La MINUSMA a été une fois de plus frappée par le terrorisme au nord du Mali. En conséquence plusieurs casques bleus ont perdu la vie ou ont été blessés. L’Union européenne déplore cet acte qui vise à empêcher la paix et la stabilité du Mali. Ses auteurs doivent être arrêtés et répondre devant la justice….
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Malawi attackers of ‘vampires’ arrested
Deadly mob attacks on people suspected to be “vampires” have led to 140 arrests in Malawi, police said. Watch: A vampire scare has triggered mob violence in Malawi which has killed at least nine people. Via: @ReutersTV pic.twitter.com/9OryAr51SW — Reuters (@Reuters) October 21, 2017 The situation had spun out of control, the inspector general of…
Eastern Libya to launch its coins
Authorities in eastern Libya will circulate their own coins to ease shortages of money, a central bank official said. Another sign of dichotomy in the country that has two rival governments in east and west: following ancient Cyrenaica and Tripolitania division. Reportedly the new coins, made in Russia, will join Russian-made paper currency that has…
Somalia at “critical political juncture”
“The attacks in Somalia’s capital mark one of the worst the city has suffered in over a decade, leading to a large number of casualties and injuries to innocent civilians” – says the text of the statement by the EU top diplomat Federica Mogherini on the attacks in Mogadishu, Somalia. https://t.co/Wr0agr8OnL — Catherine Ray (@_CatherineRay) October…
ACP meeting in Brussels
Members of Parliaments from Africa, the Caribbean and the Pacific gathered in Brussels this week for the 47th session of the ACP Parliamentary Assembly, and a joint intersessional meetings with Members of the European Parliament. https://twitter.com/PressACP/status/918025092805873664 With a limited time before the start of the negotiations for a new partnership framework between the 79 members…
Easing of US sanction on Sudan
The easing of US sanctions on Sudan is an important step in Sudan’s efforts at reintegration into the international community. The EU expects Sudan to make further progress in addressing the several challenges that still remain. Easing of US sanctions important step in #Sudan’s re-integration into the international community.https://t.co/QUCxb6AiSR — Koen Vervaeke (@koen_vervaekeEU) October 9,…
EU calls Cameroon to act with restraint
Tensions in North-Western and South-Western Cameroon have risen over recent weeks, with a risk of further escalation. "Today, we reaffirm our autonomy over our heritage & territory." Cameroon's English-speakers call for independence https://t.co/DSANPs6nv2 pic.twitter.com/LGgupEcGeE — Al Jazeera Breaking News (@AJENews) October 1, 2017 “All the stakeholders need to act responsibly and with restraint, abiding by…
Mali: EU considers individual sanctions
The Council has transposed into legal acts the provisions of United Nations Security Council resolution 2374 (2017), which allows sanctions to be imposed on those actively stymieing progress in implementing the agreement on peace and reconciliation in Mali, signed in 2015. Today the EU Council implements UNSC Mali sanctions that may be imposed on actors impeding the peace…
Europe stands by Angola in reforms
“As President of Angola João Lourenço officially takes office today in Angola, I look forward to co-operating with him and the new government to strengthen further our relationship and intensify our existing dialogue,” – announced EU top diplomat Federica Mogherini in her statement. .@FedericaMog on elections in #Angola: EU supports all efforts to build strong, democratic &…
MEPs to observe elections in Liberia
In response to an invitation by the Liberian authorities, the European Union has deployed an Election Observation Mission (EOM) to Liberia to observe the general elections scheduled for 10 October. This is the fourth time that the European Union is observing general elections in Liberia reflecting the EU’s long-term commitment to supporting credible, transparent and inclusive elections in the country. #EU EOM Liberia Media Analyst trains Media Monitors. Team will assess the…
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