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EU and Africa launch regional maritime security plan to tackle piracy and trafficking
Mary Wambui  |  Dec 02, 2025

The EU, African states and UN agencies are meeting in Nairobi to design a joint maritime security plan for the Red Sea and Western Indian Ocean, targe...

Cameroon opposition activist Anicet Ekane dies in custody; party demands accountability
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Dec 01, 2025

Cameroon opposition leader Anicet Ekane died in custody in Yaoundé after his October arrest. Government, his party and the EU differ on his treatment...

Tanzania dispatches envoy to Brussels to avert Sh23.3 billion EU aid freeze
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Nov 29, 2025

Tanzania's government is lobbying the EU to reverse a proposed aid freeze following unrest linked to the recent elections. Diplomatic efforts are unde...

Tanzania challenges EU debate on Tundu Lissu and post-election crisis
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 26, 2025

The government said the issue, which touches on its internal affairs and reputation, was being advanced without allowing Tanzania to respond or correc...

Luanda Summit: Europe reinforces ties with Africa as competition intensifies
Mwangi Maina  |  Nov 26, 2025

Africa remains Europe's fourth-largest trading partner, and EU officials were keen to highlight the depth of commercial ties.

EU plans increased funding to support Somalia’s security transition
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Nov 18, 2025

The EU’s ambassador to Somalia, Francesca Mouro, said that the bloc is preparing for a conference that will focus on accelerating these plans.

Kenya, EU ink Sh4.8 billion deal on environment and climate protection
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 15, 2025

One of the agreements under the new deal involves Sh600 million for developing a robust measurement, reporting, and verification (MRV) system for Keny...

EU, Indian navies take over ship used by pirates off Somalia to seize tanker
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Nov 12, 2025

According to the EU Naval Force, by the time the naval teams boarded the dhow, the pirates had abandoned it, leaving the original crew onboard.

EU deploys warship to track suspected pirate mothership off Somalia
Amina Wako  |  Nov 06, 2025

The deployment follows an attack early Monday on the Stolt Sagaland, a chemical tanker operated by Stolt Nielsen, near Mogadishu.

EU countries urge resumption of dialogue between Ethiopian government, TPLF
Addis Standard  |  Nov 04, 2025

The call comes amid growing concern over the faltering implementation of the 2022 Pretoria Agreement and renewed accusations between the two parties.

European Union slams Tanzania elections, citing fear, censorship and violence
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Oct 30, 2025

EU officials say the polls were neither free nor fair, pointing to opposition arrests, voter intimidation and blocked observers.

Why countries struggle to ditch fossil fuels despite rising costs, decades of climate deals
The Conversation  |  Oct 26, 2025

Thirty years into global climate talks, the disconnect between promises and practices has never been so clear. The world is not on track to meet the P...

58 ex-EU ambassadors accuse Israel of genocide in Gaza, warn bloc risks complicity in war crimes
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Aug 05, 2025

While reaffirming their condemnation of Hamas' October 7, 2023, attack on Israel, the ambassadors said the scale and persistence of Israel's response...

France urges EU to pressure Israel on two-state solution after pledging to recognise Palestine
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Jul 29, 2025

Speaking at a United Nations meeting on Monday aimed at addressing the conflict, French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot urged the EU to take decisiv...

Gaza war: Global coalition demands unconditional ceasefire, condemns civilian killings
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Jul 21, 2025

The statement comes in the wake of renewed Israeli military operations in Gaza, with intensified air and ground assaults reported in Deir al-Balah, a...

Sudan slams EU sanctions on military commanders and companies as unfair, legally baseless
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Jul 20, 2025

This comes after the EU Council announced sanctions on Friday targeting Sudanese Armed Forces commander Abu Aqla Mohamed Kaikal and field commander Hu...

Israel 'in breach' of EU's human rights obligations, foreign policy arm says
DW News  |  Jun 20, 2025

EU member nations will need to decide how to respond to the analysis. Their options range from suspending the current agreement to imposing economic s...

Spain assumes command of EU anti-piracy mission off Somali coast
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Jun 15, 2025

Over the years, Operation Atalanta has played a significant role in improving maritime safety in the region.

EU bans Tanzanian-certified aircraft from its airspace over safety concerns
Mary Wambui  |  Jun 05, 2025

The affected airlines are subject to an operating ban or operational restrictions within the European Union and can no longer operate in the EU.

UK and EU pledge over $700 million in aid as Sudan marks two years of civil war
DW News  |  Apr 16, 2025

Senior diplomats and aid officials from the UK, Germany, France, the European Union and the African Union gathered at the one-day conference hosted in...

Ministry moves to avert disruption of flower exports to European Union
Mary Wambui  |  Mar 25, 2025

He stated that the Ministry has declared zero tolerance for False Codling Moth (FCM) and is committed to ensuring 100 per cent compliance with EU regu...

Rwanda calls on EU to stand firm against DR Congo’s ‘distraction tactics'
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 28, 2025

Rwanda also pointed out the EU's internal politics, which it believes influence foreign policy decisions and undermine efforts to address the crisis.

Why little progress in Kenya's preparedness for 2027 polls worries observer missions
Barack Oduor  |  Feb 22, 2025

Also in limbo due to the budget cuts are voter education, delimitation of boundaries, medical insurance of IEBC staff, construction of offices and fue...

Somalia steps up efforts to repatriate migrants from Libya
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Dec 18, 2024

The Wednesday repatriation flight was the third conducted within the last two months under the Migrant Protection, Return, and Reintegration Programme...

EU imposes sanctions against three Haitian gang leaders
Mary Wambui  |  Dec 17, 2024

The measures include an asset freeze, a travel ban to the EU, and a ban on EU entities providing financial support.

EU extends mandates for security operations in Somalia
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Dec 16, 2024

The decision follows a strategic review of the EU's engagement in Somalia and the Horn of Africa, aiming to address evolving security challenges and e...

Air Tanzania banned from flying in European Union airspace over safety concerns
Mwangi Maina  |  Dec 16, 2024

The decision was made following serious safety concerns identified by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency.

EU election observers flag irregularities in Mozambique polls as tensions rise
Amina Wako  |  Oct 22, 2024

According to the mission, EU observers were denied access to crucial vote tabulation processes in several districts and provinces as well as at the na...

Moyale border post gets Sh207 million equipment boost from EU
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 09, 2024

PS K'ombudo on Tuesday highlighted the importance of the donated equipment in securing and simplifying cross-border trade.

EU council gives Sh2.7 billion in first assistance measure for KDF
Amina Wako  |  Jun 24, 2024

This measure aims to protect Kenya's territorial integrity, sovereignty, and civilian population from both internal and external threats, particularly...

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