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United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE)
Source: United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) |

United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) reviews the environmental performance of Mongolia for the second time

The second review of Mongolia will measure progress made and considers challenges encountered in the areas of air quality, water management, biodiversity and protected areas, soil protection, waste and chemicals management and greening the economy

After Morocco (2022) and Mauritania (2023), the UNECE Environmental Performance Reviews (EPR) continue to reach beyond the region of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE). Mongolia has requested UNECE to undertake its second review, following the first in 2017. Today, a multidisciplinary team of 17 international experts, met…

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

Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and Organisation for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) Collaborate on Advancing Cyber Diplomacy Through Inter-Regional Study Visit

The study visit, scheduled to take place from September 9 – 13, 2024, will bring together diplomats from ECOWAS Member States and other regions, including the Americas and the Asia

The ECOWAS Commission, in partnership with the German Federal Foreign Office, the European Union, and the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ), and in close collaboration with the Organisation for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) Secretariat in Vienna, Austria has organised an inter-regional study visit aimed at enhancing cyber…

Delegation of the European Union to Egypt
Source: Delegation of the European Union to Egypt |

Joint Press Statement on the occasion of the official visit of Commissioner for Home Affairs Ylva Johansson to Egypt

The two sides explored the prospects of enhanced cooperation between Egyptian national authorities and European Union Home Affairs agencies

On 9 September 2024, Ylva Johansson, European Commissioner for Home Affairs and Badr Abdelatty, Egyptian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Expatriates, met in Cairo and they discussed ways to further deepen the cooperation between the European Union and Egypt in the field of migration. They highlighted the successful longstanding…

Delegation of the European Union to the United Republic of Tanzania and the East African Community
Source: Delegation of the European Union to the United Republic of Tanzania and the East African Community |

European Union-Tanzania Blue Economy Partnership Deepens with Upcoming Visit by Director General

The Director General will participate in the 8th Meeting of Ministers Responsible for Oceans, Inland Waters, and Fisheries of the Organization of African, Caribbean, and Pacific States (OACPS), which will take place on September 11 in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Ms. Charlina Vitcheva, Director General of the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries, will visit Tanzania from September 9 to 11, 2024. The Director General will participate in the 8th Meeting of Ministers Responsible for Oceans, Inland Waters, and Fisheries of the Organization of African, Caribbean, and Pacific…

United Kingdom Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
Source: United Kingdom Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office |

Minister for Africa pledges funding to accelerate growth in Africa agriculture sector

UK Minister for Africa, Lord Collins has announced new funding to scale up early-stage agribusinesses and boost climate resilience across Africa

Lord Collins announces £25 million investment into African food and agriculture sector during keynote speech at the Africa Food Systems Forum (AFSF) in Kigali, Rwanda; Africa Minister reiterated the UK’s commitment to partner with Africa on boosting its food trade, tackling the climate crisis and strengthening food and nutrition security to…

Delegation of the European Union to the Federal Republic of Nigeria and ECOWAS
Source: Delegation of the European Union to the Federal Republic of Nigeria and ECOWAS |

The European Union allocates €35 million in additional humanitarian aid for West Africa

The funding will help meet the emergency needs of the most vulnerable people, especially in the areas of food assistance, nutrition, health, water, sanitation, shelter and protection

The EU has released an additional allocation of €35 million for humanitarian assistance to West Africa, as the region continues to face a dire humanitarian situation. Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger, Mauritania, the Gulf of Guinea coastal countries and Nigeria are affected by food insecurity and displacement, caused by growing political…

Delegation of the European Union to Libya
Source: Delegation of the European Union to Libya |

Statement of the European Union (EU) Delegation and the diplomatic missions of the EU to Libya in support of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) on unilateral moves by Libyan actors

The EU reaffirms its steadfast support for the United Nations' efforts to facilitate an inclusive Libyan-led political process

The Delegation of the European Union issues the following statement together with the diplomatic missions of the EU Member States in Libya: The Delegation of the European Union, alongside the diplomatic missions of EU Member States in Libya, join UNSMIL expressing deep concern over the recent unilateral actions taken by…

Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Liberia
Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Liberia |

Liberia and European Union Convene 12th European Union (EU)-Liberia Partnership Dialogue

The EU pledged its support for Liberia’s development objectives within the framework of the EU Multi-Annual Indicative Programme

The Government of Liberia (GoL) and the European Union (EU) convened on August 13, 2024, for the 12th EU-Liberia Partnership Dialogue. The Dialogue was co-chaired by H.E. Sara Beysolow Nyanti, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Liberia, and Ambassador Nona Deprez, Head of the EU Delegation to Liberia. During the Dialogue, the…

European Union External Action
Source: European Union External Action |

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…

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…