Brussels 28.02.2024 “The European Union expresses its solidarity with Burkina Faso following the recent terrorist attacks in the North and East of the country, which caused numerous victims this Sunday, February 25, 2024, in particular during attacks in a mosque and in a church” reads the statement by the spokesperson on terrorist attacks in the…
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Angola: EU enhances Global Gateway
Brussels 23.02.2024 European Commissioner for International Partnerships Jutta Urpilainen (pictured) and Angolan Minister for Planning Victor Hugo Guilherme signed four new Financing Agreements totalling €90 million to support the country’s economic diversification. This support will include investments in blue and circular economy, governance, rule of law as well as civil society. The package advances the…
La BRAFA: from Apollo to Terpsichore!
05.02.2024 Brussels BRAFA 2024 confirmed once again its power of charm, attracting 67,000 art lovers of all ages perambulating among more than a hundred of galleries proudly exposing the masterpieces. As the first fair opening the year, BRAFA was unanimously acclaimed by the art pilgrims for both the quality of the objects on display and the magic of…
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…
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 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)….
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…
Rome: conference on development and migration
Brussels 23.07.2023 The international conference on development and migration underway at the Farnesina palace, Rome, was opened by the words of the Prime minister Giorgia Meloni. “What we are inaugurating is above all a dialogue between equals, based on mutual respect, because there cannot be a competitive or conflictual relationship between Europe and the enlarged…
Italy: partnerships with Africa
Brussels 22.07.2023 Mediterranean and Middle East countries will meet in Rome on Sunday, July 23, to boost efforts to stem illegal migration flows, with Italy explaining the aim is to help countries in Africa in order to reduce the impetus for migrants to reach Europe. Illegal departures from Libya and Tunisia +600%: 30 boats invade…
Celebrating Africa Day 2023
Brussels 25.06.2023 Africa Day marks the founding in 1963 of the Organization of African Unity, which now known as the African Union providing an annual opportunity to reflect on the challenges and achievements of the Governments and peoples of Africa. This year’s celebration has particular significance as it marks the 50th anniversary of independence of…
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