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Somalia: Statement by the Spokesperson on the attacks in Mogadishu and Beledweyne District

These terror attacks on innocent people included the targeting of the international airport and the main hospital where casualties of a previous attack were being brought

The European Union stands in solidarity with the Somali people after the recent bomb attacks in Mogadishu and Beledweyne District. These terror attacks on innocent people included the targeting of the international airport and the main hospital where casualties of a previous attack were being brought. The European Union offers…

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Sudan: Statement by the High Representative/Vice President Josep Borrell on the latest situation

Over the past months, the European Union and the international community have repeatedly called on the military authorities to refrain from violence against peaceful demonstrators

At least 7 demonstrators were killed, while many others were injured during protests in Khartoum on 17 January. This brings the total number of deaths during protests to more than 70 since 25 October 2021. Over the past months, the European Union and the international community have repeatedly called on…

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Libya: Statement by High Representative Josep Borrell on the postponement of the elections

Libya and its people deserve stability and peace after a decade of conflict

Today, Libyans were supposed to be heading to the polls to decide their future through elections. The Libyan authorities have now officially confirmed this moment has been postponed. We call on them to swiftly devise a plan and a clear calendar to hold inclusive, free, fair, and credible presidential and…

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Funded Traineeship for Young Graduates at the EU Delegation to Sudan

The deadline for submitting applications is 10th June 2019

Are you a young graduate interested in international relations? Are you curious to learn more about work of a diplomatic mission and how the EU Delegation represents EU interests and values in Sudan? What we offer? A traineeship of up to 6 months within the Political Press and Information (PPI) Section of the EU Delegation to…

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Funded Traineeship for Young Graduates at the EU Delegation to Tanzania

A traineeship of 6 months within the Politics, Press and Information (PPI) Section of the EU Delegation to Tanzania

Are you a young graduate interested in international relations? Are you curious to learn more about work of a diplomatic mission and how the EU Delegation represents EU interests and values in Tanzania? We are The European Union (EU) is an economic and political partnership between 28 European countries. It plays an…

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European Union Delegation to Sierra Leone Celebrates A Colourful Europe Day 2019

Guests were pleasantly surprised by a flash mob dance performed by the teachers and students of the British International School

To celebrate the power of unity, cooperation and dialogue in Europe and around the world, more than 400 guests happily joined in the celebration of Europe Day 2019 at a reception held at Sierra Lighthouse. The EU Delegation had prepared a video for the occasion with messages on EU in…

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Libya: EU and Member States call for immediate ceasefire and return to political dialogue

Before the Council, EU High Representative Federica Mogherini held a bilateral meeting with Libya Prime Minister Fayez al-Sarraj

The EU and its Member States today called on the parties to the conflict in Libya to immediately implement a ceasefire and to engage with the United Nations to ensure a full and comprehensive cessation of hostilities. The situation in Libya was discussed at the Foreign Affairs Council held today…

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Share Statement by the Spokesperson on the protests in Sudan

The European Union expects that the call for change will prompt a commitment to a peaceful, credible, legitimate and inclusive process that will allow Sudan to carry out essential reforms

Since 19 December, peaceful demonstrations have taken place in Sudan. Over the last two days, the Sudanese citizens have come out in unprecedented numbers, calling for change.  The European Union expects that the call for change will prompt a commitment to a peaceful, credible, legitimate and inclusive process that will allow…

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EU deploys Election Observation Mission to Malawi

The EU EOM looks forward to working closely with other international and domestic observation missions

Following an invitation by the Malawian authorities, the European Union is deploying an Election Observation Mission (EOM) to Malawi to observe the tripartite elections, with polling day on 21 May 2019. Reflecting the European Union's long-term commitment to support democracy in the country, the EU already deployed EOMs to Malawi…

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Tackling piracy : EU’s role crucial for maritime security in the Horn of Africa

Maritime security is a priority for the EU as the world's largest trading bloc and as a global security provider

13 March 2017… A group of Somali pirates hijacked an oil tanker off the coast of Somalia with eight sailors on board. Less than four days later the crew was safely back on land, thanks to the EU's military operation EU NAVFOR Operation Atalanta and the key support of the…