Brussels 01.11.2024 On 30 October, the citizens of Botswana voted in parliamentary and local council elections. (Image above: Botswana sunset) “The EU congratulates President Duma Gideon Boko on his election, and the people of Botswana on the peaceful exercise of their civic rights” reads the statement by the EU top diplomat Josep Borrell on elections…
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EU diplomats focus on Horn of Africa
Luxembourg 14.10.2024 Today the EU top diplomats convene in Luxembourg. Among the issue the EU Foreign Affairs Ministers will likely to touch on the situation in the Horn of Africa.(Image above: illustration) Earlier this year, in May, The Council approved conclusions affirming the EU’s commitment to give new impetus to its partnership with the Horn…
Sudan: EU joins UN efforts to advance peace
Brussels 26.08.2024 A Ministerial Meeting on Sudan was convened by Germany, France, the United States and the European Union in New York during the United Nations General Assembly High Level Week in support of the Sudanese people and their aspirations for a peaceful, prosperous and democratic future. Participants expressed deep concern about the catastrophic and…
Sudan: EU condemns escalation in El Fasher
Brussels 22.09.2024 The European Union condemns in the strongest possible terms the dramatic escalation of fighting in El Fasher in southwestern Sudan, instigated by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) against the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF), reads the statement by the EU top diplomat Josep Borrell on the situation in El Fasher, Sudan. (Image: illustration) “Consequences…
EU commends UNHRC Sudan report
Brussels 09.09.2024 “The EU commends the work of the UNHRC established Independent International Fact-Finding Mission for the Sudan, which recently issued a substantial report about the appalling situation in the country, including the indiscriminate and direct targeting of civilians. “The report provides additional proof that both the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support…
Kenya: EU calls for restraint
Brussels 26.06.2024 The European Union has followed with concern the outbreak of violence that erupted during the protests in Kenya yesterday, which resulted in the loss of lives, numerous injuries and significant damage to public and private property. Defence and security forces should exercise restraint and protests should remain peaceful. Fundamental rights and freedoms, including…
EU-Sudan: sanctions against six persons
Brussels 24.06.2024 The Council adopted restrictive measures today against six individuals responsible for activities undermining the stability and political transition of Sudan, where fighting is still ongoing between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and their respective affiliated militias. (Image above: Khartoum Old town). On the RSF side, the new…
EU enhances Kenya defense capabilities
Brussels 24.06.2024 The Council today adopted an assistance measure under the European Peace Facility worth €20 million. Its objective is to enhance the operational capabilities of the Kenya Defence Forces to protect the territorial integrity and sovereignty of the country and its civilian population against internal and external threats. The assistance measure will also contribute…
Sudan Wad al-Noura massacre: EU Borrell appalled
Brussels 08.06.2024 “The European Union is appalled by credible reports of yet another senseless massacre of over 100 defenceless villagers committed by the Rapid Support Forces in Wad al-Noura, in Al-Jazira State, Sudan”, reads the statement by the EU top diplomat Josep Borrell. “The EU is investing substantially, together with the OHCHR and the UN…
EU took note of SA elections results
Brussels 03.06.2024 They European Union (EU) took note of the results of the South African general elections. The EU has deployed an electoral expert mission, which has been working on observing the process well ahead of the day, when the citizens went to urns to drop ballots. The mission would probably share the conclusions assembled…
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