Brussels 27.04.2023 “The European Union strongly condemns the horrific massacre that took place in the village of Karma, Yatenga province, on 20 April, which reportedly left dozens of civilian victims, including women and children” reads the statement of the press-person of the European External Action Service. #BurkinaFaso : L’UE condamne avec fermeté l’horrible massacre à…
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EU admits Nigeria post-elections challenges
Brussels 02.03.2023 “The holding of the general elections on the 25th of February in Nigeria was the major democratic undertaking (according to us) in an extremely challenging context” said the European External Actions Service press person, while reacting upon the tense post-elections situation in the country. The context was characterised among other problems by the…
Borrell visit to South Africa and Botswana
Brussels 31.01.2023 The EU top diplomat Josep Borrell has concluded his visit to Southern Africa. In South Africa Borrell co-chaired, together with the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation of South Africa, Dr Naledi Pandor, the 15th session of the Ministerial Political Dialogue. The meeting was also attended by Commissioner for Health and Food Safety,…
Burkina Faso: EU hopes calm returns soon
Brussels 30.09.2022 European Commission follows with concern the situation in Burkina Faso, said the press person of the European External Action Service. The military movements were observed from 4:30 AM early morning hours. “The situation remains confusing and fluid”, she continued.(Image above: social media). #EU hopes for return of #BurkinaFaso to calm soon. https://t.co/zouhwOmKyv via…
Mozambique: Borrell cancels visit
Brussels 31.01.2022 The visit to the EU top diplomat Josep Borrell to Mozambique was cancelled due to positive COVID19 test of one of the delegation members. Following medical advice as the head of delegation Borrell decided to return to Brussels. #EU high diplomat visit to #Mosambique was cancelled due to #COVID19 positive test of one…
Borrell travels Kenya and Mozambique
Brussels 28.01.2021 High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy/Vice-President of the European Commission, Josep Borrell, will visit Kenya from 28-29 January and Mozambique from 30-31 January. Great to start #Kenya visit meeting Cabinet Secretary Foreign Affairs Omamo. Prepared day of meetings & work to kick off Kenya-EU Strategic Dialogue and elevate our partnership to…
ZAMBIA: EU calls for investigation
Brussels, 24.12.2020 “On Wednesday 23 December, Zambian Police dispersed a large group of supporters of the opposition by use of force. Two people are confirmed to have died. The EU expresses its condolences to their families” says the statement of the spokesperson of the European External Action Service – the official body of the the…
EU welcomes Libya ceasefire
“The European Union warmly welcomes the announcements issued on August 21, 2020 by the President of the Presidency Council Fayez Al-Serraj and Speaker of the House of Representatives Aguila Saleh. This is a constructive first step forward, which demonstrates the determination of the Libyan leaders to overcome the current stalemate and creates a new hope…
Borrell regrets events in Somalia
“Somalia is still on a long journey of national recovery to become free of insecurity, free of debt and free to vote leaders into power. Until that time, the leaders of the Somali nation bear a special responsibility to ensure that a consensus is achieved and maintained in national politics” reads the statement of Josep…
Libya: Borrell on foreign interfiernece
The EU top diplomat Josep Borrell insisted on need to «stop all interferences fuelling the conflict and join forces to support an inclusive, Libyan-owned and Libyan-led process leading to a political solution». In the statement on the United Nations Support Mission in Libya he said the following: «…The protracted conflict in Libya caused immense suffering…
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