Brussels 21.04.2022 The Council adopted today a decision establishing an assistance measure under the European Peace Facility (EPF) in support of the African Union worth €600 million. The EU reaffirms its strong commitment to the EU-AU partnership and to cooperation in the area of peace and security. (Image: illustration). European Peace Facility: €600 million for…
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France troops withdrawal from Mali
Brussels 17.02.2022 Ahead of the EU-Africa Union Summit President Macron announces French troops are withdrawing from Mali and will be stationed in other parts of the African region. France and its allies in the long-term anti-jihadist operation in Mali have announced a “coordinated withdrawal” of their forces. A joint statement cited “multiple obstructions” by the…
Brussels: EU-African Union Summit
Brussels 17.02.2022 The leaders of the EU and the African Union (AU) as well as of their respective member states will meet for the sixth European Union – African Union summit in Brussels on 17 and 18 February 2022. Ahead of the summit, EU heads of state or government will take part in a one-hour…
Ethiopia: Borrell welcomes opposition leaders release
Brussels 10.01.2022 “The release of some political opposition leaders and the establishment of the National Dialogue Commission are positive steps towards ending the ongoing conflict in Northern Ethiopia. The European Union has always stressed that the only option for a peaceful and long lasting solution is an independent, comprehensive and inclusive National Dialogue that leaves…
Omicron: AU calls to lift travel restrictions
Brussels 08.12.2021 The African Union called for an urgent end to travel restrictions imposed on some of its member states, saying the measures effectively penalise governments for timely data sharing in line with international health regulations. African Union calls for end to Omicron travel curbs on some African nations https://t.co/K9m1xkDmMP pic.twitter.com/rtiOS0rYrQ — Reuters Africa (@ReutersAfrica)…
Guinea: Colonel Doumbouya ascends power
Brussels 06.09.2021 Colonel Mamady Doumbouya is regarded as the new leader in charge of Guinea after he headed a unit of elite soldiers seizing power on Sunday, September 5. Je condamne la prise de pouvoir par la force en #Guinée et appelle à la libération immédiate du président Alpha Condé. J’invite tous les acteurs à…
Ethiopia: “final & crucial” military operation
Ethiopian military in Somalia have “disarmed” between 200 and 300 of their ethnic Tigray militia over the past week as conflict rages in the northern Ethiopian region, Reuters news agency reports, referring to their anonymous security and diplomatic sources. Exclusive: Tigrayan peacekeepers in Somalia disarmed by Ethiopian colleagues, sources say https://t.co/Kotenf0ITm — Reuters Africa (@ReutersAfrica)…
EU-AU meeting in Addis Ababa
Opening statement by President von der Leyen at the 10th EU-AU Commission-to-Commission meeting plenary session which took place on Feburary 26 in Addis-Ababa. Great to be back in Addis Ababa 🇪🇹 – this time with 20 Commissioners & EU High Representative @JosepBorrellF for the 🔟th Commission-to-Commission meeting between the European Union & @_AfricanUnion. #EUAfrica https://t.co/3gQrDc2Co7…
Michel addresses AU Summit
Speech by President of the European Union Council Charles Michel at the official dinner of the African Union Summit in Addis Ababa: Speech by @eucopresident @CharlesMichel at the official dinner of the #AUSummit2020 👉https://t.co/HaU833kaQO pic.twitter.com/3DelhnnnMQ — EU Council Press (@EUCouncilPress) February 9, 2020 “It is an honour and privilege for me to take the floor…
EU calls Sudan for consensus
“The use of violence today against protesters and other civilians has led to deplorable loss of life. We express our condolences to the families and friends of the victims”, said European External Action Service (EEAS) spokesperson (pictured) in a statement, commenting outbreak of violence in Khartoum on June 3. Statement on the current situation in Sudan…
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