Boko Haram militants released 91 of 110 schoolgirls they abducted in February, however they have issued a warning that the children must not return to education. The Nigerian government said in a statement that 91 released students had been documented so far, adding that the release of more girls was ongoing. JUST IN: A group…
Category: West Africa
Burkina Faso: French Embassy under attack
Diplomatis confirm assault at French Embassy and Institute in Burkina Faso capital #Ouagadougou. The vehicles stationed next to the buildings are still in flames. The “terrorist attack” has stricken Burkina Faso’s capital Ouagadougou, France’s ambassador to West Africa’s Sahel region said after an explosion hit the army headquarters there and witnesses reported seeing masked gunmen storming the building….
EU supports counter-terrorism in Mali
Mali was once again the target of terrorist violence. Nearly 30 Malian and Burkinabe citizens, including several women and children, were killed on their way to Boni fair in the center of the country. On the same day, several attacks against the Malian security forces cost the lives of several people. Hier, le Mali a…
Liberia “new era” after elections
The EU sends its congratulations to George Weah for his victory in the Presidential elections in Liberia as announced by the National Elections Commission. #EU sends its congratulations to George Weah (@GeorgeWeahOff) for his victory in Presidential elections in #Liberia. Full statement here https://t.co/JX7wdcvjdp — Catherine Ray (@_CatherineRay) December 31, 2017 “All political leaders showed…
Millions stolen in Ebola epidemic
The Red Cross has confirmed that more than USD 6 million of aid money was lost to fraud and corruption during the Ebola epidemic in West Africa. Auditors found overpriced supplies, salaries for non-existent aid workers and fake customs bills. More than $6 million meant to fight Ebola outbreak in West Africa was stolen through…
L’UE réitère soutien à la MINUSMA
La MINUSMA a été une fois de plus frappée par le terrorisme au nord du Mali. En conséquence plusieurs casques bleus ont perdu la vie ou ont été blessés. L’Union européenne déplore cet acte qui vise à empêcher la paix et la stabilité du Mali. Ses auteurs doivent être arrêtés et répondre devant la justice….
EU calls Cameroon to act with restraint
Tensions in North-Western and South-Western Cameroon have risen over recent weeks, with a risk of further escalation. "Today, we reaffirm our autonomy over our heritage & territory." Cameroon's English-speakers call for independence https://t.co/DSANPs6nv2 pic.twitter.com/LGgupEcGeE — Al Jazeera Breaking News (@AJENews) October 1, 2017 “All the stakeholders need to act responsibly and with restraint, abiding by…
MEPs to observe elections in Liberia
In response to an invitation by the Liberian authorities, the European Union has deployed an Election Observation Mission (EOM) to Liberia to observe the general elections scheduled for 10 October. This is the fourth time that the European Union is observing general elections in Liberia reflecting the EU’s long-term commitment to supporting credible, transparent and inclusive elections in the country. #EU EOM Liberia Media Analyst trains Media Monitors. Team will assess the…
Gabon’ dangers of human rights abuses
“One year after the heavily contested presidential elections in Gabon, the situation has reached a stalemate, with no prospect of a political solution to the country’s divisions and to the crisis” – said the EU top diplomat Federica Mogherini, addressing September plenary of the European Parliament. .@FedericaMog speech at the European Parliament urgency on #Gabonhttps://t.co/hytwHxuzKp…
L’UE à propos de la trêve au Mali
La signature hier d’un trêve, après deux mois de violents affrontements entre la Coordination des Mouvements de l’Azawad (CMA) et la Plateforme, constitue une avancée importante pour rétablir la confiance mutuelle entre les parties signataires de l’Accord pour la Paix et la Réconciliation au Mali. La trêve au #Malihttps://t.co/Ya6O9VIqgQ — Catherine Ray (@_CatherineRay) August…
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