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Experts call for new EU approach to security in Africa

Security experts urge the EU to develop a more ‘people-centred’ approach towards security in Africa.

Al Jazeera

AU-EU summit ends with no breakthrough on vaccines, but there were some positives

The two day summit between leaders of the European Union and the African Union finished in Brussels. There were some results, but critics said they were disappointed with the final outcome.

Radio France Internationale

Belgian PM calls French-led military pullout from Mali 'unfortunate'

After French President Emmanuel Macron announced that France and its European partners are to begin a military withdrawal from Mali after more than nine years fighting a jihadist insurgency, FRANCE 24 speaks to Belgium's prime minister. Alexander De Croo calls the French-led pullout "unfortunate" and insists it is "important to…

France 24

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The Guardian view on Jacob Rees-Mogg: opportunities to do damage

Editorial: The ardent leaver’s deregulatory instinct in his new ministerial job will be to cut safeguards and regulations

The Guardian - UK

EU will be united in ‘strong response’ to any invasion of Ukraine, says Irish PM

Micheal Martin said he will work with his EU colleagues to respond to any threats from Russia, including any cyber security fears.

The Independent UK

EU Parliament chief 'not convinced' by Russian military pullback claim

As Russian military movements close to the Ukrainian border continue to be a major global concern, the President of the European Parliament Roberta Metsola tells FRANCE 24 she is doubtful about Moscow's claims that its troops are moving away from the frontier. The top EU lawmaker reaffirms that "if the…

France 24

Iran Nuclear Deal Could Be Agreed Very Soon, EU Official Says

A senior European Union official said on Friday that a US-Iranian deal to revive Iran's 2015 nuclear agreement was close but success depended on the political will of those involved. "I expect an agreement in the coming week, the coming two weeks or so," the EU official said. "I think…

Asharq Al-Awsat

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Mali calls on France to withdraw soldiers "without delay"

Mali’s ruling junta is demanding the immediate departure of French and European forces, a day after France announced that it will withdraw its troops from the West African country

The Independent UK

Iran nuclear deal could be agreed very soon, EU official says

A senior European Union official said on Friday that a U.S.-Iranian deal to revive Iran's 2015 nuclear agreement was close but success depended on the political will of those involved.

Reuters

Despite border fence, Hungary is route of hope for migrants to the West

Portraying Hungary as a border fortress against illegal migration into Europe is a central theme of Prime Minister Viktor Orban's close-fought campaign for re-election on April 3, but Hungary's borders still appear increasingly porous.

Reuters

France's Macron: Ukraine situation worrying, have heard reports of casualties

French President Emmanuel Macron told reporters at a European Union summit on Friday that the situation in Ukraine remained very worrying, and that he had heard reports coming in of several casualties.

Reuters

Niger becomes France’s partner of last resort after Mali withdrawal

As France and its European allies prepare to leave Mali, Paris plans to increase its military cooperation with Niger in the fight against Islamist insurgents in the Sahel. But it’s a marriage of convenience as coups and rising anti-French sentiments in the region have left Paris with little choice.

France 24

Polish PM says chances of deal on EU COVID cash have 'slightly improved'

Poland has made progress in talks with the European Commission on unblocking COVID-19 recovery funds, its prime minister said on Friday, adding that he believed a deal could be reached.

Reuters

EU mulls new measures against Belarus, withdrew some staff from Kyiv - sources

The European Union is considering new restrictive measures to close loopholes on existing sanctions against Belarus, diplomats said, an issue that is likely to come up at a meeting of EU foreign affairs ministers on Monday.

Reuters

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Live: Follow the EU-AU summit closing announcements from Brussels

Senegalese President Macky Sall, French President Emmanuel Macron, European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President Charles Michel make closing remarks Friday at the end of the two-day European Union-African Union summit in Brussels. Follow the press conference live on FRANCE 24.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Six African Countries to Receive mRNA Vaccine Technology

The first African countries selected to receive the technology necessary to produce mRNA vaccines against COVID-19 are Egypt, Kenya, Nigeria, Senegal, South Africa and Tunisia, a summit meeting of European Union and African Union nations heard on Friday. The six countries have been chosen to build vaccine production factories as…

France 24

EU-AU summit: Ghana's Akufo-Addo calls for 12-month transition in Mali

In a interview with FRANCE 24 at the EU-African Union summit in Brussels, Ghana’s President Nana Akufo-Addo said the French-led troop withdrawal from Mali required "new arrangements" in the regional fight against terrorism. Akufo-Addo, who is also the current chairman of West African bloc ECOWAS, demanded the departure of "foreign…

The Independent UK

Government forced to seek state-by-state US trade ties after Biden rejects post-Brexit deal

Labour asks why Britain ‘at the back of the queue’ for a free trade deal

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Russia sanctions would be tougher than those from 2014, says Polish PM

European nations are preparing sanctions against Russia that will be much harsher than those imposed after the 2014 annexation of Crimea, Poland's prime minister said on Friday.

Al Jazeera

Migrants cope with freezing weather, violence on Hungary border

Violent and illegal pushbacks of asylum seekers by Hungarian authorities are reported on the rise at the Serbian border.

Financial Times

Kaja Kallas: ‘There is a certain naivety towards Russia’

The Estonian prime minister on the Baltic state’s precarious position and why many European nations misread Moscow

Evening Standard

Welcome back: London sees surge in foreign visitor bookings

Hotels in the capital say they are seeing huge interest, particularly from Americans and European travellers

Daily Record

Independent Scotland 'better off staying outside the EU' to avoid hard border with England

Nicola Sturgeon is committed to holding an IndyRef2 by the end of next year but questions remain over key issues like pensions and cross-border trade.

Radio France Internationale

AU/EU summit interview: Africa needs to find its own way, NGO director says

EU and African leaders on Thursday launched a two-day summit aimed at rebooting ties through pledges of major investment in the face of competition from China and Russia. But critics say Africa should be able to deal with other blocs on an equal footing. RFI English's Jan van der Made…

Salon

What's going to happen in Ukraine?

Yes, Russia could invade Ukraine, as Biden keeps saying. But other outcomes are more likely — and far preferable

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