EOM: Liberia elections final report

Brussels 05.03.2024 Announcing today the release of the final report of the 2023 EU Election Observation Mission (EOM) to Liberia, its Chief Observer Andreas Schieder, Member of the European Parliament, said: “These were the first general elections since the departure of UNMIL solely organised by the Liberian institutions and they marked an important milestone in…

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Chad: EU expresses serious concerns

Strasbourg 02.03.2024 “The European Union expresses its serious concerns following the violence that has occurred in N’Djamena in recent days. The EU calls for the facts to be clarified and responsibilities established in an independent and credible manner” reads the statement of the EU diplomacy press person, following the news from N’Djamena. “These events undermine…

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Sudan: EU condemns ban on humanitarian assistance

Brussels 02.03.2024 “We strongly condemn the recent ban by the Sudanese de facto authorities on the delivery of cross-border humanitarian assistance from Chad to Sudan to the civilians suffering at the hands of both the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). This is a flagrant violation of International Humanitarian Law (IHL)”…

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Burkina Faso: EU strongly condemns terrorist attack

Brussels 28.02.2024 “The European Union expresses its solidarity with Burkina Faso following the recent terrorist attacks in the North and East of the country, which caused numerous victims this Sunday, February 25, 2024, in particular during attacks in a mosque and in a church” reads the statement by the spokesperson on terrorist attacks in the…

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Angola: EU enhances Global Gateway

Brussels 23.02.2024 European Commissioner for International Partnerships Jutta Urpilainen (pictured) and Angolan Minister for Planning Victor Hugo Guilherme signed four new Financing Agreements totalling €90 million to support the country’s economic diversification. This support will include investments in blue and circular economy, governance, rule of law as well as civil society. The package advances the…

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La BRAFA: from Apollo to Terpsichore!

05.02.2024 Brussels BRAFA 2024 confirmed once again its power of charm, attracting 67,000 art lovers of all ages perambulating among more than a hundred of galleries proudly exposing the masterpieces. As the first fair opening the year, BRAFA was unanimously acclaimed by the art pilgrims for both the quality of the objects on display and the magic of…

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Mali ends Algiers peace agreement

Brussels 29.01.2024 “The European Union regrets the decision taken by the transitional authorities to terminate the peace agreement signed in Algiers in 2015” reads the statement by the spokesperson of the European External Action service on the decision of Mali government to end the Algiers Peace Accord. “The civilian populations of the north of the…

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Sudan: new EU restrictive measures

Brussels 22.01.2024 Today the Council adopted restrictive measures against six entities, in view of the gravity of the situation in Sudan, where fighting is ongoing between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and their respective affiliated militias. The new listings – the first within the Sudan regime – include six…

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MEPs condemn violence in Sudan

Strasbourg 18.01.2024 MEPs (pictured) strongly condemn the continuing violence between rival armed factions in Sudan, alongside human rights violations and food insecurity. They call on all parties to the conflict to immediately cease hostilities and facilitate safe and timely humanitarian access for civilians suffering shortages of food, water and fuel and very high prices for…

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EU-Kenya: President Ruto addresses MEPs

Strasbourg 21.11.2023 Addressing the European Parliament today President of Kenya William Ruto urged for new forms of cooperation with Africa. President William Ruto called for enforced international cooperation to fight climate change, combat poverty and resolve conflicts. During a formal sitting in Strasbourg, President Ruto demanded new frames for cooperation between the EU and Africa…

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