Blog entry | January 26, 2012 - 10:35am
Consider this question about Zimbabwe. Roughly one-tenth of the $330 million debt it “owes” the UK relates to the supply of British-made Land Rovers to the Zimbabwean police. Rates of infection for HIV in Zimbabwe have begun to decline in recent years due to a scale-up in antiretroviral treatment, according the latest United Nations World AIDS Day report. Should patients now forgo life-saving medical care so that bills can be paid back to the former colonial overlord?
Consider this question about Zimbabwe. Roughly one-tenth of the $330 million debt it “owes” the UK relates to the supply of British-made Land Rovers to the Zimbabwean police. Rates of infection for HIV in Zimbabwe have begun to decline in recent years due to a scale-up in antiretroviral treatment, according the latest United Nations World AIDS Day report. Should patients now forgo life-saving medical care so that bills can be paid back to the former colonial overlord?
Blog entry | January 25, 2012 - 10:17pm
ISLAMABAD – Can Muslim governments free themselves from their countries’ powerful militaries and establish civilian control comparable to that found in liberal democracies? This question is now paramount in countries as disparate as Egypt, Pakistan, and Turkey.
ISLAMABAD – Can Muslim governments free themselves from their countries’ powerful militaries and establish civilian control comparable to that found in liberal democracies? This question is now paramount in countries as disparate as Egypt, Pakistan, and Turkey.
Article | January 24, 2012 - 3:09pm
The EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Catherine Ashton has welcomed the constitutive session of the Egyptian parliament.
The EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Catherine Ashton welcomed the constitutive session of the Egyptian parliament.
Blog entry | January 24, 2012 - 10:19am
NEWPORT BEACH – A year ago, Egyptians of all ages and religions took to the streets and, in just 18 days of relatively peaceful protests, removed a regime that had ruled over them with an iron fist for 30 years. Empowered by an impressive yet leaderless movement – largely of young people – the country’s citizens overcame decades of fear to reclaim a voice in their future.
NEWPORT BEACH – A year ago, Egyptians of all ages and religions took to the streets and, in just 18 days of relatively peaceful protests, removed a regime that had ruled over them with an iron fist for 30 years. Empowered by an impressive yet leaderless movement – largely of young people – the country’s citizens overcame decades of fear to reclaim a voice in their future.
Blog entry | January 23, 2012 - 11:45am
LONDON - George Osborne's efforts two weeks ago to try and establish London as the Western centre for the trading of the Chinese currency should be congratulated however, some of the headlines seemed to get a little enthusiastic over something which is going to be a far slower burn than a Chinese firework.
LONDON - George Osborne's efforts two weeks ago to try and establish London as the Western centre for the trading of the Chinese currency should be congratulated however, some of the headlines seemed to get a little enthusiastic over something which is going to be a far slower burn than a Chinese firework.
Article | January 21, 2012 - 10:59pm
On 18 January 2012, the Swiss Federal Council approved the Dispatch to Parliament on the deployment of the Swiss Armed Forces to protect the Swiss Embassy in Tripoli. A detachment has been deployed for a period of six months, taking over this task from a private security company.
On 18 January 2012, the Swiss Federal Council approved the Dispatch to Parliament on the deployment of the Swiss Armed Forces to protect the Swiss Embassy in Tripoli. A detachment has been deployed for a period of six months, taking over this task from a private security company.
Article | January 21, 2012 - 10:44pm
A delegation of Turkish investors headed by the ASB Group Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Sitki Ayan recently paid a visit to Uganda, Zaman reported.
A delegation of Turkish investors headed by the ASB Group Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Sitki Ayan recently paid a visit to Uganda, Zaman reported.
Blog entry | January 20, 2012 - 11:23am
Winning the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) 2012 is something millions of people across Africa are dreaming of right now as the continent’s most prestigious football tournament gets under way in Gabon and Equatorial Guinea.
Winning the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) 2012 is something millions of people across Africa are dreaming of right now as the continent’s most prestigious football tournament gets under way in Gabon and Equatorial Guinea.
As nations join together in solidarity, spurring on their teams they should not forget that they are already winners…against AIDS.
Article | January 20, 2012 - 12:27pm
Enlargement and European Neighbourhood Policy Commissioner Štefan Füle welcomed the progress made in Morocco during his visit to Rabat. He pledged the Commission's firm support for reform efforts and conveyed expectations that these efforts will continued
Enlargement and European Neighbourhood Policy Commissioner Štefan Füle welcomed the progress made in Morocco during his visit to Rabat. He pledged the Commission's firm support for reform efforts and conveyed expectations that these efforts will continued.
Article | January 19, 2012 - 11:16am
On 19 November, the European Commission decided to double its humanitarian aid to the African Sahel region severely hit by food crisis to €95 million.
On 19 November, the European Commission decided to double its humanitarian aid to the African Sahel region severely hit by food crisis to €95 million.
Article | January 18, 2012 - 2:49pm
Enlargement and European Neighbourhood Policy Commissioner Štefan Füle will visit Morocco on 18 and 19 January in the first high-level visit of an EU official to the country after the November elections and the appointment of the new government headed by Abdelilah Benkirane.
Enlargement and European Neighbourhood Policy Commissioner Štefan Füle will visit Morocco on 18 and 19 January in the first high-level visit of an EU official to the country after the November elections and the appointment of the new government headed by Abdelilah Benkirane.
Article | January 17, 2012 - 12:31pm
The Centre for European Studies (CES), the official think tank of the European People's Party, launched an interactive, online public opinion survey titled ‘Springeneration’. The aim of the project is to create a platform for a dialogue leading to a a new Arab-Europe partnership.
The Centre for European Studies (CES), the official think tank of the European People's Party, launched an interactive, online public opinion survey titled ‘Springeneration’. The aim of the project is to create a platform for a dialogue leading to a a new Arab-Europe partnership.
Article | January 17, 2012 - 2:04pm
Humanitarian Aid Commissioner Kristalina Georgieva arrived in Niger on 17 January for a four-day visit to the Sahel region answering calls for assistance amid a looming food shortage crisis in this Africa's region.
Humanitarian Aid Commissioner Kristalina Georgieva arrived in Niger on 17 January for a four-day visit to the Sahel region answering calls for assistance amid a looming food shortage crisis in this Africa's region.
Blog entry | January 16, 2012 - 10:47pm
NEW DELHI – As Asia’s rising powers seek to sustain growth and ensure stability, energy security has moved to the forefront of Asian geopolitics.
NEW DELHI – As Asia’s rising powers seek to sustain growth and ensure stability, energy security has moved to the forefront of Asian geopolitics.
Article | January 15, 2012 - 5:47pm
Belgium Satellite Services s.a. (BSS), a leading player in teleport services and satellite communications, and Intersat Africa Limited, one of the major satellite communications providers in Africa, on 10 January announced the signing of a partnership agreement to expand their operations and service delivery in the Middle East and African markets.
Belgium Satellite Services s.a. (BSS), a leading player in teleport services and satellite communications, and Intersat Africa Limited, one of the major satellite communications providers in Africa, on 10 January announced the signing of a partnership agreement to expand their operations and service delivery in the Middle East and African markets.
Article | January 11, 2012 - 1:12pm
The Thirteenth Annual Report on Exports Control of Military Technology and Equipment, covering 2010, raised questions about the reliability of the data provided on the arms export control and on the EU's commitment to make it effective.
The Thirteenth Annual Report on Exports Control of Military Technology and Equipment, covering 2010, raised questions about the reliability of the data provided on the arms export control and on the EU's commitment to make it effective.
Article | January 10, 2012 - 12:47pm
The European Confederation of Relief and Development NGOs, CONCORD, has argued in its latest report that the EU's European External Action Service (EEAS) is neglecting anti-poverty objectives within its new foreign policy.
The European Confederation of Relief and Development NGOs, CONCORD, has argued in its latest report that the EU's European External Action Service (EEAS) is neglecting anti-poverty objectives within its new foreign policy.
The report, published on 10 January, came amid criticism from 12 member states on the EEAS’s first-year performance.
Article | January 10, 2012 - 10:13am
NATO warships have rescued nine Pakistani, 20 Indian and five Iranian crew members of Iranian and Indian vessels held by Somali pirates off the Horn of Africa.
NATO warships have rescued nine Pakistani, 20 Indian and five Iranian crew members of Iranian and Indian vessels held by Somali pirates off the Horn of Africa.
On 7 January, a Danish warship freed nine Pakistanis and five Iranians off the Somali coast after intercepting an Iranian dhow used by pirates as a mothership from which to launch attacks.
Article | January 9, 2012 - 4:14pm
The NGO Monitor released an analysis of the Human Rights Watch (HRW) work in 2011, revealing some rather alarming statistics and producing some serious accusations. Monitor focussed on HRW's reporting on Middle East and North Africa (MENA), with a special emphasis on the Arab-Israeli conflict and the role of the HRW in Libya.
The NGO Monitor released an analysis of the Human Rights Watch (HRW) work in 2011, revealing some rather alarming statistics and producing some serious accusations. Monitor focussed on HRW's reporting on Middle East and North Africa (MENA), with a special emphasis on the Arab-Israeli conflict and the role of the HRW in Libya.
Article | January 8, 2012 - 6:19pm
From 2012, Royal Netherlands Marechaussee personnel as well as police officers will provide training and coaching to the South Sudanese police.
From 2012, Royal Netherlands Marechaussee personnel as well as police officers will provide training and coaching to the South Sudanese police.
Blog entry | January 4, 2012 - 3:44pm
CAIRO– “We want democracy, but one constrained by God’s laws. Ruling without God’s laws is infidelity,” Yasser Burhami, the second leading figure in the Salafi Call Society (SCS) and its most charismatic leader, recently said.
CAIRO– “We want democracy, but one constrained by God’s laws. Ruling without God’s laws is infidelity,” Yasser Burhami, the second leading figure in the Salafi Call Society (SCS) and its most charismatic leader, recently said.
The unexpected rise of the Salafis in Egypt’s parliamentary election has fueled concern that the most populous Sunni Arab country could be on its way to becoming a fundamentalist theocracy akin to Shia Iran.
Article | January 4, 2012 - 10:51am
Thirteen Eritrean hostages who are being held in northern Sinai, close to the Israeli border, have issued an appeal, publicised by Italian NGO EveryOne Group, for international intervention after being informed that they would be sold to organ traffickers if a substantial ransom is not paid for them.
Thirteen Eritrean hostages who are being held in northern Sinai, close to the Israeli border, have issued an appeal, publicised by Italian NGO EveryOne Group, for international intervention after being informed that they would be sold to organ traffickers if a substantial ransom is not paid for them.
Article | December 29, 2011 - 10:46am
EU External Action chief, Cathy Ashton swiftly condemned a post Christmas coup attempt in the small West African nation of Guinea Bissau. Rear Admiral Bubo Na Tchuto, the head of the general staff of the Navy and several other leading officials are under arrest after clashes in Bissau, the capital.
Article | December 22, 2011 - 2:27pm
The European Commission, approved a new regional project to promote political and democratic reform in the Southern Neighbourhood countries as part of the strategic partnership between the EU and the Council of Europe (CoE).
Article | December 21, 2011 - 3:11pm
Italian Lega Nord MEP Oreste Rossi talks exclusively to New Europe about his experiences at the Durban COP17 and CMP7 Climate Change Conference - he's not happy.
New Europe: How did you enjoy your time in Durban?
Oreste Rossi: At first it was an important experience, because you could meet many delegations that you would hardly ever meet in other . We met, for example, the Chinese parliamentary delegation, the Pan African delegation as well as the French and European agencies' delegates; it was extremely interesting.
