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EU-Africa
As global trade talks open, African leaders seek fair terms
Est. 3minThe 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).
The good and bad surprises of the INDCs
Est. 6minThe 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.
How the emerging economies are stealing the show at COP21
Est. 6minChina, 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.
US passes bill to keep away ‘foreign fighters’
Est. 3minThe 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.
Climate protection plans lack financial direction
Est. 6minGermany 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.
EU in last ditch bid to avoid Burundi turmoil
Est. 4minThe 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.
Rwandan bid for Kagame third term undermines democracy, says Mogherini
Est. 3minRwanda'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.
New TB drug for children finally developed
Est. 4minTuberculosis 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.
France targets African renewables projects for climate finance
Est. 5minAfrican 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.
Barnier: The EU is at risk of disintegration
Est. 7minMichel 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.
Tropical countries demand financial incentives to save their forests
Est. 5minDeveloping 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.
Climate change: German and South African cities to tackle threat together
Est. 6minSPECIAL 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.
Paris teams up with Johannesburg to draft climate strategy
Est. 4minSPECIAL 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.
Nigerien migrants long for pre-war Libya
Est. 7minThe 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.
Health experts to take fight to TB
Est. 4minA 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.
Ex-President of Mauritania: There is no development without security
Est. 7minEly 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 financing schemes a success, find EU auditors
Est. 3minA 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).
EU evacuates families and non-essential staff from Burundi
Est. 4minThe 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).
EU calls for urgent Burundi talks after mass killings
Est. 3minEU 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.
EU’s migration cash for Africa falls short
Est. 6minThe 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.
EU seeks deal with Africa to stem migrant flows
Est. 6minEU 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.
The plan to electrify Africa takes shape
Est. 5minAfrica 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.
Ethiopia resilience efforts help mitigate worst drought in decades
Est. 3minEthiopia 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.
Poverty-stricken Chad shows Europe how to host refugees
Est. 7minThe influx of refugees into Europe is put into perspective by Chad, a nation of 13 million that is playing host to 645,000 displaced persons. EURACTIV's partner El País - Planeta Futuro reports.