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…

Somalia: EU condemns al-Shabaab attack

Brussels 27.05.2023 “The European Union condemns the latest attack by the terrorist group al-Shabaab against ATMIS (African Union Transition Mission in Somalia) in Buulo Mareer today” reads the the statement by the European External Action Service Spokesperson on the attack against ATMIS. #Somalia: the EU condemns the latest attack by the terrorist group al-Shabaab against…

Celebrating Africa Day 2023

Brussels 25.06.2023 Africa Day marks the founding in 1963 of the Organization of African Unity, which now known as the African Union providing an annual opportunity to reflect on the challenges and achievements of the Governments and peoples of Africa. This year’s celebration has particular significance as it marks the 50th anniversary of independence of…

Chad: EU regrets German ambassador expulsion

Brussels 13.04.2023 “The decision of Chad’s transitional authorities to expel the German ambassador is regrettable. This is a particularly hostile gesture in view of the long-standing partnership and engagement of the EU and its Member States in Chad, including in the context of the ongoing transition” reads the statement by the spokesperson on the decision…

Nigeria: EU mission observing elections

Brussels 27.02.2023 Nigeria’s electoral commission started announcing state-by-state results from national elections on Sunday, February 26, amid complaints of irregularities, though it is not expected to name a victor in the race to succeed President Muhammadu Buhari for several days. 🇳🇬Ekiti is so far the only Nigerian state to declare its results. Bola Tinubu won…

Borrell: Lavrov “spreads lies” in Africa

Brussels 08.02.2023 “…Minister [of Foreign Affairs of Russia, Sergey] Lavrov is touring Africa again. These days, Mali and Eritrea; well, easy countries for them but others not so easy. Trying to spread lies about who is guilty for what is happening there” the EU top diplomat Josep Borrell (pictured) said, while addressing the European External…

Borrell visit to South Africa and Botswana

Brussels 31.01.2023 The EU top diplomat Josep Borrell has concluded his visit to Southern Africa. In South Africa Borrell co-chaired, together with the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation of South Africa, Dr Naledi Pandor, the 15th session of the Ministerial Political Dialogue. The meeting was also attended by Commissioner for Health and Food Safety,…

Borrell visit to SA: “testing times”

Brussels 27.01.2023 “…The European Union and South Africa came together to establish a strategic partnership 16 years ago, and South Africa is the only African country that has this qualification of a strategic partner. And the word means something. It is the only partnership on the African continent. This is a recognition of the importance…

Russian top diplomat Lavrov in Eswatini

Brussels 25.01.2023 Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has arrived in Eswatini, TASS news agency reported. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has arrived in Eswatini, according to a our reporter:https://t.co/E59qY1Y613 pic.twitter.com/i5MygbEldG — TASS (@tassagency_en) January 23, 2023 Russia’s top diplomat flew to Mbabane from South Africa where he started his African tour. The Kingdom of Eswatini,…