Turkey moved closer to military support for Tripoli internationally recognized Government of National Accord (GNA) during the weekend when a bilateral deal that provides for a swift reaction force if requested by Fayez Al Sarraj administration was submitted to Turkish parliament. Turkey ready to give any military support Libya needs: Erdogan https://t.co/fwKx3EviD9 pic.twitter.com/KqJcDS06nH — Reuters…
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Greece expels Libya Ambassador
Libyan ambassador is expelled from Athens following the agreement between Libya and Turkey, signed on November 27, which maps out a sea boundary between the two countries, close to Crete island. Greece to expel Libyan ambassador over Turkey-Libya maritime accordhttps://t.co/NG2F4it7dA pic.twitter.com/vOfsWnlm1U — RT (@RT_com) December 6, 2019 Mohamed Younis AB Menfi has 72 hours to…
Guinea-Bissau: EU warns against illegal actions
“The illegal attempt to dismiss Prime-Minister Gomes and his Government threatens to derail the ongoing electoral process in Guinea-Bissau. The Government, whose programme was recently approved by a parliamentary majority, is the sole and legitimate executive power in Guinea-Bissau, supported by regional and international partners” reads the statement of the spokesperson of the European External…
Russia-Africa Summit in Sochi
Russia delivered two nuclear-capable bombers to South Africa on a training mission on October 23, a flight apparently timed to coincide with President Vladimir Putin’s opening of a flagship Russia-Africa Summit conceived to ensure Russian influence. #Sochi, Russia-Africa Summit: Meeting with President of the Central African Republic Faustin-Archange Touadera https://t.co/0AL3GQ3gvy pic.twitter.com/cNqKfYPDvR — President of Russia…
Mozambique elections with «democratic aspirations»
“The historic Peace and Reconciliation Agreement signed in Maputo on 6 August was an inspiration to the outside world: the electoral process which has followed is a real test of the readiness of Mozambique’s political actors and institutions to maintain and protect the freedoms and rights which will help to bring the benefits of the…
Ethiopian Abiy Ahmed Nobel prize winner
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed of Ethiopia has won Nobel Peace Prize for his input in ending the 20-year war between Ethiopia and Eritrea. https://twitter.com/unesco/status/1182589900203462656?s=21 Announcing the prize in Oslo, the Norwegian Nobel Committee said Ahmed’s “efforts deserve recognition and need encouragement.” https://twitter.com/afp/status/1182591973766684673?s=21 The Prime Minister’s office tweeted out a statement after Abiy Ahmed saying it…
Mugabe buried in Kutama village
Zimbabwe’s former President Robert Mugabe was buried on October 28 in his home village of Kutama, ending an argument between his clan and the government of his successor President Emmerson Mnangagwa. Zimbabwe's #Mugabe buried in home village, ending an era https://t.co/aMHn638gA3 — Reuters Africa (@ReutersAfrica) September 29, 2019 Mugabe (95) died in a Singapore hospital…
Mnangagwa to attend Mugabe obsequies
Zimbabwe President, Emmerson Mnangagwa, will address mourners of late Robert Mugabe at the National Sports Stadium, where thousands will wear the colours of the ruling Zanu-PF party. cant tell if she's annoyed by the people flanking her or its her mourning face,, either way uyiphethe idrama, that veil #RIPMugabe Blue roof #Grace #MugabeFuneral pic.twitter.com/GiAkyXniF2 —…
Congo government appointed
Democratic Republic of Congo Prime minister announced a new government after eight months of negotiations between President Felix Tshisekedi, who won an election and former President Joseph Kabila, with around two thirds of posts going to allies of the latter. In the long-delayed election last December, Tshisekedi defeated a candidate officially backed by Kabila, who…
G7 focus on Africa
“Let me also say that the EU has concrete proposals for Africa. We are keeping our longstanding commitment to the Global Fund against AIDS, malaria and tuberculosis, and we will contribute 550 million euros to the replenishment of the Fund. This means that our overall involvement will exceed 1 billion euros” said the president of the…
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