Brussels 02.03.2025 The European Union on granted over a 50-million-euro military package intended to strengthen Ghanaian security forces, while the West Africa faces surging threats from armed extremist groups and jihadists. (Image above: Ghana, West Africa). The security situation in the region has deteriorated significantly in recent years, with violent extremist groups linked to Al-Qaeda…
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EU-Rwanda-M23: considering measures
Brussels 06.02.2025 The EU considers measures to undertake in order to hold accountable those responsible “for sustaining armed conflict, instability, and insecurity” in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). “Also to support a peaceful resolution of the conflict”, said the European External Action Service spokesperson, when addressing the issue of the escalating conflict in the…
Chad: “little incident” in N’Djamena
Brussels 08.01.2025 Today in the evening Chad’s government said security forces had foiled an attempt to destabilise the country, after bursts of gunfire rang out near the President’s office in the capital N’Djamena and the military blocked the surrounding areas. In a video shot at the presidential headquarters, government spokesperson Abderaman Koulamallah ensured that the…
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…
EU comitted to Sahel
The EU Foreign affairs Council exchanged views on the deteriorating security and humanitarian situation in Sahel and the role the EU can play as leading partner in the region. The debate has been centred on ways to increase the impact of the EU’s actions supporting security, stability and development. The EU top diplomat Josep Borrell…
EU advisory mission in CAR
The Council established a European Union CSDP civilian advisory mission in the Central African Republic (EUAM RCA). The mission will be launched by the Council no later than in the spring of 2020. Accordingly, a core team will make the necessary preparations to allow the mission to reach its initial operating capability. https://twitter.com/eucouncilpress/status/1203975293620363264?s=21 The aim of the…
Sahel stability as key to EU security
“The EU supports the efforts the G5 Sahel countries in the fight against terrorism, organised crime and any other threat to security and peace” says the text of conclusions adopted by the EU Foreign Affairs Council. #Sahel: EU takes further steps to better support the security of the region ➡️ @EUCouncil takes regionalisation of @EucapSahelMali @EUCAPSahelNiger…
Mass protests in port Sudan
Demonstrations demanding President Omar al-Bashir to resign erupted in city of Port Sudan (pictured), where protesters condemned alleged repression by the government and deteriorating economic conditions, Turkish News Agency Anadolu reports. Security forces dispersed hundreds of demonstrators with teargas, eyewitnesses told Anadolu Agency. Tear gas fired at Sudan protesters trying to deliver anti-government petition https://t.co/yFSquKqy8P pic.twitter.com/a3aamuXBXT…
Escape of hundreds Tripoli prisoners
Hundreds of prisoners escaped from Tripoli jail using the “window of opportunity” opened due to destabilization caused by ongoing fighting between rival armed groups in the Libyan capital. An official said as the United Nations called for the warring parties to meet on September 4. 400 Inmates Escape From Prison In Libya's Tripoli As Clashes Between…
Wounded and killed Oromos in Ethiopia
Killed and wounded people by security forces in eastern Ethiopia at the weekend were reported by senior regional official. “The victims were all ethnic Oromos. The perpetrators were members of a paramilitary force,” said Negeri Lencho, spokesman for the Oromiya state administration. Ethiopian forces kill at least 40 in east -regional official https://t.co/D6oBL9ZkrQ — Reuters…
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