Source: European Union External Action |

Mozambique: Statement by the High Representative on the latest political killings

The EU calls for utmost restraint by all, and for respect of fundamental freedoms and political rights

The European Union condemns in the strongest terms the killing of Elvino Dias, legal advisor to Presidential candidate Venâncio Mondlane, and opposition politician Paulo Guambe, and expresses condolences to their families and friends. In a democracy, there is no place for politically motivated killings. The European Union calls for an…

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Mozambique: The European Union deploys an Election Observation Mission

The EU has deployed Election Observation Missions to Mozambique to every general election since the country’s return to multi-party elections in 1994

In response to an invitation by the National Election Commission of Mozambique, the European Union has decided to deploy an Election Observation Mission (EOM) to observe the general elections in Mozambique on 9 October. The High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell has appointed…

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Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC): Statement by High Representative Josep Borrell on the agreement for a ceasefire

The EU underscores the importance that both the Luanda and Nairobi processes have in securing peace and security on a long-term basis in the region

The EU welcomes the ceasefire agreed yesterday in Luanda as a result of the trilateral meeting between Angola, Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). It commends the tireless work of Angola’s presidency as the African Union’s mediator for the peace process in the DRC and the commitment…

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Four new reports released on Open Internet approaches in Africa

New European Union (EU)-funded reports were released highlighting Open Internet Approaches in four African countries : Burundi, Kenya, Senegal and South Africa

By looking at case studies in Burundi, Kenya, Senegal and South Africa, the four reports unpack Open Internet connectivity as a promoter of human-centric development. They also shed light on the crucial role of a free, global, reliable, affordable and secure internet in driving social and economic growth in line with the United Nations Sustainable…

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European External Action Service (EEAS): High Representative Josep Borrell nominated new Heads of EU Delegations for the upcoming diplomatic rotation

MELLADO PASCUA Diego has been nominated as the EU Ambassador to Algeria

Josep Borrell, High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy/Vice-President of the European Commission, nominated 44 Heads of Delegation, Heads of Office, Chargés d’affaires a.i. of the European Union for the upcoming diplomatic rotation at the EU delegations worldwide. The appointment process of the nominees will be formalized following…