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Tigray rebels begin handing in heavy weapons to Ethiopian army

Rebels in the Tigray region have begun handing in their heavy weapons, a key part of an agreement signed in November last year to end a grueling conflict in northern Ethiopia, a spokesman for the rebel authorities said. The disarmament is a key part of the peace deal signed two months ago between the government […]

EU Wants to Address African Migrants Issues with €467 Mln Assistance

The European Union has earmarked €467 million funding to assist vulnerable migrants and refugees and address root causes of irregular migration. The new support measures in the Sahel/ Lake Chad region and the Horn of Africa will foster stability, jobs and growth, especially for young people and vulnerable groups. They complement ongoing bilateral and multilateral […]

EU Agrees to Open Talks with Morocco on New Fisheries Deal

The Council of European Union has approved the opening of negotiations with Morocco on a new fisheries partnership agreement. The current, 4-year accord sealed with the North African Kingdom, will expire on 14 July 2018. An independent European evaluation study underlines the positive impact of the current protocol in terms of sustainable fishing and its […]