AFRICA DIPLOMATIC

Somalia at “critical political juncture”

“The attacks in Somalia’s capital mark one of the worst the city has suffered in over a decade, leading to a large number of casualties and injuries to innocent civilians” – says the text of the statement by the EU top diplomat Federica Mogherini on the attacks in Mogadishu, Somalia. https://t.co/Wr0agr8OnL — Catherine Ray (@_CatherineRay) October…

ACP meeting in Brussels

Members of Parliaments from Africa, the Caribbean and the Pacific gathered in Brussels this week for the 47th session of the ACP Parliamentary Assembly, and a joint intersessional meetings with Members of the European Parliament. https://twitter.com/PressACP/status/918025092805873664 With a limited time before the start of the negotiations for a new partnership framework between the 79 members…

€200 million loan to Tunisia

The European Commission, on behalf of the EU, has today approved the disbursement of a €200 million loan to Tunisia. This disbursement marks the launch of the second Macro-Financial Assistance (MFA-II) programme to Tunisia. A total of €500 million will be disbursed in three instalments in 2017 and 2018. “Today’s disbursement to Tunisia is proof…

Easing of US sanction on Sudan

The easing of US sanctions on Sudan is an important step in Sudan’s efforts at reintegration into the international community. The EU expects Sudan to make further progress in addressing the several challenges that still remain. Easing of US sanctions important step in #Sudan’s re-integration into the international community.https://t.co/QUCxb6AiSR — Koen Vervaeke (@koen_vervaekeEU) October 9,…

UK to ban ivory items

The sale and export of almost all ivory items would be banned in the UK under plans set out by the government. Today we announced plans to ban the sale of ivory in the UK.The cruel poaching of elephants shames our generationhttps://t.co/N8RtEwHvTU — Theresa May (@theresa_may) October 6, 2017 Environment Secretary Michael Gove has announced…

Russia: Bear cub sadistic killing unpunished

WARNING! Disturbing images below. Russian news site Sakhalin info and social media reported sadistic torture and murder of a bear cub for the sake of his gull by locals in city of Makarovo (Sakhalin). A cub appeared in a residential area in outskirts of the city, when locals prevented him to go back to the…

More exotic animals in need of rescue

European Parliament, Strasbourg Representatives of the European Alliance for Rescue Centres and Sanctuaries (EARS) and of AAP Animal Advocacy and Protection presented the views of CITES – accredited rescue centres, key players in struggle against wildlife trafficking. The MEPs of the Intergroup for the Welfare and Conservation of Animals discussed the conditions of confiscated animals and…

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…

Mali: EU considers individual sanctions

The Council has transposed into legal acts the provisions of United Nations Security Council resolution 2374 (2017), which allows sanctions to be imposed on those actively stymieing progress in implementing the agreement on peace and reconciliation in Mali, signed in 2015. Today the EU Council implements UNSC Mali sanctions that may be imposed on actors impeding the peace…

Europe stands by Angola in reforms

“As President of Angola João Lourenço officially takes office today in Angola, I look forward to co-operating with him and the new government to strengthen further our relationship and intensify our existing dialogue,” – announced EU top diplomat Federica Mogherini in her statement. .@FedericaMog on elections in #Angola: EU supports all efforts to build strong, democratic &…