AFRICA DIPLOMATIC

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…

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…

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…

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)….

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…

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…

Ethiopia: EU human rights concerns

Brussels 29.08.2023 “The EU expresses serious concern regarding the on-going conflict, alleged violations and abuses of human rights, and reports of dozens of civilian casualties in the Amhara region of Ethiopia” 🇪🇹 Ethiopia: Statement by High Representative @JosepBorrellF on the situation in Amhara https://t.co/iblysACOE3 — European External Action Service – EEAS 🇪🇺 (@eu_eeas) August 29,…

Zimbabwe: EU EOM defamation campaign

Brussels 29.08.2023 “The EU takes note of the announcement of the 23 August 2023 Harmonised Elections’ results by the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC). On Election Day, Zimbabweans turned out in great numbers, and showed their determination to exercise their voting rights. They need to be granted full transparency and integrity in the electoral process”, reads…

Libya: EU urges to refrain from hostilities

Brussels 16.08.2023 “The European Union follows with great attention and concern the latest violent events in Libya” reads the statement by the EU top diplomat Josep Borrell on the latest armed clashes Libya. Libya: 🇪🇺 follows with concern the latest violent events.While clashes in Tripoli appear to have subsided, EU urges all parties to continue…

Niger: crucial base for military in Sahel

Brussels 10.08.2023 The U.S. diplomats familiar with the discussions said the Niger military junta made it clear to Nuland and the other U.S. officials present that they believe very strongly that their seizure of power was just, that they have broad public support, and that the deposed President Mohamed Bazoum was no longer the legitimate…