Source: Council of the European Union |

New Heads of Mission appointed for European Union Monitoring Mission in Georgia (EUMM Georgia); the EU Police Mission for the Palestinian Territories (EUPOL COPPS); and the EU Capacity Building Mission in Somalia (EUCAP Somalia)

The decision to appoint Major General Boughani, Ms Limdan and Mr Lančinskas was taken by the Political and Security Committee

The Council appointed today new Heads of Mission (HoM) for three EU’s civilian missions: the EU Monitoring Mission in Georgia (EUMM Georgia); the EU Police Mission for the Palestinian Territories (EUPOL COPPS); and the EU Capacity Building Mission in Somalia (EUCAP Somalia). Major General Bettina Boughani was appointed as HoM of EUMM Georgia…

Energy Capital & Power
Source: Energy Capital & Power |

Perenco Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Confirmed to Speak at Invest in African Energy (IAE) Forum in Paris

Recently-appointed CEO Armel Simondin will share insights into Perenco’s gas monetization plans at the Invest in African Energy Forum this May

Perenco’s recently-appointed CEO, Armel Simondin, will participate as a distinguished speaker at the upcoming Invest in African Energy (IAE) forum, accompanied by a five-person delegation. Taking place in Paris on May 14-15, the event serves to facilitate connections between European and African energy players, with a view to advancing sustainable…

Source: Energy Capital & Power |

Positioning the Lobito Corridor as a Model for Foreign Investment

The upcoming Invest in African Energy forum in Paris seeks to establish new avenues for African energy project finance, with the $2.3-billion Lobito Corridor serving as a potential model

In February this year the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation announced new financing in support of the Lobito Corridor – a transnational 1,300-km railway line linking Angola’s Port of Lobito with southern DRC and north-western Zambia. The U.S. and its partners – which include the European Commission, African Development Bank…

Source: Delegation of the European Union to Egypt |

Joint Declaration on the Strategic and Comprehensive Partnership between The Arab Republic Of Egypt and the European Union

The European Union acknowledges Egypt as a reliable partner, as well as Egypt's unique and vital geo-strategic role as a pillar of security, moderation, and peace in the region of the Mediterranean, the Near East and Africa

The Arab Republic of Egypt and the European Union have mutually agreed to elevate their relationship to the level of a strategic and comprehensive partnership, based on the values of equity and on mutual respect and trust. The two parties, cognizant of the historical relationship that has bound them for…

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Tourism - Foreign Affairs Department, Republic of Seychelles |

Seychelles: First Meeting of the Honorary Consuls under Paris’ jurisdiction

The meeting which was held in Barcelona, Spain, brought together eight Honorary Consuls from various countries across Europe

On Wednesday 6th March 2024, Ambassador Georges Tirant chaired the first meeting of the Seychelles’ Honorary Consuls falling under the jurisdiction of the Seychelles Embassy in Paris. The meeting which was held in Barcelona, Spain, brought together eight Honorary Consuls from various countries across Europe mainly from Spain (Sevilla, Valencia, Madrid,…

Source: State House Uganda |

President Officiates European Union (EU) - Uganda Business Forum

President Museveni urged the European Union to ensure that they engage in a serious dialogue with Africa to create more business opportunities among both parties

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has advised the European Union (EU) leaders that it is a mistake to think that they can control the world politically. He emphasised the need for European governments to stop mixing politics with business. “The non-trade barrier created by wrong politics, where people mix politics with…

Source: Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) |

Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and European Union Solidify Partnership to Enhance Peace, Security, and Integration in West Africa

The discussions underscored a collective call to action for member states and international partners to intensify efforts in promoting democracy, governance, accountability, and transparency

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission welcomed a delegation from the Council of the EU-Africa Working Party (COAFR) as an important step towards enhancing West African regional stability and integration. This meeting is an important step towards strengthening the long-standing collaboration between ECOWAS and the European Union,…

Source: Mauritanian Embassy in Jakarta |

Mauritania: President of Republic Holds Talks with Spanish Prime Minister, European Union Commission President

The talks focused on ways to promote cooperative relations between Mauritania and the Kingdom of Spain, on one hand, and between Mauritania and the European Union, on the other

On 8 February, in Nouakchott, His Excellency Mr. Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani, the President of the Republic, met with Mr. Pedro Sánchez, the Prime Minister of Spain, and Ms. Ursula Von Der Leyen, the President of the European Commission. The talks focused on ways to promote cooperative relations between…

Source: Delegation of the European Union to Zimbabwe |

Global Music Conference for Youth Marks a Milestone in European Union - Africa Collaboration

JM International, the world’s largest youth-music network, together with the European Union and Music Crossroads Zimbabwe brought the 78th JMI Global Conference to Harare

From September 18 to 22, 2023, Jeunesses Musicales International (JMI), in collaboration with Music Crossroads Zimbabwe (the local arm of JMI), hosted the 78th JMI Global Music Conference in Harare, Zimbabwe. The JMI Global is the annual coming together of the youth-music movement that is Jeunessees Musicales. It brought together…

Source: Delegation of the European Union to Senegal |

The European Union launches an electoral observation mission in Senegal

During her visit, the Chief Observer, Malin Björk, will meet with the electoral administration, candidates, media and civil society

At the invitation of the Senegalese Government, the European Union deployed an Electoral Observation Mission (EU EOM) to Senegal to observe the presidential election of February 25. The mission is led by Malin Björk, Member of the European Parliament, who has been in the country since last Monday. “This mission will…