Africa and the European Union

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Africa and the EU

Libya must protect diplomats after 'despicable' attack: EU — 12 September 2012, 16:53 CET

EU foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton on Wednesday condemned as "despicable" the attack on the US consulate in Benghazi and urged Libya to ensure the protection of diplomats and foreign staff.

South Africa, EU diplomat discuss Iran and Zimbabwe — 24 August 2012, 21:41 CET

European Union diplomatic chief Catherine Ashton and South African Foreign Minister Maite Nkoana-Mashabane held talks here Friday on sanctions that have been slapped against Iran and Zimbabwe.

EU insists Mali acts on barbarism of sharia stoning — 31 July 2012, 19:58 CET

The EU urged Mali's interim government on Tuesday to end "barbarism" in the country's unstable north after the execution by stoning of an unmarried couple by Islamic extremists.

Morocco struggles to withstand eurozone crisis — 25 July 2012, 12:23 CET

After a decade of prosperity, Morocco is suffering the knock-on effects of the debt crisis in Europe, its largest trade partner, cutting growth forecasts as prices rise and social discontent simmers.

Zimbabwe must stop violence for US to lift sanctions: envoy — 24 July 2012, 17:02 CET

The United States' outgoing ambassador to Zimbabwe said Tuesday that Washington would only lift sanctions against President Robert Mugabe and his inner circle if polls are held peacefully.

Zimbabwe PM lauds EU sanctions decision — 24 July 2012, 23:00 CET

Zimbabwe's Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai has welcomed the European Union's decision to lift most sanctions imposed a decade ago once the country has held a "credible" vote on a new constitution.

EU ready to back African stabilisation force in Mali — 23 July 2012, 17:40 CET

The European Union said Monday it was ready to back the deployment of an African stabilisation force under UN mandate in Mali, and threatened sanctions against those threatening democratic change.

Mugabe's party rejects EU conditions on Zimbabwe sanctions — 23 July 2012, 13:17 CET

President Robert Mugabe's party dismissed as "nonsense" the EU decision Monday to link the lifting of most sanctions against Zimbabwe firms and individuals to a peaceful vote on a new constitution.

EU will lift Zimbabwe sanctions as reward for reform — 23 July 2012, 18:23 CET

In a policy U-turn, the European Union promised Monday to lift most of the sanctions slapped against Zimbabwe a decade ago if the country holds a "credible" vote on a new constitution.

EU set to rethink Zimbabwe sanctions -- except for Mugabe — 21 July 2012, 11:11 CET

The European Union looked set Friday to offer to suspend all sanctions against Zimbabwe -- bar a "small core" of people including President Robert Mugabe -- in exchange for further political reforms.

Ashton commends Libya vote — 19 July 2012, 19:32 CET

European Union foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton on Thursday commended Libya's elections as a symbol of the country's "peaceful and dignified" march towards democracy.

Developing nations boycott talks to help gay rights — 01 June 2012, 18:42 CET

The Africa, Caribbean and Pacific group of states boycotted an European Union event Friday because it was due to discuss how to fight discrimination against gay rights.

Malawi's Banda moves to reconcile with donors — 10 April 2012, 18:52 CET

New Malawian President Joyce Banda on Tuesday asked Britain and the United States to resume funding as she moved to heal breaches created by the late president Bingu wa Mutharika.

Abu Hamza: Hook-handed radical preacher faces US extradition — 10 April 2012, 18:52 CET

With his hooked hand and distinctive appearance, radical preacher Abu Hamza is the best-known of the five men who the European Court of Human Rights ruled Tuesday could be extradited to the US.

Britain can extradite radical cleric Abu Hamza to US: court — 10 April 2012, 17:51 CET

Britain can extradite jailed radical Muslim preacher Abu Hamza and four other alleged terrorists to the United States, the European Court of Human Rights ruled Tuesday.

Africa lost great son: AU after Malawi leader dies — 07 April 2012, 21:22 CET

The African Union said Saturday Africa had "lost one of its great sons" after divisive president Bingu wa Mutharika died in office.

EU joins calls for peaceful transition in Malawi — 07 April 2012, 14:02 CET

The European Union on Saturday joined international calls for calm and a peaceful transfer of power in Malawi after the death of president Bingu wa Mutharika.

EU rejects any break-up of Mali — 06 April 2012, 13:42 CET

The European Union on Friday rejected any break-up of Mali and called for talks to resolve the crisis after a Tuareg rebel group proclaimed independence in the north of the country.

Libyan airlines banned from flying to EU — 04 April 2012, 11:46 CET

All Libyan airlines and Venezuelan carrier Conviasa were banned from flying into the European Union on Tuesday due to safety concerns.

Libyan airlines banned from flying to EU — 03 April 2012, 13:37 CET

All Libyan airlines and Venezuelan carrier Conviasa were banned from flying into the 27-nation European Union on Tuesday due to safety concerns.

EU ministers urge return of civilian government in Mali — 23 March 2012, 12:17 CET

European Union foreign ministers called Friday for the return of civilian rule in Mali, where mutinous soldiers have staged a coup.

EU ministers urge return of civilian government in Mali — 23 March 2012, 12:12 CET

European Union foreign ministers called Friday for the return of civilan rule in Mali, where mutinous soldiers have staged a coup.

EU leaders pay tribute to Coptic pope — 18 March 2012, 21:12 CET

European Union leaders on Sunday paid tribute to Egypt's Coptic Pope Shenuda III, spiritual leader of the Middle East's largest Christian minority, stressing his commitment to national unity.

EU Parliament approves disputed Morocco farm trade deal — 16 February 2012, 21:54 CET

The European Parliament on Thursday approved a controversial agricultural and fisheries trade agreement with Morocco that has angered French and Spanish farmers.

UN aid chiefs call for $725 million for drought-hit Sahel — 15 February 2012, 15:52 CET

United Nations and European Union aid chiefs called Wednesday for "urgent" assistance for West Africa's drought-hit Sahel region, saying it needed $725 million (552 million euros) this year.