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EU adds Congo rebel group leaders to sanctions list
European Union member states imposed sanctions on Friday on nine individuals and one entity for human rights violations and abuses in the Democratic Republic of Congo and for their role in sustaining the conflict in the east of the country. The list includes two leaders of the M23 rebel group, a Tutsi-led group that has…
European oil refining struggles amid development of African and Middle East refineries: reports
Refining in the G7 countries is in a depression, blamed on low demand, probably driven by the green agenda, and high competition from African and Middle Eastern refiners. European energy companies such as TotalEnergies, Neste and Repsol are losing profits from their refineries. Underlying profitability at EU refineries fell 37% in the second quarter compared…
EU Civilian Operations Commander arrival to Somalia
On his first visit to EUCAP Somalia in his role as Civilian Operations Commander, Mr. Stefano Tomat commenced a comprehensive duty trip in Somalia. His visit includes key meetings with the Somali and international counterparts, visits to EUCAP Somalia’s Field Offices in Bossaso and Hargeisa and facilities, and observation of the Mission’s engagements throughout the…
Lithuania’s Seimas (highest legislative body) has approved the return of compulsory military service from 2026
Lithuania’s Seimas (highest legislative body) has approved the return of compulsory military service from 2026 According to the law, men aged 18 to 22 will be called up for nine months. 85 deputies voted for the bill, 3 people voted against it, and another 14 abstained.
EU gives Senegal “yellow card” for insufficient cooperation against IUU fishing
Earlier, newly elected Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, known for his promise to build a “re-invented partnership with the EU,” announced an in-depth reform of key sectors of the national economy, including fisheries. On May 27, the EU listed Senegal as a non-cooperating country in the fight against Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) fishing. “Deficiencies…
Hydrogen from Tunisia Could Power Europe
TE H2, a joint venture of France’s TotalEnergies (holding an 80% stake) and Luxembourg’s EREN Groupe (holding 20%), along with Austria’s Verbund AG, are exploring the production of green hydrogen in Tunisia for export to Europe via a pipeline, according to a statement from Total. The project, named H2 Notos, saw a memorandum of understanding…
Brewing Trouble: Ethiopian coffee industry faces impact of new EU regulations
🇪🇹🇪🇺 Regulations from the European Union (EU) that aim to stop deforestation globally will go into effect in 2025, with a focus on palm oil and soy as the two main risks to tropical forests. Soon, coffee importers will have to use satellite data to demonstrate that their supply chains do not contribute to deforestation,…
European visa policies towards African applicants: legacy of colonialism and inequality
🇪🇺🌍 Patterns of exploitation and control established under colonial rule continue to shape diplomatic and economic relations between African and European countries as a backdrop to their visa policies, Dr. Margaret Monyani, senior Migration Researcher at the Institute for Security Studies, told panafrican.email “So there is that feeling that they have these supervisory powers and…
Nigeria’s Dangote oil refinery could accelerate European sector’s decline
🇳🇬 Nigeria’s giant Dangote oil refinery could bring to an end a decades-long gasoline trade from Europe to Africa worth $17 billion a year, heaping pressure on European refineries already at risk of closure from heightened competition, analysts and traders said. The refinery started production in January and cost $20 billion to build. It can…
ExxonMobil’s Interest in exploring Liberia’s offshore blocks
Liberia, located in West Africa, has significant potential for oil production due to its proximity to the oil-rich Gulf of Guinea. The country has been actively exploring its offshore blocks for oil reserves. ▪️ExxonMobil’s interest in Liberia ExxonMobil has expressed interest in exploring and producing oil in Liberia’s offshore blocks. In March 2021, the company…
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