Al-Shabaab strikes in Mogadishu

A suicide car bombing and assault by Shabaab militants on two neighbouring restaurants in Somalia’s capital Mogadishu ended on the 15th of June, in the morning with 18 dead, a government spokesman said. “The operation is over now and the gunmen were killed by the security forces,” said Mohamed Ahmed Arab, spokesman for Somalia’s security…

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Colonel Gaddafi’s son liberated by militants

  Said al-Islam Gaddafi –  the youngest son of the assassinated Colonel Gaddafi (+20.10.2011) the longstanding leader of Libya – has been realised by the supporters of his father, according to sources from Tobruk Parliament. 1- Big big news. Saif al Islam al-Gaddafi has been released from prison by rebels in western Libya. @akhbar pic.twitter.com/1KCJpuCnJ6 —…

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#RwandaDay2017 Brussels

Thousands of Rwandans living in Belgium and Europe assembled in Brussels on Saturday to meet with President Kagame for Rwandan Diaspora community engagement, #RwandaDay.   Around 3000 Rwandans and Friends of #Rwanda are gathered in #RwandaDay2017 #Belgium . #MeetThePresident #PerezidaWacu pic.twitter.com/mS924LdePN — 🇷🇼Rwanda en Belgique🇧🇪 (@RwandaInBelgium) June 10, 2017

EU condolences to Somalians

  “The EU extends its condolences to the families and friends of all those who lost loved ones and wishes a speedy recovery to the injured” says the statement of the European External Action Service. “These terrorist acts shall not deter the path to peace and security in Somalia.” “The European Union stands closely with…

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EU observation mission to Kenya

In response to an invitation by the Kenyan authorities, the European Union has decided to deploy an Election Observation Mission (EOM) to Kenya to observe the general elections scheduled for 8 August. Former EU EOM recommendations have played a role in promoting political dialogue and the consolidation of democracy in Kenya. Federica Mogherini, High Representative of the…

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Al-Shabaab attacks Af Urur town

Al Shabaab militants captured a town in Somalia’s semi-autonomous Puntland region on Thursday (8.06.2017) a senior official confirmed, and the group claimed it had killed at least 61 soldiers in the assault. “Al Shabaab attacked Af Urur town this morning. There were few soldiers there and thus al Shabaab captured the town. It is difficult to…

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#EDD2017 European Development Days

The 11th edition of European Development Days opens 7-8 June, is focused on investing in development. Europe’s leading forum on international cooperation and development is the biggest ever with some 7,000 participants to attend. The event’s debates, panels, and special events will provide insights into the most pressing development challenges facing the world, and various…

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L’UE: 50 millions pour Sahel

BAMBKO. 50 millions d’euros seront débloqués pour soutenir l’action des pays du G5 Sahel pour améliorer les conditions de sécurité et la coopération transfrontalière, a annoncé l’UE aujourd’hui. .@FedericaMog annonce 50€mn pour améliorer la sécurité dans le Sahelhttps://t.co/aaDScov85C — Michael Mann (@MichaelMannEU) June 5, 2017   Ce soutien contribuera à la mise en place effective…

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