Following an invitation by the Zimbabwean authorities, the European Union has deployed an Election Observation Mission (EOM) to Zimbabwe to observe the harmonised elections, scheduled for 30 July 2018. This is a further demonstration of the European Union’s long-term commitment to support credible, transparent and inclusive elections worldwide. Upcoming elections are a historic opportunity for…
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Explosion hits PM Abiy Ahmed rally in Addis Ababa
A blast was heard during a rally in Addis Ababa on June 22, following a speech by Ethiopia new Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, a media reports. Local media claim six people hurt by grenade explosion. In a television address shortly after the incident, Aiby Ahmed said that “such small incidents will not deter us from…
EU ready to assist Ethiopia-Eritrea negotiations
“The recent announcement by Ethiopia that it is ready to fully implement the Algiers Agreement and the decision of the boundary commission, as well as the decision by the President of Eritrea to send a delegation to Addis Ababa to that end, are decisive steps towards the resolution of the longstanding differences between the two…
South Sudan President to negotiate peace in Addis Ababa
South Sudan President Salva Kiir will meet his opponent Riek Machar in Addis Ababa on June 20 to negotiate an end to a five-year-old civil war, Ethiopia’s foreign ministry said. “The meeting on South Sudan tomorrow will be held under the auspices of (Ethiopian) Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed with the aim of bridging gaps between…
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…
Salvini offers Spain to host more migrants from Italy
Italy Interior Minister Matteo Salvini articulated that his country is “no longer the doormat of Europe”, while commenting on repelled migrants transported to Italy from Libyan coast by Aquarius NGO vessel, and the proposal of Spain to host them. Salvini also said that Spain can also host “another 66,000” migrants who stay in Italy now….
EU asylum reform imminent
According to French President Emmanuel Macron, the EU lacks solidarity and efficiency concerning migration. He underlined that the European borders must have better protection, whereas the mechanism of granting asylum must be unified. French president further pointed out that Europe’s response to migration crisis was outdated and reform was needed. LIVE | Conférence de presse avec Giuseppe Conte,…
EU to provide aid for Ebola response
The European Commission will provide €1.8 million in humanitarian aid to support the ongoing response to the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The funding brings the total EU response to Ebola so far in 2018 to € 3.43 million. “Since the current Ebola outbreak was declared on 8 May 2018, the EU…
Congolese Bemba liberation as blow to prosecution
The International Criminal Court (ICC), The Hague, the Netherlands, on Friday, June 8, overturned the war crimes conviction of former Democratic Republic of Congo Vice President Jean-Pierre Bemba, considered as a huge blow to prosecutors that could also impact politics in his home country in future. Congolese ex-Vice President Bemba acquitted of war crimes on appeal…
Al-Shabaab claimed killing of U.S. military
One U.S. special operations soldier was killed and four U.S. service members wounded in an “enemy attack” on Friday, June 8, in Somalia, the U.S. military said — casualties that are likely to put renewed scrutiny on America’s counterterror operations in Africa. U.S. Statement on Situation in Somalia – https://t.co/KOlJkm37Z3 pic.twitter.com/PhBPlkgsar — US AFRICOM (@USAfricaCommand)…
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