Ethiopia: Joint Statement on the Airstrike in the Tigray Region

The reports on the bombing of a market place in the village of Edaga Selus near Togoga in the Dogua Tembien District of the Tigray Region on 22 June are extremely worrying. This is… Read more »

Eritrea: Petition Eritrean-Europeans Against the Groundless and Unjust Accusations/Sanctions Against Eritrea

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Ethiopia: Statement By the High Representative Josep Borrell On the Cancellation of the Election Observation Mission

Despite all efforts by the European Union, it was not possible to reach an agreement with Ethiopian authorities on key parameters for the deployment of an EU Electoral Observation… Read more »

Libya: Joint Statement By the Quartet

At the invitation of the League of Arab States, the Sixth Meeting of the Libya Quartet was held on 20 April 2021 between the League of Arab States (LAS), the United Nations (UN),… Read more »

Ghana: Combining Exhibition With Virtual Exploration of Art - 'In Dialogue' Art Exhibition in Ghana

Earlier this year the European Union (EU) Delegation to Ghana together with the Kuenyehia Trust for Contemporary Art organised the EU's first art exhibition in Ghana. The event… Read more »

Ethiopia: European Union Condemns Crimes Against Civilians

Amnesty International issued a report today on atrocities that took place in Axum, Ethiopia, in November 2020. The report concludes that indiscriminate shelling and mass execution… Read more »

Somalia: Statement By High Representative/Vice-President Josep Borrell On the Lack of Agreement to Conduct Elections

The lack of agreement to conduct elections in Somalia is extremely serious and not in the interest of the citizens of Somalia. It is crucial that all participants continue to… Read more »

West Africa: The EU Launches Its Coordinated Maritime Presences Concept in the Gulf of Guinea

The Coordinated Maritime Presences tool adopted by the Council today will increase the EU's capacity to act as a reliable partner and maritime security provider. Read more »

Africa: Foreign Affairs Council - Remarks By High Representative/Vice-President Josep Borrell Upon Arrival

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Africa: Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam Talks Expected to Resume Today

The resumption of talks on the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) proposed for Sunday January 3 by African Union Chair South Africa offers an important opportunity for progress… Read more »

Africa: Statement By the High Representative Josep Borrell On IGAD Summit

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Africa: A Decade of the European External Action Service

As time flies by, the EEAS has been growing, and growing fast... even in difficult times, the global connection through its network of Delegations and partners around the world has… Read more »

Ethiopia: Statement By High Representative/Vice-President Josep Borrell On the Latest Developments

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Ethiopia: European Union Calls for Reducing Tensions

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Sierra Leone: EU Supports Free Education Project in Sierra Leone

The EU is giving an important boost to the development of Sierra Leone's education sector by funding the Free Education Project, which was launched on 5 October on the occasion of… Read more »

Gambia: The Gambia - Statement By the High Representative/Vice-President Josep Borrell On the Current Political Situation

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Sudan: Statement By the High Representative Josep Borrell On the Signing of the Peace Agreement

The signing of the Peace Agreement between the civilian-led Transitional Government and the Sudan Revolutionary Movements today is an historic achievement paving the way for… Read more »

Africa: Give Peace a Chance - No to Armed Conflict, Yes to Political Solutions

The world has awakened to a different reality this year: we are facing the most challenging health crisis of our generation. In some parts of the world, the battle goes beyond… Read more »

Central African Republic: Challenges and Positive Prospects - the First Weeks of the EU Advisory Mission in Bangui

Deploying a CSDP mission on the ground is exciting and challenging for the staff members who solve daily multiple challenges - rendered more complex by the global pandemic… Read more »

Angola: Angola and the EU Strengthen Their Multidimensional Partnership and Increase the Covid-19 Response By €20 Million

On Tuesday 8 September 2020, Angola and the European Union held a ministerial meeting co-chaired by the Minister for External Relations of Angola, Tete Antonio and the EU High… Read more »

Libya: High Representative Held Talks With President Serraj and President of the House of Representatives Saleh

The High Representative/Vice-President Josep Borrell visited Libya on Tuesday 1st September for the first time since the beginning of his mandate, continuing EU efforts to advance… Read more »

Guinea Bissau: 4 European Union Humanitarian Air Bridge Flights, Coordinated By Portugal, Bring Medical Supplies and Equipment in Response to the Covid-19 Pandemic in Guinea-Bissau

On July 23, 2020, the Ambassador of the European Union, Sónia Neto, together with the High Commissioner for the Fight against COVID-19, Dr. Magda Robalo, the Ambassador of… Read more »

Central African Republic: First Steps of the Civilian Csdp Advisory Mission in Bangui - Head of Mission and Advance Team Deploy to the Central African Republic

Like the people in the Central African Republic, the EU wishes to see peace and security in the country. For this to happen, state authority must be extended throughout the country… Read more »

Central African Republic: First Steps of the Civilian CSDP Advisory Mission in Bangui - Head of Mission and Core Team Deploy to the Central African Republic

Like the people in the Central African Republic, the EU wishes to see peace and security in the country. For this to happen, state authority must be extended throughout the country… Read more »

Gabon: Statement By the Spokesperson On the Decriminalisation of Same-Sex Relations

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