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NEWS
Moldova’s president appeals for more EU support to secure democracy
The Moldovan government is in “a race against time to prevail” in the struggle to continue building democracy, President Maia Sandu said on Tuesday. Sandu disclosed this at a gathering of foreign officials in Chișinău. The Moldovan leader appealed to foreign governments backing his country for more support, stressing that economic progress “is crucial for strengthening support for democracy, and…
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foreign
EU approves $116.9m to boost security in Somalia
The European Union (EU) said it has approved 116.9 million U.S. dollars for stabilisation efforts in Somalia. The funds approved by the Political and Security Committee of the Council of the EU on Tuesday will support the transition process for the Somali National Army (SNA). The EU said that the Council of the EU will support the military component of…
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foreign
EU leaders meet to discuss Israel-Iran tensions, Ukraine war
EU leaders were in Brussels for a two-day summit starting on Wednesday to discuss the European Union’s economic future, the Ukraine war, and major tensions between Israel and Iran. The EU must “unite in urging all parties to exercise the utmost restraint, respect international law, and avoid action that may increase tensions.’’ European Council President Charles Michel said this in…
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foreign
Alleged war crimes: Conference on Ukraine conflict opens in The Hague
Western officials will gather on Tuesday in The Hague to discuss efforts to prosecute alleged Russian war crimes committed by its forces during its full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Ukraine, its allies, and the European Commission want to ensure that suspected war criminals are brought to justice. The question of how Russia can be prosecuted for the crime of aggression would…
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foreign
Iranian military chief meets Hamas leader in Tehran
Iran’s military chief, Mohammed Bagheri, has received the leader of Hamas, Ismail Haniyeh, in Tehran as the Palestinian organisation continues to fight Israel in the Gaza Strip. Almost six months after the start of the war in Gaza, the Iranian general paid tribute to the Islamist organisation’s fight against Israel, local media reported on Friday. Bagheri described the Hamas massacres…
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General News
EU ends 5-year programme with Nigerian CSOs – Official
The European Union (EU) says it will end its five-year Agents for Citizen-Driven Transformation (ACT) programme aimed at enhancing the capacity of civil society organizations (CSOs) in Nigeria on April 14. Mr. Damilare Babalola, the National Programme Manager, ACT, said this on Tuesday at a brief event in Port Harcourt. Babalola said that the conclusion of the programme would automatically…
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foreign
Estonia expels Russian diplomat over alleged court case interference
Estonia has expelled an employee of the Russian embassy in Tallinn from the EU and NATO countries, the Foreign Ministry announced on Tuesday. The expulsion was justified because of actions that the ministry deemed were directed against the independence and sovereignty of Estonia. “The coordinated hybrid attacks by the Russian secret services on the security of the Republic of Estonia…
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EU to propose new sanctions against Russia over Navalny’s death – Report
The European Union (EU) will propose new sanctions against Russia over the death of opposition politician Alexei Navalny, according to a report on Thursday by Bloomberg, which cited a draft of the proposal The bloc will also target 35 individuals and two companies, as the report indicated. The EU proposes to add several Russian judges, government officials, and prison officials…
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EU approves new law banning products made with forced labour
The outline of a new regulation banning products made with forced labour was approved by European Union lawmakers during the early hours of Tuesday. The draft law would require member states to investigate products, whether imported or made in the EU, when there is a risk they were made with forced labour. Should one member state’s investigators conclude that a…
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foreign
European Commission lifts suspension on €50m UNWRA relief
The European Commission released suspended EU funding for the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestinian Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) worth 50 million euros (54 million U.S. dollars). “Innocent Palestinians should not have to pay the price for the crimes of the terrorist group Hamas,” European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said in a statement on Friday.…
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foreign
Expert urges ECOWAS to deploy diplomatic dexterity to make Mali, B/Faso, Niger return
Prof. Amadu Sesay, a don, has called on ECOWAS leaders to adopt vigorous diplomatic tactics to convince Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger to return to the bloc. Sesay, the former Head of the Department of International Relations, Obafemi Awolowo University, OAU, Ile-Ife, advised in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday. The university teacher, who is…
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economy
Nigeria Customs Service, EU partner to monitor export, facilitate trade – CG
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) says it is partnering with the Directorate-General Taxation and Customs Union (DG TAXUD) of the European Union (EU) to facilitate trade, monitor exports, and provide documentation in Nigeria. The Comptroller-General (CG) of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, disclosed this after a meeting with the DG Taxud on Tuesday in Abuja. Adeniyi said that the partnership was apt,…
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foreign
EU reiterates commitment to engaging journalists in capacity building, AI
On Wednesday, the European Union in Nigeria reiterated its commitment to engaging diplomatic journalists in capacity building and artificial intelligence training, amongst others. The Deputy Ambassador of the EU to Nigeria, Mr. Massimo De Luca, reiterated the commitment in Abuja at a breakfast interface with journalists covering the diplomatic beats. According to De Luca, the EU needs the media to…
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education
EU, UNICEF to enroll 1.5m children, youths in Jigawa, Katsina, Kano
The European Union (EU), in collaboration with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), has pledged to enroll and skill 1.5 million children, youths, and adolescents in Jigawa, Katsina, and Kano states. Michael Banda, Senior Education Manager, UNICEF, Kano Field Office, pledged a multi-sectoral key stakeholders meeting on the education and youth empowerment project on Wednesday in Kano. He said that…
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Africa
EU’s ‘Organic Journey’ Sparks Dubai’s Culinary Passion and Immersive Experiences
Dubai, United Arab Emirates — A captivating array of promotional events unfolded across 10 strategic sales locations in Dubai, spanning from December 7 to December 12, 2023. These events marked a significant stride in the implementation of the EU-financed campaign, aptly named the “Organic Journey.” Within the ambit of these engaging activities, consumers were not only treated to an immersive…
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Entertainment
Nollywood Unveils “Deafening Silence” Trailer Tackling Gender-Based Violence
Abuja, December 10, 2023: The city of Abuja bore witness to a momentous event as leading lights of Nollywood gathered at the United Nations Headquarters to unveil the trailblazing trailer of the soon-to-be-released Gender-Based Violence (GBV) film, “Deafening Silence.” The film, directed by Biodun Stephen, is a collaborative effort between the EU-UN SPORTLIGHT Initiative, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP),…
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Technology
Publishers Sue Meta Over Alleged Data Protection Violations
Madrid, December 5, 2023: A consortium of Spanish news publishers, operating under the banner of Asociacion de Medios de Informacion, has filed a lawsuit against tech giant Meta, accusing the company of violating data protection rules set by the European Union in 2018. The legal action, initiated on Monday, represents more than 80 Spanish media outlets, including prominent platforms such…
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