Tag: Sudan

EU-Sudan dialogue depends on reforms progress

On 19 November 2018, the Council adopted conclusions on Sudan, which remains crucial for the peace and stability of the wider Horn of Africa. The Council reaffirms the EU’s readiness to engage in an evolving dialogue and cooperation with Khartoum, depending on progress shown by Sudan in committing to internal reforms, including human rights and good governance, facilitation…

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Juba celebrates peace

The EU gave positive evaluation of the initial steps taken towards the implementation of the  ‘Revitalised Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in South Sudan’, signed on 12 September under the auspices of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD)’,  but Europe expects it should be followed by other actions in the same direction. Today…

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EU allocates €68 million to Sudan and S.Sudan

This week the European Commission has announced  €68 million in humanitarian assistance for vulnerable communities in Sudan and South Sudan. #EU 🇪🇺 is stepping up its support for the people in #Sudan & #SouthSudan who are facing grave #humanitarian needs. Announcing €68 million to cover basic needs💧🥖🚑⛺️✏️📖https://t.co/2CPXsLJ8zx#EU 🇪🇺 #solidarity around the world🌍🌏🌎 — Χρήστος Στυλιανίδης…

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Half a billion in EU aid to Africa

The European Union adopts new programmes and projects worth a total of €467 million under the Emergency Trust Fund for Africa. The EU continues to deliver on its commitments to assist vulnerable migrants and refugees and address root causes of irregular migration. The new support measures in the Sahel/ Lake Chad region and the Horn…

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Sudan: Justice for Noura campaign goes worldwide

Human rights activists worldwide are fighting to defend life of Sudanese young woman Noura Hussein (19), who was forcefully married, and raped by the man assisted by his relatives during the act #JusticeforNoura. The self-imposed “husband” was killed in a second rape attempt in an act of self-defence, Noura’s supporters claim. The incident characterises the dramatic situation…

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Liberia’s Johnson Sirleaf won African leadership award

Liberian politician the former President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf has won a USD5 million Mo Ibrahim award, designed to improve the quality of African political leadership. Ms.Johnson Sirleaf is a Nobel Peace Prize laureate and Africa’s first elected female head of state. Recently the prize founded by Sudanese telecoms tycoon Mo Ibrahim has not been awarded on…

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Sudan extended ceasefire

Sudan has extended a unilateral ceasefire with rebels until the end of March, state news agency SUNA reported, citing a presidential decree. Sudan's Bashir extends ceasefire with rebels for 3 months – The African Chronicler – https://t.co/k0zOlHBPNw pic.twitter.com/HRWOoCcnJR — African Chronicler (@afrchronicler) January 4, 2018 In October, the United States lifted 20-year-old sanctions tied to…

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Shamwari: home for orphan leopards

These leopards were found motherless, by soldiers in Sudan, North Africa.  When the soldiers realised they couldn’t care for the un-weaned cubs, they packaged them up in a box and sent them to the offices of Lundin Oil. These leopards were found motherless, by soldiers in Sudan in North Africa. @BornFreeFDN were contacted to find…

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Easing of US sanction on Sudan

The easing of US sanctions on Sudan is an important step in Sudan’s efforts at reintegration into the international community. The EU expects Sudan to make further progress in addressing the several challenges that still remain. Easing of US sanctions important step in #Sudan’s re-integration into the international community.https://t.co/QUCxb6AiSR — Koen Vervaeke (@koen_vervaekeEU) October 9,…

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