EU top diplomat Federica Mogherini received UN Special Representative for Libya Ghassan Salame in Brussels. SRSG @GhassanSalame met today w/ EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs & Security Policy & Commission VP @FedericaMog in #Brussels to discuss the latest political developments in #Libya SRSG expressed thanks for EU assistance to UN humanitarian & elections support…
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EU: 39 Nigerian women rescued from traffickers
The Spanish Guardia Civil in collaboration with the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) from Nigeria and the UK’s National Crime Agency (NCA), dismantled a Nigerian organised crime group in one of the largest operations against Trafficking in Human Beings in Europe. This particular criminal network was active across multiple Member…
#BigCats: EU keeps an eye on endangered spieces
This year the European Commission celebrate #BigCats on #WorldWildlifeDay. It has taken action and joined up efforts with @CITES to fight trafficking of endangered species in the EU and globally. #Cheetah populations have decreased so much that in Africa they are now only found in 10% of their historic range! RT if you care about protecting…
SA: Ramaphosa to seize wealth of white farmers
The Parliament of South Africa has passed a motion of resolution to seize land from white farmers without compensation. #South Africa's #Ramaphosa says aims to resolve land issue "once and for all" https://t.co/4Zl0miEliK — Reuters Africa (@ReutersAfrica) March 1, 2018 Passed by an overwhelming majority of 241 votes to 83 votes against, the proposal to amend Section 25 of the South African…
Mali: EU condolences to MINUSMA
Yesterday, the MINUSMA peacekeepers in Mali were again under attack, causing casualties and injuries. The day before, the Malian armed forces also lost men in the center of the country. Déclaration sur les attaques au #Mali: https://t.co/sJYddNe7IZ — Catherine Ray (@_CatherineRay) March 1, 2018 These attacks against the peacekeeping forces and the protection of the…
EU pledges more than €400 million for Sahel
The International High Level Conference on the Sahel, co-chaired today by the European Union, the United Nations, the African Union and the G5 Sahel group of countries -Burkina Faso, Chad, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, – has mobilised political support for the Sahel region, €414 million to support the Joint security Force of the G5 Sahel whilst reinforcing the…
EU calls Chad for respect of fundamental rights
The Chadian authorities have temporarily suspended the activities of the 10 opposition parties. This decision intervened against the backdrop of a ban on demonstrations and socio-political tensions. L'UE soutient les autorités et le peuple tchadien un consensus est necessaire pour des solutions durables https://t.co/iu4Q57T2KD — Catherine Ray (@_CatherineRay) February 9, 2018 “The European Union has…
EU calls Cameroon for “sincere” dialogue
“Further violence in the northwestern and southwestern regions of Cameroon has killed at least three members of the security forces and several civilians. Such acts can not be accepted and can not go unpunished, as well as any excess of violence against civilians. The perpetrators must sue in court, in accordance with the law” –…
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…
EU defends freedom of media in Kenya
In the current situation in Kenya, it is important that all actors respect the Kenyan constitution and the rule of law, says the text of the statement of European External Action Service. Statement on the situation in Kenya https://t.co/kIp2WoHJqi — Catherine Ray (@_CatherineRay) February 1, 2018 “This includes recognising the outcome of the elections and…
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