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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EU condemns atrocities in Ardamta Darfur

Brussels 12.11.2023 “The European Union is appalled by and condemns the recent dramatic escalation of violence in Darfur. According to credible eyewitness reports more than a thousand members of the Masalit community were killed in Ardamta, West Darfur, in just over two days, during major attacks carried out by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and…

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Mozambique: elections result

Brussels 28.10.2023 Statement by the Spokesperson of the European External Action Service on the results of the local elections in Mozambique. “The European Union is closely following the aftermath of the municipal elections, which took place on 11 October. “The Mozambican society showed active commitment and participated at large. “The EU notes with concern reports…

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Borrell travels to Ghana

Brussels 27.10.2023 High Representative/Vice-President Josep Borrell will visit Ghana on 28 October, providing an opportunity to strengthen the EU-Ghana partnership. The High Representative will start his visit on Saturday morning meeting with President Nana Akufo-Addo. He will then participate in the hand-over ceremony of 105 military vehicles financed by the European Peace Facility to the…

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EU-Niger: new restrictive measures

Luxembourg 23.10.2023 The Council today adopted a framework for restrictive measures in view of the situation in Niger. This decision demonstrates the European Union’s resolve to sanction those who undermine the stability, democracy, rule of law in Niger, and constitute a threat to peace and security in the region. This new autonomous framework for restrictive…

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EU welcomes AU accession to G20

Brussels 10.09.2023 “Today, we join our brothers and sisters in Africa in celebrating the accession of the African Union as a permanent member of the G20” reads the G20 statement by the EU High Representative Josep Borrell on to the accession of the African Union as a permanent member. (Image: Lotus Temple, New Delhi, India)….

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Niger: EU Ambassador restricted freedom

Brussels 06.09.2023 Statement by the Spokesperson on obstacles to the freedom of movement of the EU Ambassador in Niger: Niger : L’UE dénonce et regrette les entraves à la liberté de circulation dont l’Ambassadeur européen, en poste à Niamey, a été victime ce mardi 5 septembre alors qu’il se rendait à l’Ambassade de France. 👇https://t.co/cTOLnTSyau…

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EU-Niger: “strong package of sanctions” in view

Toledo, Spain 31.08.2023 “…We will have a look at what is happening in the world, the Russian influence, the consequences of the war, and certainly focus on Niger and the Sahel”, said the EU top diplomat Josep Borrell, entering the assembly of the EU Foreign ministers. “And for that, we have here with us the…

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