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European Union External Action: The Diplomatic Service of the European Union
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79th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA79): High Representative/Vice-President Josep Borrell travels to New York

Together with President of the European Council, Charles Michel, High Representative/Vice-President Borrell will represent the EU in a trilateral meeting with the African Union and the United Nations

From 22 to 27 September, the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy/Vice-President of the European Commission Josep Borrell will travel to New York for the high-level week of the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). He will host and participate in several high-level multilateral events and a…

European Union External Action: The Diplomatic Service of the European Union
Source: European Union External Action: The Diplomatic Service of the European Union |

Somalia: Statement by the spokesperson on the terrorist attack in Mogadishu

This brutal attack at Lido Beach against civilians underlines yet again Al Shabaab’s barbarity towards their own compatriots

The European Union strongly condemns last night’s terrorist attack in Mogadishu, claimed by Al Shabaab. We extend our deepest condolences to the families of the victims and wish speedy recovery to those injured. This brutal attack at Lido Beach against civilians underlines yet again Al Shabaab’s barbarity towards their own…

European Union External Action: The Diplomatic Service of the European Union
Source: European Union External Action: The Diplomatic Service of the European Union |

Mozambique: Council extends the mandate of the European Union (EU) training mission until 2026 and paves the way for its evolution into a EU Military Assistance Mission

The mission will be renamed EU Military Assistance Mission Mozambique (EUMAM Mozambique)

The Council today prolonged the mandate of the EU Training Mission in Mozambique, until 30 June 2026, with a budget allocation of over €14 million for this period. Furthermore, the Council decided to adapt the strategic objectives of the mission to new circumstances, thereby favouring its transition from a training to an…

European Union External Action: The Diplomatic Service of the European Union
Source: European Union External Action: The Diplomatic Service of the European Union |

New Head of European Union Capacity (EUCAP) Somalia takes up duties

The Mission provides strategic level advice, mentoring, capacity building and training on issues ranging from coastguard functions to police-prosecution cooperation and law drafting

Mr. Kęstutis Lančinskas, the new Head of Mission of EUCAP Somalia, met with Mr. Stefano Tomat, Civilian Operations Commander and Managing Director of CPCC HQ prior to taking up duties in Somalia. Mr. Lancinskas takes over the leadership of EUCAP Somalia from Mr. Kauko Aaltomaa with effect from 1 May.…

European Union External Action: The Diplomatic Service of the European Union
Source: European Union External Action: The Diplomatic Service of the European Union |

Ethiopia/Somalia: Statement by the Spokesperson on the territorial integrity of the Federal Republic of Somalia

The European Union would like to remind the importance of respecting the unity, the sovereignty and the territorial integrity of the Federal Republic of Somalia pursuant of its constitution

On 1 January, Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and Somaliland President Muse Bihi Abdi signed a Memorandum of Understanding on granting Ethiopia access to the sea. The European Union would like to remind the importance of respecting the unity, the sovereignty and the territorial integrity of the Federal Republic of Somalia pursuant of its constitution, the Charters of the African Union and the…

European Union External Action: The Diplomatic Service of the European Union
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Libya: High Representative Josep Borell met with UN Special Representative Abdoulaye Bathily

The HRVP and the UN Special Representative exchanged views on the current situation in Libya and discussed how to coordinate and enhance political efforts to support the path towards peace and stability in Libya

Today, EU High Representative/Vice-President Josep Borrell met with Abdoulaye Bathily, the UN Secretary General’s Special Representative and Head of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL). The HRVP and the UN Special Representative exchanged views on the current situation in Libya and discussed how to coordinate and enhance political…

European Union External Action: The Diplomatic Service of the European Union
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Ghana: Statement by the Spokesperson on the abolition of the death penalty

The death penalty is a cruel and inhuman punishment, representing an unacceptable denial of human dignity and integrity

The European Union welcomes the abolition of the death penalty in Ghana. With this historic step, Ghana joins the majority of countries in the world having eliminated the capital punishment. The death penalty is a cruel and inhuman punishment, representing an unacceptable denial of human dignity and integrity. No compelling…

European Union External Action: The Diplomatic Service of the European Union
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Liberia: The European Union deploys an Election Observation Mission

High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Josep Borrell, has appointed Andreas Schieder, Member of the European Parliament, as Chief Observer for this mission

In response to an invitation by the Liberian authorities, the European Union has decided to deploy an Election Observation Mission (EOM) to Liberia to observe the general elections (President, House of Representatives and half the Senate) scheduled for 10 October 2023. High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and…

European Union External Action: The Diplomatic Service of the European Union
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Sudan: Statement by the High Representative Josep Borrell on the ongoing conflict

The EU is at the forefront of efforts by the international community to deliver humanitarian assistance to the victims of the conflict

The European Union is appalled by the brutality and total disregard shown by the warrying parties towards civilians in the conflict in Sudan, raging for more than 100 days. Over 1 100 people, among them 435 children, are known to have been killed, and another 12 000 injured. More than…

European Union External Action: The Diplomatic Service of the European Union
Source: European Union External Action: The Diplomatic Service of the European Union |

European Union and Somalia hold 3rd Political Dialogue to strengthen Partnership and promote sustainable peace and security

The EU welcomed the Federal Government of Somalia’s ambitious reform programme aimed at utilising its partners’ support as efficiently and effectively as possible to achieve long-lasting and sustainable results

The European Union and Somalia held yesterday in Mogadishu their 3rd Political Dialogue. It was preceded by a meeting with Mr Hamza Abdi Barre, Prime Minister of Somalia. In both meetings, the discussions were rich, constructive and wide-ranging based upon joint priority areas that had been agreed. These priorities will…