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08 Sep

EU Fisheries Chief to Visit Tanzania for High-Level Blue Economy Talks

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European Commission’s Directorate-General for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries, Charlina Vitcheva, will visit Tanzania from September 9 to 11, 2024, to participate in key discussions on sustainable fisheries and the blue economy. The visit will culminate in her attendance at the 8th Meeting of Ministers Responsible for Oceans, Inland Waters, and Fisheries of the Organization of African, Caribbean, and Pacific States (OACPS), set to take place at the Julius Nyerere International Convention Centre on September 11. The event is expected to be inaugurated by President Samia Suluhu Hassan. Vitcheva’s visit marks another step in strengthening ties between the European Union (EU)…

01 Jul

Kenya–EU Economic Partnership Agreement Takes Effect

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The Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) between Kenya and the European Union has officially entered into force, marking a significant milestone in the EU-Kenya Strategic Partnership. This agreement grants Kenya duty-free and quota-free access to the EU's $18 trillion market, aiming to enhance bilateral trade, increase investment flows, and foster sustainable economic relations. The EPA, described as one of the most ambitious agreements between the EU and an African country, focuses on promoting economic sustainability, job creation, and economic growth. It includes comprehensive provisions on trade, economic and development cooperation, and addresses labor issues, gender equality, environmental conservation, and climate change.…

29 Jun

Egypt: President El-Sisi Meets President of European Commission

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President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi met with the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, on the sidelines of the Egyptian-EU Investment Conference held in Cairo. The Spokesman for the Presidency, Counselor Dr. Ahmed Fahmy, said the meeting underscored the depth and strength of Egyptian-European relations, recently elevated to the level of a strategic and comprehensive partnership. This reflects the significance Egypt and the European Union accord to enhancing their cooperation as a cornerstone for regional integration and stability. The investment conference marks the first milestone in implementing this partnership. The President of the European Commission affirmed that the…

25 Jun

EU Adopts €20 Million Assistance to Strengthen Kenya Defence Forces

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The European Union (EU) today adopted an assistance measure under the European Peace Facility worth €20 million. Its objective is to enhance the operational capabilities of the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) to protect the country's territorial integrity and sovereignty and safeguard its civilian population against internal and external threats. The assistance measure will also contribute to securing border areas and countering increased al-Shabaab operations along the border with Somalia. Specifically, the European Peace Facility will finance equipment and related supplies and services, including technical training where needed. The Kenya Army infantry combat units and their associated combat support and combat…

25 Jun

EU Sanctions Six Individuals Undermining Sudan’s Stability

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The European Union has adopted restrictive measures against six individuals responsible for activities undermining the stability and political transition of Sudan, where ongoing fighting persists between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and their affiliated militias. On the RSF side, the new sanctions list includes Abdulrahman Juma Barakallah, a General commanding the RSF in West Darfur. He is accused of committing atrocities, instigating ethnically motivated killings, targeting human rights activists and defenders, engaging in conflict-related sexual violence, and looting and burning communities. The sanctions also target the RSF’s financial adviser and a prominent tribal leader…