Press Release on the Road Disaster in Tunisia

It is with sorrow that the Portuguese Government takes note of the road disaster that occurred near Ain Snoussi, in the northwest of Tunisia, which caused 24 fatalities and 19 injured, some in serious condition. The Portuguese Government expresses its most sincere condolences to the families of the victims –…

Press Release on the helicopter collision that killed 13 French troops in Mali

The Portuguese government expresses its condolences to the relatives of the soldiers and reiterates its full solidarity with France

The Portuguese Government deeply regrets the death of thirteen French troops during a combat operation against jihadists that took place in the Liptako region of northern Mali on 25 November. During this operation, two helicopters belonging to the French military stationed in the country accidentally collided. The Portuguese government expresses…

Press Release on the agreement on the cessation of military hostilities between the Mozambican Government and Renamo

The signing of this agreement is a moment of great importance to the peace process in Mozambique

The Portuguese Government warmly welcomes the signing of the agreement on the definitive cessation of military hostilities between the Mozambican Government and the Mozambican National Resistance (Renamo), which took place today in Gorongosa, in the province of Sofala. The signing of this agreement is a moment of great importance to…

Press Release on the terrorist attack in Nigeria

Portugal strongly condemns the terrorist attack carried out by Boko Haram against a funeral cortege that took place in Borno State, Nigeria, on 27 July, claiming the lives of at least 65 people and injuring 10 others. Recalling that the terrorist attacks carried out by Boko Haram in North-eastern Nigeria…