EU-Rwanda-M23: considering measures

Brussels 06.02.2025 The EU considers measures to undertake in order to hold accountable those responsible “for sustaining armed conflict, instability, and insecurity” in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). “Also to support a peaceful resolution of the conflict”, said the European External Action Service spokesperson, when addressing the issue of the escalating conflict in the…

EU enhances Kenya defense capabilities

Brussels 24.06.2024 The Council today adopted an assistance measure under the European Peace Facility worth €20 million. Its objective is to enhance the operational capabilities of the Kenya Defence Forces to protect the territorial integrity and sovereignty of the country and its civilian population against internal and external threats. The assistance measure will also contribute…

MALI: Assimi GOITA VICE-PRESIDENT

Brussels 22.09.2020 The National Committee for the Salvation of the People (CNSP), led by Coloenl Assimi Goita, announced on September 21 that it was appointing former Defence Minister Ba N’Daou,70, as president of the new transitional government. PROFIL : Le parcours du nouvel homme fort du #Mali, le Colonel-Major Bah Ndaw. https://t.co/DE04kxglq2 — Sá Moreno…

Niger strikes Boko Haram along  Komadugu river

Niger governmental troops  have eliminated more than 280 Boko Haram militants in combat and in air strikes since an operation against the radical Islam group last week, the defence ministry said. Niger Army Kills 280 Boko Haram Militants – Defence Ministry. https://t.co/mmiCg7X6iH pic.twitter.com/YHXcMsGpi0 — Channels Television (@channelstv) January 3, 2019 Boko Haram has intruded Niger, Chad…

EU Defence ministers examine training in Africa

The EU Council reviews the training missions deployed in Central African Republic, Mali and Somalia. It is be the opportunity to review the functioning of the military planning and conduct capability (MPCC). Established in June 2017, the MPCC oversees EU training missions Today, EU defence ministers discuss training missions launched in #Mali (2013), #Somalia (2010) & Central African Republic #RCA #CAR…