“Escalation of violence in Tripoli, including Tuesday´s attacks in the port, is causing further human suffering and civilian casualties. This needs to stop as a matter of urgency. All parties need to fully respect the truce they agreed to, refrain from any further military action, and re-engage in a political dialogue for a solution to…
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EU new aero-naval mission to Libya
EU Foreign Ministers discussed the latest developments in Libya, following up on the Foreign Affairs Councils from 10 and 20 January. During the previous two meetings, the Council had expressed concern over the aggravating crisis in the area, agreeing on the need for EU engagement to prevent further escalation. The EU top diplomat announced the…
EU restates support to Zimbabwe
The Council today adopted conclusions on Zimbabwe restating the EU’s continued support for economic and political reforms in the country, as well as for the formal political dialogue which was resumed in 2019, as a step towards a more constructive EU-Zimbabwe relationship. https://twitter.com/eucouncilpress/status/1229347384884371456?s=21 The conclusions note the ongoing acute humanitarian crisis in the country, and…
Urpilainen committed to Africa
“…On our first trip outside Europe, President Von der Leyen and I went to hear Africa. We experienced a continent of youth, brimming with confidence, full of potential, attractive for the global players. We met a partner that deserves a more positive engagement from us. New comprehensive #EUAfricaStrategy will constitute a significant change in gearing…
West African Dogs starring at show
A new participant is looking to be top dog at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show. For the first time, the Sahelian Azawakh will be competing at the annual New York City event running February 8-11. It will be one of more than 200 breeds and varieties represented in the competition for which there is…
Michel addresses AU Summit
Speech by President of the European Union Council Charles Michel at the official dinner of the African Union Summit in Addis Ababa: Speech by @eucopresident @CharlesMichel at the official dinner of the #AUSummit2020 👉https://t.co/HaU833kaQO pic.twitter.com/3DelhnnnMQ — EU Council Press (@EUCouncilPress) February 9, 2020 “It is an honour and privilege for me to take the floor…
Ramaphosa chairs African Union
President Cyril Ramaphosa has officially assumed chairmanship of the African Union at the 33rd summit of heads of state and government at Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. South African President Cyril Ramaphosa assumed the one-year revolving presidency of the African Union (AU) on Sunday. https://t.co/Kxh65LBjiR — Daily Africa News (@dafricanews) February 9, 2020 This will be the…
Zuma arrest warrant issued
A South African court has issued an arrest warrant for the former president Jacob Zuma after he failed to appear at hearing on the grounds of a medical treatment. Former South African president Jacob Zuma skipped his graft trial on the grounds of needing medical treatment. The court responded by issuing an arrest warrant https://t.co/iP7LYofYF9 pic.twitter.com/YwAV4sqyUs…
French solders neutralise Islamists
In a combat operation French soldiers neutralised more than 30 Islamist militants in Mali in three separate missions on February 6-7, targeting al Qaeda and Islamic State affiliated groups, France’s armed forces announed. [#Barkhane] #Ensemble face aux groupes armĂ©s terroristes. pic.twitter.com/CFPkf6iTro — ArmĂ©e française – OpĂ©rations militaires (@EtatMajorFR) February 8, 2020 France, the former colonial…
Libya talks launched in Geneva
The U.N. envoy to Libya Ghassan Salame said there was a “genuine will to start negotiating” between rival military factions as they planned to meet for the first time for talks in Geneva aimed at establishing a lasting ceasefire.(Image: archive) Talks between rival factions in Libya have begun in Geneva aimed at “transforming a truce…
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