Ethiopia: High Representative/Vice President Federica Mogherini Meets With Ethiopian Prime Minister Dr. Abiy Ahmed

High Representative/Vice President Federica Mogherini met today with the Prime Minister of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, Dr. Abiy Ahmed, in Brussels. This was Prime… Read more »

East Africa: Different Tasks, One Common Objective - the EU Putting Civil-Military Cooperation in Practise in the Horn of Africa

The Horn of Africa is an area of intensive maritime trade, as well as a centre of migratory routes towards Europe. For the EU, cooperation with the regional countries leading to… Read more »

Mauritius: European Union Strengthens Its Partnership With Mauritius and the Region to Fight Drug Trafficking

More than 30 senior drug law enforcement officials from 17 countries and international organisations are meeting in Hotel Voilà à Maurice, joined by senior officials… Read more »

Cameroon: Statement On the Kidnapping of Pupils in the North-West Region of Cameroon

The kidnapping of pupils and staff of a school in Bamenda constitutes a further increase of tension in the North-West and South-West regions of Cameroon. Innocent children are made… Read more »

Madagascar: EU Deploys Election Observation Mission to Madagascar

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Mali: Statement By the Spokesperson On the Results of the Presidential Elections in Mali

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Africa: Statement by the Spokesperson on the United States' decision to withdraw from the United Nations Human Rights Council

The United States today announced its decision to withdraw from the United Nations Human Rights Council, to which they were elected in 2016 for a three year mandate. Read more »

Mozambique: Statement on the Passing Away of Afonso Dhlakama

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Niger: G5 Police Workshop in Niamey

A three day workshop arranged by Niger brings together police forces from all the G5 countries between 10 and 12 April. Read more »

Africa: Central Mediterranean Route - Protecting Migrants and Managing Irregular Flows

We managed to get more control over the Central Mediterranean route with arrivals in August down by 81% compared to the same month last year. In doing so, we have drastically… Read more »

Somalia: Europe Backs Federal Govt After Attacks

Statement by the High Representative /Vice-President on the attacks in Mogadishu, Somalia Read more »

Angola: Statement By the Spokesperson On the General Elections in Angola

On 23 august 2017, the people of Angola elected their representatives to the National Assembly and consequently to the Presidency, in the country's third general election since… Read more »

Sierra Leone: EU Local Statement On Landslide and Flooding in Freetown On 14 August 2017

The European Union Delegation to Sierra Leone issues the following statement in agreement with the EU Heads of Mission in Sierra Leone: Read more »

Africa: Justice At Core of Sustainable Peace, Mogherini Says On Anniversary of International Criminal Court

The European Union is one of the main donors in support of justice sector reform worldwide. Marking the Day of International Criminal Justice, the EU and its Member States… Read more »

Africa: EU Will Make Sure Paris Agreement On Climate Change Is Implemented

"The EU and all its Member States will not only implement the Paris Agreement, but are building strong global alliances to make sure [it] will be implemented, even after Trump's… Read more »

Africa: Statement On International Albinism Awareness Day

Persons with albinism face bullying, prejudice and violence in many parts of the world. In certain regions, erroneous beliefs and myths, heavily influenced by superstition, have… Read more »

Egypt: Statement On the New NGO Law in Egypt

Statement by the Spokesperson on the new NGO law in Egypt Read more »

Africa: Mogherini Tables Plan for Enhanced EU Partnership With Africa

High Representative Federica Mogherini and the European Commission today presented a revitalised framework for joint action to build a stronger strategic partnership between Europe… Read more »

Africa: Joint Communication for a Renewed Impetus of the Africa-EU Partnership

2017 is a defining year for the partnership between Europe and Africa. In a rapidly changing global landscape, Africa is experiencing profound economic, political and societal… Read more »