Sudan: EU strongly condemns violence

Brussels 15.04.2023 “The EU strongly condemns the eruption of violence between the Sudan Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces earlier this morning in Sudan” reads the statement by the EU top diplomat Josep Borrell calling for an immediate de-escalation of conflict in Sudan. The EU strongly condemns the eruption of violence between the Sudan…

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Chad: EU regrets German ambassador expulsion

Brussels 13.04.2023 “The decision of Chad’s transitional authorities to expel the German ambassador is regrettable. This is a particularly hostile gesture in view of the long-standing partnership and engagement of the EU and its Member States in Chad, including in the context of the ongoing transition” reads the statement by the spokesperson on the decision…

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EU reacts upon Uganda anti-gay law

Brussels 23.03.2023 “The European Union is deeply concerned by the passing of an anti-homosexuality bill by the Ugandan Parliament, which introduces severe punishments, including the death penalty. The EU is opposed to the death penalty in all circumstances” reads the statement by the spokesperson on the adoption of the anti-homosexuality bill. Uganda: The EU is…

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Nigeria: pipeline explosion in Rivers State

Brussels 04.03.2023 An oil pipeline explosion has killed at least 12 people in Nigeria. According to the first elements of the investigation, the victims were in the process of illegally taking oil on February 3, Friday morning, when a spark would have arisen from their transport vehicle and would have caused the explosion, said the…

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EU admits Nigeria post-elections challenges

Brussels 02.03.2023 “The holding of the general elections on the 25th of February in Nigeria was the major democratic undertaking (according to us) in an extremely challenging context” said the European External Actions Service press person, while reacting upon the tense post-elections situation in the country. The context was characterised among other problems by the…

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Nigeria opposition refuses elections result

Brussels 02.03.2023 A Nigerian opposition party has said it will fail a lawsuit after Bola Ahmed Tinubu was on Wednesday declared the winner of Nigeria’s controversial presidential elections. Bola Ahmed Tinubu has become Nigeria’s new president-elect winning the vote. Following a hotly-contested general election, Mr. Tinubu becomes the country’s fifth president since the end of…

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Nigeria: EU observation mission report

Brussels 27.02.2023 The holding of general elections on 25 February in Nigeria was a major undertaking representing a key opportunity for the consolidation of democracy. Despite a challenging context and operational failures, the Nigerian people demonstrated their commitment to democracy. "Despite a challenging context and operational failures, the Nigerian people demonstrated their commitment to democracy."…

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Nigeria: EU mission observing elections

Brussels 27.02.2023 Nigeria’s electoral commission started announcing state-by-state results from national elections on Sunday, February 26, amid complaints of irregularities, though it is not expected to name a victor in the race to succeed President Muhammadu Buhari for several days. 🇳🇬Ekiti is so far the only Nigerian state to declare its results. Bola Tinubu won…

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Eswatini: MEPs condemn lawyer assassination

Brussels 20.02.2023 Eswatini: the situation of human rights defenders and the murder of Thulani Maseko. EU stands against human right breaches: MEPs adopted measures for the respect of human rights in Russia, Equatorial Guinea and Eswatini. They call for the release of Alexey Navalny and other political prisoners in Russia fighting for Russian democracy. 🗳️https://t.co/1qCjbf7OwD…

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Equatorial Guinea: MEPs condemn repressions

Brussels 20.02.2023 Equatorial Guinea: violence against opposition activists, notably Julio Obama Mefuman. (RC9-0122/2023) Violence against opposition activists in Equatorial Guinea, notably the case of Julio Obama Mefuman pic.twitter.com/GEpX6NnmWx — MLGE3R (@mlgeiiir) February 16, 2023 The European Parliament holds the Equatoguinean dictatorial regime responsible for the death of Julio Obama, a prominent dissident and a Spanish…

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