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Amnesty International
Source: Amnesty International |

Egypt: President al-Sisi must reject new asylum law which violates refugee rights

The new law allows for the arbitrary detention of asylum seekers and refugees solely on migration grounds, unduly restricts the right to seek asylum, and enables unlawful returns without procedural safeguards

President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi must not ratify the new asylum law approved by parliament, which, if enacted, would further undermine refugee rights in Egypt amid the ongoing crackdown on people seeking protection and safety in the country, Amnesty International said today. On 19 November 2024, Egypt’s parliament approved the country’s…

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 |

More Financing for Startups as FUNGUO pushes its commitments to over TZS 5 billion and partners for the first time with iMBEJU

The European Union-funded FUNGUO program, in partnership with CRDB Bank’s iMBEJU initiative, proudly unveiled the third cohort of 18 promising startups and innovative SMEs, marking another milestone in supporting Tanzanian entrepreneurship

FUNGUO, in partnership with CRDB Bank’s iMBEJU initiative, proudly unveiled the third cohort of 18 promising startups and innovative SMEs, marking another milestone in supporting Tanzanian entrepreneurship. This cohort emerges from a highly competitive process following the third Call for Funding Applications, launched in September 2024, which resulted in more…

APO Group

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Source: APO Group |

European Union (EU)-Africa Chamber of Commerce and APO Group Announce Strategic Partnership to Strengthen European Union (EU)-Africa Business Relations

This partnership will foster enhanced economic ties, business opportunities, and knowledge-sharing across Europe and Africa

The EU-Africa Chamber of Commerce (EUACC) (www.EU-Africa-Chamber.org), a prominent organisation dedicated to advancing economic relations between Europe and Africa, and APO Group (www.APO-opa.com), the leading award-winning pan-African communications consultancy and press release distribution service, are pleased to announce a strategic partnership. This collaboration aims to boost EUACC’s mission of promoting…

Human Rights Watch (HRW)
Source: Human Rights Watch (HRW) |

Africans and People of African Descent Call on Europe to Reckon with Their Colonial Legacies

Based on experts’ interventions, participants at the workshop shared and exchanged reparations struggles they have experienced and obstacles to upholding communities’ rights

Experts from the African continent and its global diasporas called on European governments to address their colonial past and ongoing impacts at the Dekoloniale Berlin Africa Conference, a decolonial counter-version of the 1884/5 Berlin Africa Conference 140 years ago. Representatives from Africa and people of African descent came together at…

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

European Union (EU) Special Representative for Human Rights Mission to Egypt

Throughout the visit, the EUSR has underscored the EU’s readiness to accompany Egypt in ensuring that human rights underpin ongoing legislative processes, and encouraged meaningful consultations with all stakeholders

EU Special Representative (EUSR) for Human Rights Olof Skoog visited Egypt from 4 to 5 November 2024. The visit was a follow-up mission to the visit of EUSR Eamon Gilmore in April 2022, and comes in the context of a deepened partnership between Egypt and the EU. Egypt has set forth an important human rights…

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

European Peace Facility: Council adopts an assistance measure in support of the Egyptian Armed Forces

The assistance measure will contribute to strengthening the capacities of the EAF to enhance the national security and stability of Egypt, as well as to enhance the protection of civilians

The Council today adopted an assistance measure under the European Peace Facility (EPF) worth €20 million to the benefit of the Egyptian Armed Forces (EAF). The assistance measure will contribute to strengthening the capacities of the EAF to enhance the national security and stability of Egypt, as well as to enhance the protection of civilians. The assistance measure aims…

Ministry of Planning, Economic Development, and International Cooperation - Egypt
Source: Ministry of Planning, Economic Development, and International Cooperation - Egypt |

Minister of Planning, Economic Development & International Cooperation Discusses Development of Bilateral and Regional Economic Relations with New EU Ambassador

The Minister emphasized that the partnership with the European Union is of great importance to Egypt, particularly in the areas of trade, investment, and economic cooperation

H.E. Dr. Rania A. Al-Mashat, Minister of Planning, Economic Development, and International Cooperation, held a virtual meeting with Ms. Angelina Eichhorst, the newly appointed EU Ambassador to Cairo, following her official assumption of duties after the completion of Ambassador Christian Berger's tenure. H.E. Dr. Al-Mashat congratulated Ms. Eichhorst on her…

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

Central African Republic: Council Extends the Mandate of the European Union (EU) Advisory Mission for Two Years

The mission supports the functioning of coherent and accountable security providers, under full national ownership

The Council today adopted a decision extending the mandate of the EU advisory mission in the Central African Republic (EUAM RCA) for a further two years, until 7 August 2026, with a budget allocation of over €24 million for this period. EUAM RCA was established in December 2019 with the…

Delegation of the European Union to the Republic of Mauritius and the Republic of Seychelles
Source: Delegation of the European Union to the Republic of Mauritius and the Republic of Seychelles |

Joint Press Release: First Partnership Dialogue between the Republic of Seychelles and the European Union

The Dialogue covered a wide range of issues including the EU-Seychelles longstanding partnership, regional and international issues of common concern as well as Seychelles’ current Presidency of the Indian Ocean Commission

The first Partnership Dialogue as provided for under the Samoa Agreement between the European Union and the Republic of Seychelles, took place on 17 October 2024 in Victoria, Seychelles. The dialogue was co-chaired by the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Tourism of the Republic of Seychelles and the Ambassador of…

Check Point Software Technologies Ltd.
Source: Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. |

Europe’s Network and Information Security (NIS2) directive raises the stakes for African businesses to comply with European Union's (EU) cyber security standards

Check Point Software urges immediate cyber security action to avoid stringent penalties

The European Union’s NIS2 cyber security  directive has significant implications for African businesses trading with the continent.  This is according to Check Point Software Technologies (www.CheckPoint.com), a leading AI-powered cloud-delivered cyber security provider, which urges African businesses with strong ties to the EU to take steps to comply with this…