EU-Africa

EU Global Gateway initiative, neo-colonial and pro-business according to NGOs

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NGOs have criticised the EU's Global Gateway initiative, calling it a 'neo-colonial' tool that mainly benefits Europe's strategic interests.

Development 15-12-2015

As global trade talks open, African leaders seek fair terms

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The World Trade Organization must do more to support large-scale agriculture in Africa and develop a new, global approach to domestic farm subsidies, African leaders said on Monday (14 December).

Climate change 11-12-2015

The good and bad surprises of the INDCs

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The Paris climate negotiations hinge on the voluntary national contributions; the climate promises that states, in theory, were supposed to publish in early spring. Our partner Journal de l'Environnement reports

Development 10-12-2015

How the emerging economies are stealing the show at COP21

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China, India, Brazil and South Africa are raising big questions over climate finance at COP21, a strategy that allows them to monopolise the limelight at other countries’ expense. EURACTIV France reports

Justice 09-12-2015

US passes bill to keep away ‘foreign fighters’

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The US House of Representatives voted overwhelmingly yesterday (8 December) to tighten restrictions on travel to the United States by citizens of 38 nations who are allowed to enter the country without obtaining a visa.

Development 09-12-2015

Climate protection plans lack financial direction

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Germany wants to launch more investment projects in developing countries in order to support the fight against climate change.  But where the money will come from is still not clear. EURACTIV's partner Tagesspiegel reports.

Development 08-12-2015

EU in last ditch bid to avoid Burundi turmoil

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The European Union will host Tuesday (8 December) a high-level, last-ditch meeting of Burundian leaders, the UN, the African Union and others, in a attempt to halt the slide into violence which many fear may descend into civil war.

Global Europe 04-12-2015

Rwandan bid for Kagame third term undermines democracy, says Mogherini

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Rwanda's push to change the constitution and allow President Paul Kagame to serve a third term in power undermines democratic principles, EU foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini has warned.

Development 04-12-2015

New TB drug for children finally developed

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Tuberculosis was discovered late in the 19th century, with antibiotics introduced for its treatment halfway through the 20th. Now, treatment specifically for children is set to be rolled out. EURACTIV's partner El País - Planeta Futuro reports.

Development 03-12-2015

France targets African renewables projects for climate finance

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African countries are among the world's smallest emitters of CO2, but are on the front line of climate change. France has pledged additional funding for climate adaptation, amid accusations of recycling old money. EURACTIV France reports

Justice 03-12-2015

Barnier: The EU is at risk of disintegration

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Michel Barnier, former Commissioner for Internal Market and Services, now Special Counsellor for Defence Policy to Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker, said on Wednesday (1 December) that he saw a serious risk of the EU disintegrating.

Development 02-12-2015

Tropical countries demand financial incentives to save their forests

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Developing countries will commit to protecting their forests in return for financial compensation from the big polluters. But deforestation will not appear in a binding Paris agreement. EURACTIV France reports

Cities & regions 02-12-2015

Climate change: German and South African cities to tackle threat together

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SPECIAL REPORT / In the fight against climate change, local communities are of crucial importance. The cities of Bremen and Durban have teamed up to share expertise and technical know-how in a project that is beneficial for all involved. EURACTIV Germany reports.

Cities & regions 01-12-2015

Paris teams up with Johannesburg to draft climate strategy

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SPECIAL REPORT / South Africa’s economic capital wants to develop an ambitious climate strategy, following in the footsteps of Paris, the first French city to adopt a similar strategy in 2007. EURACTIV France reports

Development 24-11-2015

Nigerien migrants long for pre-war Libya

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The Libyan crisis has not only forced Nigeriens to flee across the Mediterranean. Many have returned to their homeland, where they lament the passing of the Gaddafi era. EURACTIV's partner El País - Planeta Futuro reports. 

Development 20-11-2015

Health experts to take fight to TB

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A new strategy to fight and eventually eradicate tuberculosis is expensive - but it may be the only way to tackle a disease that is becoming resistant to medication and killing the world's poorest. EURACTIV's partner El País - Planeta Futuro reports.

Development 20-11-2015

Ex-President of Mauritania: There is no development without security

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Ely Ould Mohamed Vall, former President of Mauritania, told a Brussels audience that the first prerequisites for the development of Africa are the fight against terrorism and corruption.

Development 17-11-2015

Development financing schemes a success, find EU auditors

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A range of EU-financing schemes worth more than €5 billion to help Africa, the Caribbean and Pacific states have largely been a success, the Court of Auditors found Tuesday (17 November).

Global Europe 13-11-2015

EU evacuates families and non-essential staff from Burundi

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The European Union is to evacuate the families of staff members as well as some non-essential employees from Burundi after a wave of political violence in the central African nation, officials said Friday (13 November).

Global Europe 12-11-2015

EU calls for urgent Burundi talks after mass killings

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EU foreign affairs chief Federica Mogherini has called on Burundi’s government and opposition to meet outside the strife-torn country in a bid to stop a succession of killings and massive displacement.

Development 12-11-2015

EU’s migration cash for Africa falls short

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The European Union’s efforts to stem the flow of refugees from Africa was undermined today (12 November) by member states who failed to match EU money for a €1.8 billion trust fund to the tune of €1.72 billion, raising just €78 million.

Development 12-11-2015

EU seeks deal with Africa to stem migrant flows

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EU leaders hope Thursday (12 November) to clinch an aid-for-cooperation deal with their African partners to tackle an unprecedented migration crisis and rebuff fears a "fortress" Europe is emerging.

Development 04-11-2015

The plan to electrify Africa takes shape

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Africa could be fully electrified in as little as ten years, according to the President of the Pan-African Parliament. But the project needs a further $50 billion of funding. EURACTIV France reports

Development 02-11-2015

Ethiopia resilience efforts help mitigate worst drought in decades

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Ethiopia is facing its worst drought in decades, as a result of weather conditions known as El Niño, which are set to worsen. But the government is working hard to build resilience and to mitigate the crisis.