Brussels 08.03.2025 The South African government said it will not engage in “counterproductive megaphone diplomacy” following the newest social media post by U.S. President Trump reiterating his position on confiscating land, and relevant law. Trump extended his invitation to relocate those seeking “to flee [South Africa] for reasons of safety” to all farmers and offered…
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EU grants €50M to Ghana security
Brussels 02.03.2025 The European Union on granted over a 50-million-euro military package intended to strengthen Ghanaian security forces, while the West Africa faces surging threats from armed extremist groups and jihadists. (Image above: Ghana, West Africa). The security situation in the region has deteriorated significantly in recent years, with violent extremist groups linked to Al-Qaeda…
DRC-North Kivu: EU lukewarm response
Brussels 28.02.2025 The European diplomacy is still undecisive towards the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Rwanda, in spite of the dramatic degradation of the security situation in North Kivu, DRC. In a resolution adopted by the European parliament Plenary earlier this month MEPs demand to undertake urgent measures by the EU, including targeted sanctions, the…
EU-Rwanda: reluctant to freeze MoU
Brussels 25.02.2025 The European Commission stays reluctant to freeze the Memorandum of Understanding on Sustainable Raw Materials Value Chains (MoU). The slow motion reaction of the EU raises brows of human rights defenders in Europe, and worldwide, while observing the devastating events in North Kivu, DRC, where already seven thousand people were killed as a…
EU: Rwanda Memorandum under review
Brussels 24.02.2025 During the Foreign ministers Council the EU top diplomats discussed the escalation of the conflict in North Kivu, Democratic Republic of Congo, however no conclusions have been adopted on the matter. “The situation is very grave, and it is on the brink of a regional conflict” said the EU High Representative Kaja Kallas…
DRC: EU diplomacy awaiting for Council decisions
Brussels 20.02.2025 The EU diplomacy is awaiting the decisions of the Council of the Foreign ministers, which is scheduled for February 24, Monday. Today, in spite of the rapidly degrading situation in North Kivu, DRC, the spokesperson of the European Commission said there are no updates so far, but the talks, exploring different paths are…
BRAFA: Ngon princesses in Brussels
Brussels 31.01.2025. This year BRAFA galleries offer a splendid opportunity to explore versatility, and mesmerizing aesthetic value of African art. Undoubtedly the Ngon masks on display at Montagut Gallery, Barcelona, stand out, and attract a special attention by the mysterious aura, along with of Baule gold ornaments. In ensemble they reflect the versatility and opulence of…
DRC: EU reiterates demands to M23
Brussels 31.01.2025 In spite of the degrading security situation in Northern Kivu, DRC, the EU has not adapted its position, continuing to insist on the initial message. A week ago the issue was issued by the European Union diplomacy, requesting “… the M23 to stop its advance and withdraw immediately. The EU reiterates that Rwanda…
EU condemns escalation in DR of Congo
Brussels 26.01.2025 The EU is deeply concerned about the continued escalation of the conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), aggravated by the renewed offensive of the M23 supported by the Rwandan Armed Forces (RDF). This undermines African-led efforts to reach a peaceful resolution to the conflict. The EU reaffirms its full support…
EU envoy visits Great Lakes Region
Luxembourg 14.10.2024 The European Union Special Representative (EUSR) for the Great Lakes Region, Ambassador Johan Borgstam, visited Rwanda between 10 and 12 October, as part of a broader mission in the Great Lakes Region. In this first visit to the region since his recent appointment, Ambassador Borgstam met with His Excellency President Paul Kagame, Minister…
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