AFRICA DIPLOMATIC

UK aid worker killed in Nigeria

A British woman and a Nigerian man were shot dead, and three others were abducted by kidnappers. #NIGERIA: British 🇬🇧 aid worker was among 2 people #killed in armed attack at resort in #Kaduna state, Fri 19 Apr. Faye #Mooney, 29, working for NGO @MercyCorps, was at Kajuru Castle in Kajuru LGA when suspected kidnappers attacked…

Tajani stands for Marshall Plan for Africa

Concluding his two and a half year term, the President of the European Parliament Antonio Tajani reiterates his proposal of the Marshal Plan for Africa. The European Union should work with African partners to address the root causes of migration flows, Tajani insists. The president repeatedly proposed a “true Marshall Plan” to become a part of…

Battle for Tripoli ongoing

The fighting intensified on April 20 at the gates of Tripoli (pictured) after the forces loyal to the National Unity Government (GNA) announced an “attack phase” against Marshal Khalifa Haftar‘s troops set to liberate the Libyan capital from terrorist groups. En Libye, les combats redoublent au sud de Tripoli après une contre-offensive https://t.co/5p9GJtLrlS pic.twitter.com/bwcqgDZ8Ec — Le…

Franco-Italian alliance for cease-fire in Libya

Italy and France have intensified efforts to end conflict in Libya, Foreign Minister Enzo Moavero Milanesi said after meeting his French counterpart Jean-Yves Le Drian in Rome on April 19. Rencontre à Rome @ItalyMFA avec mon collègue Enzo #Moavero. Dialogue étroit sur les sujets européens et bilatéraux. Discussion approfondie sur la #Libye. Nous partageons le…

Sudan activists to impose civilian power

Sudanese Professionals Association, which has been enhancing protests, announced news conference at 1700 GMT on April 21 outside the army complex, inviting foreign diplomats. The Association promises to propose their own civilian council to facilitate transition of power from military. #UPDATE Sudanese protest leaders announce plans to unveil a civilian body to take over from…

Russia-Turkey support UN Libya action plan

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and his Turkish counterpart Mevlut Cavusoglu have reaffirmed their commitment to assist Libyan conflict settlement the Russian Foreign Ministry (MFA) said. The agreement was reach during a telephone conversation on April 18. Russian, Turkish top diplomats agree to aid Libyan conflict settlement https://t.co/54jvJZsoar© Alexander Shcherbak/TASS pic.twitter.com/aFmuyYCDVq — TASS (@tassagency_en) April…

US-UK diplomatic efforts in Libya

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo spoke with UK Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt need of peace and stability in Libya as “global priority“. Both top diplomats reaffirmed their commitment to continued diplomatic efforts in Libya aiming at return to political process. .@SecPompeo spoke with UK Foreign Secretary @Jeremy_Hunt. The leaders reaffirmed their commitment to continued diplomatic efforts in…

Trump and Haftar discussed need for peace

White House informed that President Donald Trump had a telephone conversation with Libyan Commander Khalifa Haftar and discussed “ongoing counter terrorism efforts and the need to achieve peace and stability in Libya.” The telephone call took place on April 15, Monday, however it was announced by the administration only by the end of the week. Commander Haftar has…

MEPs condemn Cameroon use of force

Cameroon authorities must end the use of force against the political opposition, say Members of the European Parliament in a resolution adopted on April 17 in Strasbourg plenary. "We need to continue our humanitarian support. At the same time we will continue to push for the respect of human rights in Cameroon and to ask…

Gen.Al-Burhan promises civilian rule

The new head of Sudan’s transitional military council said on April 13 that a civilian government would be established after consultations with opposition forces and promised that the transitional period would last for a maximum of two years. A civilian government would be established in Sudan after consultations with opposition forces, according to the new…