“I believe there are two mistakes we must not make when discussing the global compacts” the EU top diplomat Federica Mogherini said, while addressing the plenary session of the European Parliament on the preparation of the Marrakech Intergovernmental Conference of 10-11 December on the UN Global Compact for Migration. . @FedericaMog #globalcompact powerful tool to serve…
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DRC Panzi Hospital receives EU €4 million fund
This week a new support was announced in Brussels by the EU top diplomat Federica Mogherini and Commissioner for International Cooperation and Development, Neven Mimica, met with Nadia Murad and Dr Denis Mukwege. The two winners were invited to discuss the eradication of violence against women and its impact on development, together with EU development Ministers at the…
EU ready to engage in dialogue with Sudan
The EU top diplomat Federica Mogherini met with El-Dirdeiry Mohamed Ahmed, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Sudan. They discussed the latest developments in EU-Sudan relations and in the Horn of Africa. https://twitter.com/MajaEUspox/status/1066052598975864832 Federica Mogherini emphasised that the EU is ready to engage in dialogue and cooperation with Sudan in view of further progress…
EU stands for “equal” partnerships with Africa
Today in Brussels at the European Council the EU leaders will discuss the issue of migration There will be a report on progress, as agreed in the June European Council conclusions. While considering all elements and taking a comprehensive approach to migration, the leaders are expected to focus particularly on three aspects in their discussions: cooperation…
EU top diplomats focus on Libya
“First of all, we will hold a discussion on Libya. I just met with the UN Special Envoy [for Libya, Ghassan] Salamé in Brussels a couple of days ago, and I will report to the Ministers about the state of play in Tripoli, in Libya”, said EU top diplomat Federica Mogherini upon her arrival to the Council…
Congolese doctor Denis Mukwege – Nobel Peace Prize winner
The 2018 Nobel Peace Prize has been awarded to Denis Mukwege and Nadia Murad for their efforts to end the use of sexual violence as a weapon of war and armed conflict. Dr.Mukwege, a gynecologist and surgeon, has long worked to treat thousands of women and girls affected by rape and sexual violence in the…
EU provides €200 million aid to Somalia
The Forum in Brussels, organised by the European Union together with the Federal Government of Somalia and the Kingdom of Sweden, gathered representative from 58 countries and 6 international organisations. It brought together the Somali President Abdullahi Mohamed, High Representative Federica Mogherini and Swedish Foreign Minister Margot Wallström. he conference aimed at raising awareness and…
Mogherini inaugurates EU premises in Tripoli
EU top diplomat Federica Mogherini visited Libya today to inaugurate the premises of the European Union Delegation to Libya and the EU Border Assistance Mission in Tripoli, and in view of the Foreign Affairs Council on Monday where the situation in Libya is on the agenda. .@FedericaMog visited Libya today to inaugurate the premises of…
EU sends observers to Zimbabwe elections
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…
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…
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