Brussels 26.06.2021 “We condemn in the strongest possible terms the killing of three staff members of Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) in Tigray today, outside Abiy Addi, while delivering aid to those needing it most. We offer our deepest condolences to their loved ones” reads the statement of Statement by High Representative/Vice-President Josep Borrell and Commissioner…
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Ethiopia voting in key elections
Brussels 21.06.2021 Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed (pictured) is facing his first real test at the ballot in what is Ethiopia’s first multi-party election in 16 years, albeit one riven with conflict, jailed opposition figures and parts of the country unable to vote. 🇪🇹 #EthiopiaElection2021 Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed hopes to secure a popular mandate, but…
EU: Ethiopia elections ahead
Brussels 18.06.2021 Declaration by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union: “On June 21, a majority of Ethiopian voters will be invited to participate in elections. Some constituencies will vote at a later stage, in part due to security and logistical challenges. The European Union (EU) takes note of this important step and…
Mali: france ends Barkhane operation
Brussels 10.06.2021 At a press conference, Emmanuel Macron announced this Thursday, June 10, afternoon, June 10, the end of the anti-jihadist military operation Barkhane in the Sahel, at least in its current form.(Image: illustration) 🔴 Emmanuel Macron annonce la fin de l’opération Barkhane au Sahel, où sont déployés 5100 soldats français pour lutter contre le…
EU focus on Tigray situation
Brussels 10.06.2021 “On the eve of the G7, the European Commission and the USAID join forces to open eyes of the world on the unacceptable situation in Tigray. To the people of Tigray we say: You are not alone. To the parties involved in the conflict we say: The world is watching. You will be…
CAR: France suspends Military cooperation
Paris suspended its military cooperation and budgetary aid to the Central African government, terming the Central African Republic (CAR) “complicit” in an anti-French campaign. (Image: illustration) #CAR🇨🇫 | The Security Council ➡️ condemns human rights violations & violations of international humanitarian law ➡️ reiterates that attacks against @UN_CAR may constitute war crimes➡️ welcomes commitment of…
BANGUI: AU denies press reports allegations
Brussels 09.06.2021 The representative of the African Union denied information that a joint delegation of the AU, the European Union and the Economic Community of Central African Countries (ECCAS) came to the Central African Republic to persuade the head of state to start negotiations with the militants. Good exchange of the AU-ECCAS-UN-EU delegation with leaders…
EU-Tunisia talks strengthen ties
Brussels 07.06.2021 Visiting Brussels on 4 June 2021, His Excellency Mr Kais Saied, the President of the Republic of Tunisia, held talks with His Excellency Mr Charles Michel, the President of the European Council, Her Excellency Ms Ursula von der Leyen, the President of the European Commission and His Excellency Mr David Maria Sassoli, the…
EU reacts on Burkina-Faso terrorist attack
Brussels 05.06.2021 “Burkina Faso has just been the victim of one of the most grave terrorist attacks in recent years. The EU stands more than ever alongside the country and the G5 Sahel SE to face terrorism and extremism together” the EU Council president Charles Michel wrote on his Twitter micro blog. Le Burkina Faso…
W.Sahara leader returns to Algeria
Brussels 02.06.2021 The leader of the Western Sahara independence movement, Brahim Ghali, returned to Algeria on Wednesday, Juin 2, after spending more than a month in hospital in Spain – a stay which triggered a diplomatic row between Spain and Morocco. (Image above: illustration) Western Sahara independence leader returns to Algeria amid Spain-Morocco row https://t.co/RsNtEvJ5qm…
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