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Africa and the EU

Europe and Africa have close historical, cultural and geographical ties. EU-Africa relations are based on the 2000 Cotonou Agreement with African, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) countries, which grew out of the 1975 Lomé Convention.

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EU working with ATPU on counter-terrorism prevention

Under the EU Regional Law Enforcement project for Horn of Africa and Yemen, the EU organised a workshop for senior officers from the Anti-Terrorism Police Unit

Monday, 16 September, 2019 - 08:27
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Agriculture and Food Safety

European Union Funds Initiatives towards Improving the Livelihoods of Cash Crop Farmers in Sierra Leone through Fair Prices, Better Quality and More Jobs

The Boosting Agriculture and Food Security Project, a flagship project of the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry funded by the European Union, has an objective that aims to carry on providing support to cashew, cocoa and coffee (CCC) sectors especially in the field of certification, traceability, and tr

Friday, 13 September, 2019 - 14:24
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Agriculture and Food Safety

European Union Funds Projects to Improve Livestock and Crops Diversification in Sierra Leone

Four new agricultural development projects are on schedule to begin implementation in eleven districts in Sierra Leone, including Western Rural. The projects, led by three international Non-Governmental Organisations including Solidaridad Network West Africa, Stichting BRAC and Oxfam GB, will continue providing support to cashew, cocoa and coffee (CCC) sectors especially in the field of certification, traceability, and trade; and promote the inclusive diversification of crops and livestock. The €9m projects will run for a maximum duration of four years.

Wednesday, 11 September, 2019 - 16:01
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erasmus, ethiopia

60 Ethiopian students awarded EU Erasmus Mundus Masters scholarship

"This scholarship is a life defining moment for me. I have no words to express my happiness on winning the Erasmus+ scholarship. My dream has come true!" said a delighted Bethlehem Solomon, one of the Ethiopian students, when she was granted with this opportunity.

Tuesday, 10 September, 2019 - 15:44
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South Sudan EU Funded TVET Curriculum launch

EU-Funded Vocational Training Curriculum launched in South Sudan

The Ministry of General Education and Instruction and the European Union (EU) launched on Thursday, 5th September 2019 the first ever Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Curriculum in South Sudan. This new curriculum is part of a programme, popularly known as EMPOWER Project which aims at providing skills based education to aid youth productivity and provide employment, as well as strengthening civil society.

Tuesday, 10 September, 2019 - 12:14
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