Brussels 30.12.2024 More than 250 people perished in Mozambique in clashes with the police and military while the protesters disputing the results of the presidential election. Discontent appeared long before voters went to the polls in October. The Frelimo party, which has governed Mozambique since 1975, has faced allegations of election rigging for years. According…
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Mozambique: EU urges restraint
Brussels 15.11.2024 “The EU is deeply concerned by the ongoing violence following elections in Mozambique, which has resulted in multiple fatalities” reads the statement by the European External Action Service spokesperson on the latest developments in the country. (Image above: Rohan Reddy courtesy) “The EU urges all parties to exercise the utmost restraint, avoid the…
Mozambique: elections result
Brussels 28.10.2023 Statement by the Spokesperson of the European External Action Service on the results of the local elections in Mozambique. “The European Union is closely following the aftermath of the municipal elections, which took place on 11 October. “The Mozambican society showed active commitment and participated at large. “The EU notes with concern reports…
Borrell visit to South Africa and Botswana
Brussels 31.01.2023 The EU top diplomat Josep Borrell has concluded his visit to Southern Africa. In South Africa Borrell co-chaired, together with the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation of South Africa, Dr Naledi Pandor, the 15th session of the Ministerial Political Dialogue. The meeting was also attended by Commissioner for Health and Food Safety,…
EU €20M to Rwanda raises brows
Brussels 09.12.2022 The Member of the European parliament(MEP) Marc Botenga stood out on November 23 in Strasbourg, during the plenary debate on the forced displacement of people due to the escalation of the conflict in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo. (Image above: European Parliament, Strasbourg, France). “Mr. President, it has been proven…
Mozambique: fighting terrorism
Brussels 12.09.2022 “Last week I was in Mozambique, a country where EU support plays a significant including through one of the largest recipients of EU support and host to one of our EU military training missions” writes the EU top diplomat Josep Borrell. Our training mission @EUTMMozambique is a key element in our integrated approach…
Borrell visits Mozambique
Brussels 09.09.2022 “It has been a very important visit. And for me, it is a good occasion to discuss with our African partners about the very difficult and complex international landscape and the fundamental geopolitical developments that we have been living in during this year” said the EU top diplomat Josep Borrell addressing President Filipe…
Mozambique: EU allocates €45M
Brussels 21.04.2022 Today the Council adopted a decision amending the assistance measure for support to the Mozambican Armed Forces under the European Peace Facility (EPF) adopted in November 2021, adding a further amount of €45 million. This additional support brings overall EPF support for Mozambique to €89 million in total. European Peace Facility: @EUCouncil adopts…
Borrell travels Kenya and Mozambique
Brussels 28.01.2021 High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy/Vice-President of the European Commission, Josep Borrell, will visit Kenya from 28-29 January and Mozambique from 30-31 January. Great to start #Kenya visit meeting Cabinet Secretary Foreign Affairs Omamo. Prepared day of meetings & work to kick off Kenya-EU Strategic Dialogue and elevate our partnership to…
EU proposes ban on South Africa flights
Brussels 26.11.2021 Concerns over a new COVID-19 variant detected in South Africa have caused new wave of travel restrictions in Italy and Germany on Friday, November 26, as Brussels demands the EU-wide flight restrictions. (Image: illustration). The @EU_Commission will propose, in close coordination with Member States, to activate the emergency brake to stop air travel…
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