AFRICA DIPLOMATIC

Mali: PMC Wagner heavy causalities

Brussels 28.07.2024 In reports on social media during the ongoing clashes in Northern Mali following a Joint Wagner Group/Afrika Corps-Malian Army Offensive, the Russian Wagner PMC and Malian Ground Forces took heavy casualties following a Tuareg counter-offensive. In the outshirks of the city of Tinzahuatin, a convoy of the Russian Wagner PMC and an patrol…

Yemen: Al Hudaydah port in flames

Brussels 21.07.2024 In response to the lethal drone strike in Tel Aviv launched by the Houthis rebels early Friday morning on July 19, the IAF conducted a massive strike targeting the Red sea Houthi-controlled port city of Al Hudaydah, Yemen. At least three people were killed and scores more injured in Israeli airstrikes on a…

EU-Horn of Africa: call for calm

Brussels 08.07.2024 The EU diplomacy has called for de-escalation in the region of Horn of Africa, namely after the heated exchange between Somaliland, and Djibouti leaders. (Image above: illustration) https://audiovisual.ec.europa.eu/en/video/I-259198 The presidents of Djibouti and Somaliland have accused each other of destabilisation. Djibouti is actively training new republican guard recruits and denies any vile intentions…

Kenya: EU calls for restraint

Brussels 26.06.2024 The European Union has followed with concern the outbreak of violence that erupted during the protests in Kenya yesterday, which resulted in the loss of lives, numerous injuries and significant damage to public and private property. Defence and security forces should exercise restraint and protests should remain peaceful. Fundamental rights and freedoms, including…

EU-Sudan: sanctions against six persons

Brussels 24.06.2024 The Council adopted restrictive measures today against six individuals responsible for activities undermining the stability and political transition of Sudan, where fighting is still ongoing between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and their respective affiliated militias. (Image above: Khartoum Old town). On the RSF side, the new…

EU enhances Kenya defense capabilities

Brussels 24.06.2024 The Council today adopted an assistance measure under the European Peace Facility worth €20 million. Its objective is to enhance the operational capabilities of the Kenya Defence Forces to protect the territorial integrity and sovereignty of the country and its civilian population against internal and external threats. The assistance measure will also contribute…

Sudan Wad al-Noura massacre: EU Borrell appalled

Brussels 08.06.2024 “The European Union is appalled by credible reports of yet another senseless massacre of over 100 defenceless villagers committed by the Rapid Support Forces in Wad al-Noura, in Al-Jazira State, Sudan”, reads the statement by the EU top diplomat Josep Borrell. “The EU is investing substantially, together with the OHCHR and the UN…

EU took note of SA elections results

Brussels 03.06.2024 They European Union (EU) took note of the results of the South African general elections. The EU has deployed an electoral expert mission, which has been working on observing the process well ahead of the day, when the citizens went to urns to drop ballots. The mission would probably share the conclusions assembled…

SA goes to polling stations

Brussels 29.05.2024 Polls in South Africa open at 7:00 am (0500 GMT) and close at 9:00 pm, with 27 million registered voters called to elect a new parliament, which then chooses a President. For the first time since the advent of democracy in 1994, the African National Congress party is at risk of losing its…

EU ceased military mission in Niger

Brussels 27.05.2024 Today the Council decided to not extend the European Union military partnership mission in Niger (EUMPM) beyond 30 June 2024, in view of the grave current political situation in the country. The mission was established in December 2022 at the request of the former Nigerien authorities to enhance the ability of the Niger…