Luxembourg 23.10.2023 The Council today adopted a framework for restrictive measures in view of the situation in Niger. This decision demonstrates the European Union’s resolve to sanction those who undermine the stability, democracy, rule of law in Niger, and constitute a threat to peace and security in the region. This new autonomous framework for restrictive…
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EU-Niger: “strong package of sanctions” in view
Toledo, Spain 31.08.2023 “…We will have a look at what is happening in the world, the Russian influence, the consequences of the war, and certainly focus on Niger and the Sahel”, said the EU top diplomat Josep Borrell, entering the assembly of the EU Foreign ministers. “And for that, we have here with us the…
Niger: ECOWAS convenes for crisis Summit
Brussels 10.08.2023 The military who seized power in a coup in Niamey on Wednesday, July 26, accused France, previously an ally of Niger, of releasing 16 jihadists and violating the country’s airspace, on the eve of a crisis summit of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). Breaking News: Reports coming in that France…
Niger: EU supports “all” ECOWAS measures
Brussels 31.07.2023 “The European Union associates itself with the firm condemnations expressed by the Heads of State of the sub-region against the unacceptable coup de force carried out in Niger” reads the statement of the EU top diplomat Josep Borrell, released on Monday at 7:40 AM (Brussels time). L’UE soutient toutes les mesures adoptées par la…
Mali sanctions suspended
Brussels 25.03.2022 A top court ordered the suspension of sanctions imposed on Mali in January after the junta delayed elections. The court of the West African Economic and Monetary Union (UEMOA) on Thursday, March 24, gave the order against the sanctions.(Image: Assimi Goita,Interim President of Mali) La Cour de justice de l'UEMOA suspend les sanctions…
UN: Borrell encounters Mali diplomat
Brussels 26.09.2021 The High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy / Vice-President of the European Commission Josep Borrell met Thursday, Septembre 23, with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Transitional Government of Mali Abdoulaye Diop in New-York, on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly. Je me suis…
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…
Mali: colonel Goita leads again
Brussels 25.05.2021 HOME Mali vice president confirms takeover after president arrested. Mali’s interim vice president, Colonel Assimi Goita, said on Tuesday, May 25, that he had seized power after the transitional president and prime minister failed to consult him about the formation of a new government. He ensured that the elections would be held next…
EU supports Mali transition
“The European Union welcomes the appointment of the President of the Transition Mr. Bah N’daw, the Prime Minister Mr. Moctar Ouane, as well as the entry into office of a government paving the way for a civil transition in Mali for a period 18 months. The European Union welcomes the lifting of the sanctions adopted…
Mali ECOWAS lifts sanctions
Leaders of the West African regional bloc ECOWAS have lifted sanctions imposed on Mali following the August 18 coup d’état that ousted unpopular President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita, the group said on October 6. West African leaders lift sanctions on Mali https://t.co/kNr3krXKaG — Reuters Africa (@ReutersAfrica) October 6, 2020 The crippling sanctions on landlocked Mali were…
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