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Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala first African, female WTO Director-General

Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala will be the next Director-General of the World Trade Organization and the first African, Nigerian, female leader for…

4 years ago

Nigeria improve Services and Electricity Access

The World Bank approved $500 million to support the government of Nigeria in improving its electricity distribution sector. The project…

4 years ago

Rwanda: COVID-19 pandemic pushes Rwandan economy into recession

Rwanda has fallen into its first recession due to the COVID-19 pandemic and could potentially compromise years of gains in…

4 years ago

COVAX progress for global access to COVID-19 vaccines

“Distributing vaccines globally is our exit strategy from the pandemic,” International Partnership Commissioner Jutta Urpilainen eudebates COVAX initiative. Parliament wants…

4 years ago

Davos Agenda Week: President von der Leyen eudebates #DavosAgenda

President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen eudebates virtually at The Davos Agenda, an online event gathering global…

4 years ago

Agri-food sector gain vital space from EU trade agreements

The EU trade agenda is set to have an overall positive impact on the EU economy and the agri-food sector,…

4 years ago

EUCAP Sahel Mali: mission extended until 31 January 2023

The Council has decided to extend the mandate of EU civilian mission EUCAP Sahel Mali until 31 January 2023. EU…

4 years ago

After Brexit will the UK lose the Falkland Islands?

BREXIT has consequences in all British Overseas Territory. Especially for the Falkland Islands, tensions could turn into a Pandora´s box.…

4 years ago

Portugal plans 2021 Year Europe’s recovery, cohesion and values

Time to deliver, with the knowledge that the European social model is the best tool for overcoming the challenges of…

4 years ago

The European “Magnitsky Act” against human rights abuses

EU adopts restrictive measures against individuals and organisations responsible for some of the worst human rights abuses and violations. Sanctions…

4 years ago

Borrell worries about Ethiopia Tigray conflict as ethnic tensions flare

222 people have been killed following an attack in Ethiopia Tigray conflict, a Red Cross volunteer has said. High Representative…

4 years ago

Iran nuclear deal: Heated rhetoric and the heightened risk of miscalculation

Although the landmark Iran nuclear deal could improve regional stability if fully implemented, increased tensions have highlighted the risks posed…

4 years ago

Tigray: Hundreds of civilians in Ethiopia reported killed in artillery strikes

Reports of artillery strikes on civilians and mass killings of non-combatants in Ethiopia’s Tigray region, must be investigated and full access granted to independent investigators, UN rights…

4 years ago

Armenia and Azerbaijan in Brussels. Who won Nagorno Karabakh conflict?

A Brussels trilateral meeting with Armenia and Azerbaijan to debate Nagorno Karabakh conflict ‘has not been possible’. Foreign Ministers of…

4 years ago

2021 priorities for European recovery and renewed vitality

Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, European Parliament President David Sassoli and Chancellor Angela Merkel, on behalf of the Presidency of…

4 years ago

EU Summit priorities left Brexit aside

The EU leaders’ agenda of the EU Summit includes climate targets, coordination of the COVID-19 response and foreign policy issues.…

4 years ago

The new EU Global Human Rights Sanctions Regime

Serious human rights violations and abuses are taking place in many parts of the world – frequently without any consequences…

4 years ago

#EU2021PT priorities for Portugal’s Presidency of the Council of the EU

Securing a coronavirus vaccine for all European countries will be a top priority for Portugal when it takes over the…

4 years ago

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