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EU supports transition in Sudan
“The EU continues to support the African Union and Ethiopian mediation efforts and calls on the Transitional Military Council (TMC) and the Forces for Freedom and Change (FFC) to set aside their differences and swiftly reach agreement to pave the way for a civilian-led transition in Sudan“ reads the statement by the Spokesperson of the European External…
EU reminds Libya humanitarian law obligation
“An attack on a field hospital this weekend on the Airport Road cost the lives of four doctors and one paramedic and injured eight medical personnel. A school in Al-Alamain was also hit. Such civilian infrastructure is protected under international law. We remind all parties of their obligation to uphold international humanitarian law and we…
EU expresses solidarity with Nigeria in aftermath of Badu massacre
More than 60 people have lost their lives after suspected Boko Haram militants opened fire at a funeral procession in Borno state, Nigeria. It is unfortunate what happened in Badu Village Unit under Nganzai LGA of Borno State. #BokoHaram killed over 60 villagers coming from a burial. This is coming at a time the State…
EU blames Libya Al Khoms shipwreck tragedy
“We are deeply saddened by the tragic news of a shipwreck off the coast of Al Khoms where over 100 persons may have lost their lives. This is a terrible reminder of the risks still faced by those making this dangerous journey to Europe. Every life lost is one too many. Our aim has always…
Tshisekedi shares cabinet with Kabila
Felix Tshisekedi and his predecessor Joseph Kabila reached an agreement to share the main security Presidentand economic cabinet posts between their two coalitions of Democratic Republic of Congo, the sources familiar with the negotiations said. 🇨🇩 #RDC Six mois après son investiture de Felix #Tshisekedi a composé à 95% son gouvernement. Le président #Tshisekedi a rencontré…
Vergelegen – top African winery
South Africa’s Vergelegen wine estate in Somerset West has been voted the top winery on the African continent. (Image above: illustration). https://twitter.com/VergelegenWines/status/1149025396764971008 Vergelegen placed 34 overall in the prestigious World’s Best Vineyard 2019 competition, where a global voting panel analysed 1,500 wineries from 17 producing countries. Argentina’s Zuccardi Valle de Uco has been announced first. Vergelegen voted best…
EU diplomats encourage talks in Sudan
“The Transitional Military Council and the Forces for Freedom and Change have today initialled a political agreement on the formation of the structures and institutions of governance in the transition period. This is a further positive step. The continued efforts of the African Union/Ethiopian mediation played an important role in this achievement.” https://twitter.com/majaeuspox/status/1151510337121923072?s=21 “It is…
Mogherini proposes increase of cooperation with CAR
“… A point on the Central African Republic. I was there also a few days ago. I proposed to the Ministers to increase our cooperation with the country at a moment that is critical for the implementation of the peace agreement’ said the EU top diplomat Federica Mogherini, following the Foreign Affairs Council in Brussels. "We then…
IMF agrees to bailout Congo Republic
International Monetary Fund (IMF) decision to bailout the Republic of Congo (Brazzaville) this week is expected to allocate around $2 billion in funding from the African Development Bank (AfDB), Reuters news agency reports, referring to its sources. The IMF Board has approved a US$448.6 million Extended Credit Facility for the Republic of #Congo. This is to support…
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