European Union Stories

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...

Ethiopia inches close to breaking coffee export record with $1.2bn earning in 11 months
Alfred Onyango  |  Jun 11, 2024

However, the future of Ethiopian coffee exports faces uncertainty due to the European Union's upcoming Deforestation-Free Regulation (EUDR), a protect...

EU grants Kenya duty-free and quota-free market access for all exports
John Mbati  |  May 30, 2024

EU countries had already signed the deal in June of the same year despite the challenges posed by EAC nations.

17 crew members rescued as EU naval forces thwart pirate attack off Somalia
Yunis Dekow  |  May 24, 2024

One crew member was said to have incurred some injuries but he was in stable condition and had received medical attention after being rescued. 

Kenya picked second country to assist EU in prosecuting maritime suspects
Christopher Ghele  |  May 23, 2024

The EU raised concern over increasing cases of maritime insecurities in Somalia and at the Suez Canal by Yemen's Houthis.

Ethiopia criticises EU visa suspension for its nationals
Foreign Reporter  |  May 01, 2024

While the council has indicated that these suspensions are temporary, no specific end date has been provided.

EU approves $116.9 million in funding to boost security in Somalia
Hassan Mohamed  |  Apr 18, 2024

The EU is the largest direct contributor to the AU peacekeeping mission to Somalia with nearly a whopping EUR 2.87 billion (Sh407 billion) funding sin...

EU Ambassador to Madagascar expelled for criticising castration law
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 07, 2024

The law, approved by the Malagasy parliament in early February, sanctions both chemical and surgical castration for individuals convicted of sexually...

Global outrage over aid delivery deaths in Gaza
Barack Oduor  |  Mar 02, 2024

At least 115 people were killed and more than 750 wounded in the attack, which occurred at the Nabulsi roundabout in Gaza City on Thursday.

26 EU nations warn Israel over 'catastrophic' Rafah offensive
Amina Wako  |  Feb 20, 2024

The 26 states expressed "the need for a sustainable ceasefire" as well as the release of hostages and the provision of humanitarian assistance.

EU warns TikTok over 'illegal content and disinformation'
AFP  |  Oct 13, 2023

Violations of the DSA can be met with mandatory remedial measures to halt such content, or fines that could go up to six per cent of a company's globa...

EU signs 650m euro deal with Ethiopia in step to normalise ties
Dennis Tarus  |  Oct 05, 2023

The EU and Ethiopia inked a €650m development deal aimed at improving ties following the end of a bloody two-year war in the Tigray region.

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