EU monitors elections in Congo

“While the electoral process in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) begins a decisive step with the finalization of the candidatures for the presidential and legislative elections, the events of the last days testify to the need to ensure a peaceful and unhindered environment.Thus, the European Union fully supports the call of the President of…

Tripoli rejects EU illegal migrants platforms

Tripoli rejects a European Union’s plan to establish migrant centers and it will not be attracted by financial inducements, Prime Minister Fayez al-Sarraj said. Rejection of  Fayez al-Sarraj aborted the Italian proposal to organise reception and identification platforms for migrant processing in Africa as a means of resolve divisions among European governments over how to…

Mogherini inaugurates EU premises in Tripoli

EU top diplomat Federica Mogherini visited Libya today to inaugurate the premises of the European Union Delegation to Libya and the EU Border Assistance Mission in Tripoli, and in view of the Foreign Affairs Council on Monday where the situation in Libya is on the agenda. .@FedericaMog visited Libya today to inaugurate the premises of…

Haftar rejects foreign military presence in Libya

Libya leader Marshall Khalifa Haftar rejected any foreign military presence in the south of the country to defeat human trafficking, after the EU leaders struck a deal to establish platforms receiving migrants in North Africa. Army General Command: Any international military presence in the southern region will be considered an attack on the Libyan statehttps://t.co/Kmw11HkXRQ…

EU transfers €500m to Fund for Africa

The EU leaders, gathering in Brussels for Summit (28-29 June) devoted to resolution of migration crisis, agreed to transfer 500 million euro from the 11th EDF reserve to the EU Trust Fund for Africa. They called upon further contributions to the EU Trust Fund for Africa with a view to its replenishment. .@JunckerEU “@EU_Commission proposals…

EU allocates €68 million to Sudan and S.Sudan

This week the European Commission has announced  €68 million in humanitarian assistance for vulnerable communities in Sudan and South Sudan. #EU 🇪🇺 is stepping up its support for the people in #Sudan & #SouthSudan who are facing grave #humanitarian needs. Announcing €68 million to cover basic needs💧🥖🚑⛺️✏️📖https://t.co/2CPXsLJ8zx#EU 🇪🇺 #solidarity around the world🌍🌏🌎 — Χρήστος Στυλιανίδης…

Congo future elections in EU focus

The Foreign Affairs Council will discuss the situation in the Democratic Republic of Congo, following up on the Council conclusions of 11 December 2017 and in view of the foreseen elections at the end of the year. Reminder: press briefing today at 10:00 https://t.co/AtI4B79jg5 — EU Council Press (@EUCouncilPress) May 25, 2018 On 11 December the…

EU condolences to “all Mozambicans” mourning Afonso Dhlakama

“Afonso Dhlakama passed away in times of great challenges for Mozambique. He played a historical role in the process that culminated in the Rome Peace Accord of 1992 and was a key actor in the democratic transition of the country. Since 2016 Afonso Dhlakama, again, demonstrated great determination in engaging in peace and reconciliation talks…

EU increases development fund

The European Commission proposes a long-term budget of €1,135 billion in commitments(expressed in 2018 prices) over the period from 2021 to 2027, equivalent to 1.11% of the EU27’s gross national income (GNI). This level of commitments translates into €1,105 billion (or 1.08% of GNI) in payments (in 2018 prices). This includes the integration into the EU budget of…