AFRICA DIPLOMATIC

Guinea Bissau on brink of chaos

“The critical political situation in Guinea Bissau is putting at risk its institutional and democratic order, with serious implications for the stability in the region.” #EU with @UN_UNOWAS @SrsgUn @AU_PSD #CPLP in support @ecowas_cedeao @rdussey mission #GuineaBissau, need to hold those responsible for impeding implementation Conakry agreement. All should stay within constitutional order and rule…

EU regrets Schengen House in Kinshasa closure

On January 24th, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration of the Democratic Republic of Congo informed by note verbale addressed to the Embassy of the Kingdom of Belgium, about the decision of the Congolese government to close the Schengen House in Kinshasa. In the current uncertainty following this announcement and the various contacts…

SA drought threatens tourism

A chronic drought that could leave South Africa’s Cape Town without water within weeks is hurting visitor numbers and damaging economy officials said. How much of the crisis is to be blamed on the weather, and how much on a lack of government planning? https://t.co/FEl8yPCccT — The Economist (@TheEconomist) February 3, 2018 With experts predicting…

EU defends freedom of media in Kenya

In the current situation in Kenya, it is important that all actors respect the Kenyan constitution and the rule of law, says the text of the statement of European External Action Service. Statement on the situation in Kenya https://t.co/kIp2WoHJqi — Catherine Ray (@_CatherineRay) February 1, 2018 “This includes recognising the outcome of the elections and…

Dr.Mulder: “They will not wipe us out!”

Dr.Corné MULDER shares his views on challenges South Africa faces today and in future. The signals, coming for the country leadership are contradictory, while promising his own people nationalisation of land and central bank in a Marxist-Leninist way, Cyril Ramaphosa, a new leader of African National Congress party, calls for investments in South Africa from…

NASA: Cape Town water exhausted

Cape Town’s impending Day Zero is likely to have a severe knock-on effect across the entire national economy, widely affecting a number of sectors, and resulting in a possible credit rating downgrade for South Africa. Cape Town’s Water is Running Out https://t.co/994VENVge3 #CapeTown #Landsat #NASA pic.twitter.com/5KxeoOkQl8 — NASA Earth (@NASAEarth) January 30, 2018 Speaking to the…

South Africa’ “silent genocide”

After Mugabe’s removal from office in Zimbabwe, the new president seems aware of the economic sense of urgency to save its population from famine, thus allowing the return of white farmers. This is in stark contrast with neighbouring South Africa, where the situation is getting from bad to worse. Nelson Mandela, after his release, as…

EU condemns hostilities in South Sudan

The EU joins IGAD Council of Ministers in condemning the repeated violations of the Agreement on the Cessation of Hostiles in South Sudan (ACOH). These violations, perpetrated by the major stakeholders, include the killings of civilians, sexual violence and recruitment of child soldiers. The EU joins IGAD Council of Ministers in condemning the repeated violations…

Gates contributes €50 million to EU-Africa projects

The Gates Foundation will contribute $50 million (€40.9 million) in financing, as well as an additional $12.5 million (€10.2 million) in technical assistance, to investment projects in the health sector in Africa through the EU’s framework to improve sustainable investments in Africa. This pooling of resources is designed to encourage additional private investment towards achieving…

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…