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…
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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…
African Union imposes Sudan power transfer
The African Union (AU) demanded Sudan’s military to hand over power to a civilian-led transitional authority within 60 days. #BREAKING African Union gives Sudan military further 60 days to hand power to civilians: statement pic.twitter.com/fAiUMrF7KG — AFP News Agency (@AFP) May 1, 2019 In a statement, the AU said it noted “with deep regret” that…
Congo rejects African Union demands
Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) rejected the demand of African Union (AU) to postpone the announcement of the final election result, in spite of the warning of the possible unrest, caused by released by the Catholic bishops information, proclaiming the former Exxon Mobile manager Martin Fayulu (62) as the absolute winner. Following the contestant complains, the Constitutional…
EU continues to work for stability of Cameroon
“Following the announcement of the results of the presidential election in Cameroon by the Constitutional Council, the European Union expects the President-elect to bring together all stakeholders to overcome the challenges facing the country, to the benefit of all Cameroonians” says the European External Actions Service statement on the presidential elections in Cameroon. DĂ©claration du Porte-parole…
Nigeria to join African free trade area
President Muhammadu Buhari said Nigeria will soon sign up to an African continental free trade agreement. Buhari made the comment while speaking at a press conference during a visit by South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa. Nigeria's President Buhari says will soon sign African continental free trade agreement https://t.co/fqKhClv1bh pic.twitter.com/ucYJVeiRsE — Reuters Africa (@ReutersAfrica) July 14,…
EU launches €400 million aid programmes for Africa
African Union and European Union Commissioners adopted concrete measures to address pressing global issues in key areas such as peace and security, migration, job creation and agriculture. What happens in Africa matters for Europe. Today we met with our @_AfricanUnion partners to discuss global challenges like peace and security. We also launched a €400 million…
Libya Quartet to meet in Cairo
EU top diplomat Federica Mogherini will be attending meeting of Libya Quartet hosted by the League of Arab States in Cairo. (Image: Tuyuri neighborhood in Sebha, south Libya, courtesy Claudia Gazzini) On Monday 30th April @FedericaMog will participate together with @UN @_AfricanUnion @arableague_gs and #EU in the meeting of the #LibyaQuartet ➡️ https://t.co/pysKu5ykQ1 — European…
EU echoes “disappointment” over South Sudan violence
“The European Union echoes the concern and disappointment expressed by the Chairperson of IGAD Council of Ministers over the violations of the Agreement on the Cessation of Hostilities, Protection of Civilians and Humanitarian Access signed on 21 December by the Parties to the conflict in South Sudan” – says the European External Action Service spokesperson…
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