Brussels 08.03.2024 “The decisions of the Constitutional Council and the Presidency of the Republic set the date of the presidential election before the end of the President’s mandate on April 2, and establish the legal framework for the continuity of the State beyond this date. They thus end a period of uncertainty while demonstrating the…
Category: West Africa
EOM: Liberia elections final report
Brussels 05.03.2024 Announcing today the release of the final report of the 2023 EU Election Observation Mission (EOM) to Liberia, its Chief Observer Andreas Schieder, Member of the European Parliament, said: “These were the first general elections since the departure of UNMIL solely organised by the Liberian institutions and they marked an important milestone in…
Mozambique: elections result
Brussels 28.10.2023 Statement by the Spokesperson of the European External Action Service on the results of the local elections in Mozambique. “The European Union is closely following the aftermath of the municipal elections, which took place on 11 October. “The Mozambican society showed active commitment and participated at large. “The EU notes with concern reports…
Niger: crucial base for military in Sahel
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…
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…
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…
Moura massacre: Borrell demands investigation
Brussels 16.05.2023 “The publication, by the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, of the report on the events that took place in Moura, from March 27 to 31, 2022, confirms the multiple abuses and violations of human rights and the law international humanitarian crisis that occurred in the context of the…
Mali: Sévaré attack on Wagner group
Brussels 28.04.2023 Founder and boss of Russian private military company Wagner, Yevgeny Prigozhin, has defended his company’s activities in Africa, insisting that his involvement on the continent is mainly to defeat terrorism and help countries liberate their territories from insurgents. #Mali dans les premières heures de ce 22 avril, attaque du #JNIM #AQMI qui a…
Burkina-Faco: EU condemns Karma massacre
Brussels 27.04.2023 “The European Union strongly condemns the horrific massacre that took place in the village of Karma, Yatenga province, on 20 April, which reportedly left dozens of civilian victims, including women and children” reads the statement of the press-person of the European External Action Service. #BurkinaFaso : L’UE condamne avec fermeté l’horrible massacre à…
Burkina Faso: EU expresses solidarity
Brussels 15.04.2023 “In an increasingly difficult security and humanitarian context in Burkina Faso with an upsurge in terrorist attacks, the European Union once again expresses its solidarity with the people of Burkina Faso and its commitment to combating terrorism” reads the press release of the press person of the European External Action Service (EEAS). Le…
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