AFRICA DIPLOMATIC

Libya’s Sharara oil field interrupted extraction

Libya’s Sharara oil field stopped extracting crude oil several days after output plunged at another of the OPEC member’s biggest deposits. Oil prices climbed amid a production halt at Libya's biggest crude field https://t.co/R2JUgBNK8v pic.twitter.com/ZJj4Yf4z27 — Bloomberg (@business) March 5, 2018 The halt resulted from the closing of a pipeline from Sharara to the Zawiya…

#BigCats: EU keeps an eye on endangered spieces

This year the European Commission celebrate #BigCats on #WorldWildlifeDay. It has taken action and joined up efforts with @CITES to fight trafficking of endangered species in the EU and globally. #Cheetah populations have decreased so much that in Africa they are now only found in 10% of their historic range! RT if you care about protecting…

EU solidarity with Burkinians

The European External Action Service expressed solidarity with the government of Burkina Faso and Burkinians in the wake of the terrorist attack on French Embassy in Ouagadougou targeting French Embassy, and Institute. “The European Union expresses its sincere condolences to the families of the victims, and its full solidarity with the Government and all Burkinabe people”…

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….

SA: Ramaphosa to seize wealth of white farmers

The Parliament of South Africa has passed a motion of resolution to seize land from white farmers without compensation. #South Africa's #Ramaphosa says aims to resolve land issue "once and for all" https://t.co/4Zl0miEliK — Reuters Africa (@ReutersAfrica) March 1, 2018 Passed by an overwhelming majority of 241 votes to 83 votes against, the proposal to amend Section 25 of the South African…

Mali: EU condolences to MINUSMA

Yesterday, the MINUSMA peacekeepers in Mali were again under attack, causing casualties and injuries. The day before, the Malian armed forces also lost men in the center of the country. Déclaration sur les attaques au #Mali: https://t.co/sJYddNe7IZ — Catherine Ray (@_CatherineRay) March 1, 2018 These attacks against the peacekeeping forces and the protection of the…

Foreign ministers to review EU training missions in Africa

The EU Foreign Affairs Council on defence, 06/03/2018 will review the bloc training missions deployed in Central African Republic, Mali and Somalia. It will be the opportunity to take a stock of the functioning of the military planning and conduct capability (MPCC). Established in June 2017, the MPCC oversees EU training missions. 4 contingents with four commanders 🇩🇪 🇫🇷 🇧🇪 🇪🇸 from…

Afropolitan festival rocks Bozar

Three days dedicated to Afropolitan art, creativity and thought, on the theme “Black Artlantic” are offering numerous dazzling encounters. The programming of the festival is inspired by British sociologist Paul Gilroy’s ‘Black Atlantic’ concept, and honours artists and intellectuals of African descent in Europe, Africa and the United States. #Afropolitan2018 events will be available in…

Magic System at Afropolitan Festival

Magic System will be celebrating 20 years of success on stage at the Henry Le Bœuf Hall during the 2018 Afropolitan Festival, Brussels. Born in Anoumabo, a working class district of Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, A’Salfo, Manadja, Goudé and Tino, the four current members of Magic System, forged were friends long before they knew any success….

South African wine producers at risk caused by drought

A three year drought that is considered once a millenium weather event has significant negative impact on the South African wine industry, particularly with that segment that is geared to the production of low-cost bulk wine which relies heavily on irrigation. With water rights cut by 50% in the Western Cape, wine producers are having to…