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Source: France Diplomatie - Ministère de l'Europe et des Affaires étrangères | Feb 17, 2024

Senegal – Constitutional Council’s decision of 15 February

France encourages all players in Senegal to work to calm down the political climate, in line with Senegal’s long democratic tradition

France notes the Constitutional Council’s decision of 15 February. It calls on the authorities and all stakeholders in Senegal to abide by the Constitutional Council’s decision in its entirety and organize elections as soon as possible. France encourages all players in Senegal to work to calm down the political climate,…

Source: France Diplomatie - Ministère de l'Europe et des Affaires étrangères | Jan 11, 2024

Djibouti - Conversation between Catherine Colonna and her Djiboutian counterpart, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf

Ms. Colonna reiterated the importance of respecting the freedom of navigation, which is a fundamental principle of international law

Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Catherine Colonna spoke today by telephone with her Djiboutian counterpart, Mr. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, about the situation in the Red Sea and Sudan. Ms. Colonna reiterated the importance of respecting the freedom of navigation, which is a fundamental principle of international law, and said that…

Source: France Diplomatie - Ministère de l'Europe et des Affaires étrangères | Jan 03, 2024

Niger – Embassy closure (2 January 2024)

It will maintain ties with French nationals in Niger and with the NGOs that work in the humanitarian sector

The Embassy of France in Niger is now closed until further notice. For the past five months, our Embassy has been subjected to major obstacles that have made it impossible to do its job: a blockade around the Embassy, restrictions on employee movements, and the turning away of all diplomatic…

Source: France Diplomatie - Ministère de l'Europe et des Affaires étrangères | Sep 04, 2023

Kenya – Visit by Chrysoula Zacharopoulou (September 4 and 5, 2023)

Ms. Zacharopoulou will represent France at the first Africa Climate Summit organized by the African Union and Kenya

Chrysoula Zacharopoulou, Minister of State for Development, Francophonie and International Partnerships, attached to the Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, will be visiting Kenya on September 4 and 5. Ms. Zacharopoulou will represent France at the first Africa Climate Summit organized by the African Union and Kenya. Following on from…

Source: France Diplomatie - Ministère de l'Europe et des Affaires étrangères | Sep 01, 2023

South Africa – Fire in a Johannesburg building

France stands shoulder to shoulder with the people and authorities of South Africa at this difficult time

We were deeply saddened to learn of the fire that broke out in a building in Johannesburg on August 31, killing a very large number of people. France offers its heartfelt condolences to the victims’ families and loved ones. We wish those injured a speedy recovery. France stands shoulder to…

Source: France Diplomatie - Ministère de l'Europe et des Affaires étrangères | Aug 11, 2023

Niger - Communique issued by the Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs

France reaffirms its full support for all of the conclusions adopted at this Extraordinary Summit of ECOWAS Heads of State and Government held on August 10, 2023

France reiterates its strong condemnation of the coup attempt under way in Niger and of the detention of President Bazoum and his family. At an Extraordinary Summit of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) attended by Nigerien Foreign Minister Hassoumi Massoudou, the presidents of Benin, Côte d’Ivoire, Guinea-Bissau,…

Source: France Diplomatie - Ministère de l'Europe et des Affaires étrangères | Aug 01, 2023

Niger - Communique issued by the ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs

France is preparing the evacuation of its nationals and those European nationals who would like to leave the country

In view of the situation in Niamey, the violence that took place against our embassy the day before yesterday, and the closure of airspace which has left our compatriots unable to leave the country by their own means, France is preparing the evacuation of its nationals and those European nationals…

Source: France Diplomatie - Ministère de l'Europe et des Affaires étrangères | Jul 05, 2023

Niger – Meeting between Catherine Colonna and her counterpart

The two ministers reviewed Franco-Nigerien bilateral cooperation as a whole

Catherine Colonna, Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, had a meeting at the Quai d’Orsay with Mr Hassoumi Massaoudou, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation of Niger, on 4 July 2023. The two ministers reviewed Franco-Nigerien bilateral cooperation as a whole. Among other things, they discussed France’s support for Niger’s development…

Source: France Diplomatie - Ministère de l'Europe et des Affaires étrangères | Jun 17, 2023

Sudan – Donor Conference for Sudan and the Region, June 19, 2023

The violence in Darfur i.s particularly troubling, both because of its magnitude and its ethnic aspect

On the occasion of the Donor Conference for Sudan and the Region, which will be held on June 19, France reaffirms its solidarity with the Sudanese people, the leading victims of the continued fighting between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces. To date, France has provided €41.3…

Source: France Diplomatie - Ministère de l'Europe et des Affaires étrangères | Jun 02, 2023

Senegal - Statement by the Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs Spokesperson

France calls for restraint, an end to the violence and a resolution of the crisis, with due regard for Senegal’s long democratic tradition

France is extremely concerned about the violence which broke out in Senegal yesterday, killing nine people. It extends its condolences to the bereaved. France calls for restraint, an end to the violence and a resolution of the crisis, with due regard for Senegal’s long democratic tradition.