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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 CBRN CoE Initiative - Sierra Leone implements first phase of INSTASUR project for safer and more secure transport of dangerous goods

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Thursday, 19 September, 2019 - 14:25
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South Sudan launches new school textbooks with EU support

South Sudan launches new nation-wide school textbooks with EU support

The Ministry of General Education and Instruction on the 16th September 2019 launched new school textbooks to harmonise teaching and learning in South Sudan. The initiative is part of the Global Partnership for Education, which is financed by the European Union and other donors.

 

Tuesday, 17 September, 2019 - 11:51
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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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