Gymnich: attention to Mali

On August 26-27 the EU Foreign ministers might discuss the situation in Mali at their informal meeting in Berlin in the Gymnich format said the spokesperson for the bloc foreign affaris. The Foreign Ministers of the EU member states will have an opportunity to engage in an informal dialogue in a spirit of trust on…

Mali CNSP-ECOWAS focus on roadmap

Talks between West African ECOWAS mediators and Mali’s military commanders ended on August 24 after three days of discussions without any decision on roadmap for a transitional government, the Malian spokesman said. Talks between West African mediators and coup leaders end with no decision on transitional govt FULL VIDEO: https://t.co/99EK7Re8Sr#Mali #Bamako #CNSP #ECOWAS pic.twitter.com/4gkZjwldWm —…

ECOWAS delegation visit to Mali

A delegation from the 15-nation Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is expected to arrive in Bamako on Saturday, August 22 after the bloc held an emergency summit on the situation in Mali. Monument de l’indépendance : Chant de l’hymne national #Manif21Aout #CriseSocioPolitique #CNSP #Mali pic.twitter.com/0yN8i421Wk — KONATE Malick (@konate90) August 21, 2020 ECOWAS…

EU condemns coup d’état in Mali

“The European Union condemns the coup d’état attempt underway in Mali and rejects any anti-constitutional change. This can in no way be a response to the deep socio-political crisis that has hit Mali for several months” the statement of the European Union top diplomat Josep Borrell on events in Mali. L’UE condamne fermement la tentative…

EU commends ECOWAS for Guinea-Bissau committement

The decision taken by the Heads of State and of Government of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to recognise the victory of Umaro Sissoco Embalo at the second round of presidential elections of December 2019 brings an end to a prolonged post-electoral stalemate which was detrimental to the stability of the country….

Guinea Bissau on brink of chaos

“The critical political situation in Guinea Bissau is putting at risk its institutional and democratic order, with serious implications for the stability in the region.” #EU with @UN_UNOWAS @SrsgUn @AU_PSD #CPLP in support @ecowas_cedeao @rdussey mission #GuineaBissau, need to hold those responsible for impeding implementation Conakry agreement. All should stay within constitutional order and rule…

Forward towards Sahel G5 joint force!

Luxembourg, 19.06.2017. Today, the Council adopted conclusions on Mali and the Sahel recalling its strong integrated approach towards achieving stabilisation of the region. This approach includes full range of relevant instruments in the field of diplomacy, long-term development cooperation, support to human rights, stabilisation efforts, resilience building, humanitarian assistance, migration management and security, including CSDP…

ECOWAS in controversy

The 51st ordinary meeting of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) began in the Liberian capital Monrovia on Saturday, 3 of June. Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was invited to address the ECOWAS meeting, the first time a non-African leader has been asked to speak to the event. Moroccan King Mohammed VI canceled his participation at…