Starting the day at the @warsawforum.bsky.social with great news from Moldova 🇲🇩 which has very very decisively chosen the European path, despite blatant and massive attempts to falsify the elections, destabilize the country and turn it against Europe. 🇲🇩 🤝 🇪🇺

Very pleased to be in Monrovia, Liberia 🇱🇷 Excellent meetings with Minister of Foreign Affairs Sara Nyanti, Justice Minister Oswald Tweh, members of the National Security Council and Senators from the Security Committee. Much common analysis and commitment to working together on regional challenges.

Nigeria is an important actor in the region. Security is a collective concern. www.thisdaylive.com/2025/07/20/c...

In Prague for the Africa Day of the Czech Foreign Ministry. Excellent initiative, good discussion. And who doesn’t like coming to Prague? Thank you to Minister Jan Lipavsky and all his team.

Just wrapped up 2 enriching days in Warsaw with the EU and Like-minded’s Special Envoys for the Sahel. Productive discussions and contributions towards a renewed EU approach to the region. Thank you @polandmfa.bsky.social for hosting! Photos by The Chancellery of the Prime Minister/PAP S.A.

To mark the launch of my Facebook page (facebook.com/share/192Wif9fJd), I have started a video series - “60 Seconds with the EU Special Representative for the Sahel” - to share my work, missions, and ideas for the EU and the Sahel. See the first episode! #AUEU25

Riche et forte interessante échange à Rabat avec le Ministre Nasser Bourita sur les dynamiques et perspectives du Sahel.

Africa and Europe came together today in Brussels at a time of profound transformation in both continents on how to chart our joint future, including on peace and security, prosperity, and mobility.

Warm congratulations to Mark Carney for winning the elections in #Canada. The EU and Canada have a long and close partnership. We are allies and strong trade partners. We share the same values, and attachment to the #UN Charter and the rules-based international order.

Une journée de dialogue à Bruxelles, Le matin avec les États membres de l’UE, l’après-midi avec les ambassadeurs des pays de l’Afrique occidentale. Discussions riches et fructueuses, dans les deux cas.

A day of dialogue in Brussels, in the morning with EU Member States, in the afternoon with the ambassadors of West African countries. In both cases, the discussions were rich and fruitful. #Sahel

Une très bonne visite à Dakar avec d’excellentes discussions avec la Haute Représentante du Président Aminata Touré, le ministre des forces armées, le SG du Ministère Affaires Étrangères, et l’envoyé spécial pour le #Sahel. C’est toujours un plaisir de visiter le Sénégal 🇸🇳🇪🇺

Today, on Easter Monday, a sacred day of reflection in the Christian tradition, the world has lost a peacemaker. We mourn the passing of Pope Francis, head of the Roman Catholic Church and of the Holy See 🇻🇦, one of our Observer States, and a fervent defender of European values.

EUSR @joaocravinho.bsky.social met with Latvia’s President @edgarsrinkevics.bsky.social in Riga 🇱🇻 to exchange views on 🇪🇺 policy for Africa, especially the Sahel. Adapting to complex geopolitical realities requires a new approach, drawing on the diverse history and experiences of the European Union.

Constructive discussions between EUSR @joaocravinho.bsky.social and Foreign Minister @baibabraze.bsky.social in Riga on 🇪🇺 engagement in the Sahel. Perspectives and experiences from the Baltic States are integral to our collective approach.

Avec la Ministre 🇸🇮 Tanja Fajon, Dialogue très riche avec une délégation ministérielle, présidé par le Ministre d'État, Économie et Finances, et avec le Ministre d’Affaires extérieurs. Les enjeux régionaux sont au centre des relations 🇪🇺🇧🇯 - l’avenir du Sahel est déterminant pour l’avenir du Bénin.

Très content d’avoir échangé, à Lomé, avec une délégation ministérielle togolaise, sous la présidence de Madame la Première Ministre. De notre côté, la MAE slovène, Tanja Fajon. Opportunité de témoigner l’intérêt partagé en approfondir les liens 🇪🇺🇹🇬, y compris sur la paix et la stabilité régionales.

Excellente discussion avec le Ministre 🇹🇬 Gilbert Bawara sur la situation sécuritaire et les dynamiques régionales, ainsi que un rencontre très riche avec le Général Dadja Maganawé sur l’approche intégrée du Togo face à l’instabilité.

When the invitation comes from Javier Solana, you don’t hesitate. Lively discussion today in Madrid on prospects for EU engagement in the Sahel. Active dialogue and a clear understanding of mutually recognized interests are the way forward. Thanks to @javiersolana.bsky.social and EsadeGeo!

At 🇪🇺 Cooperation Days, I made the case as to why EU action in fragile, complex, and conflict-affected areas, like the Sahel, is indispensable. Being engaged in the region, identifying shared interests, and focusing also on gender, climate & youth issues should be at the core. #INTPA

Very useful interaction today on the #Sahel in Warsaw with the Africa directors of EU Member States. Thank you to the Polish Presidency @poland25eu.bsky.social for excellent organization.

Excellent visit to The Hague. Good discussions with Defence Minister Ruben Brekelmans, as well as at the Foreign and Development Ministries. I greatly enjoyed my visit to Clingendael, which does first-rate work on the #Sahel. @rubenbrekelmans.bsky.social @clingendael.bsky.social

Très bonne réunion avec le nouveau Ministre d’Etat et des Affaires Étrangères du Tchad, Abdoulaye Sabre Fadoul, à la recherche de la meilleure façon de travailler entre l’Union européenne et le #Tchad.

Discussions fascinantes et très riches avec éminents tchadiens: l’ancien président Goukouni Weddeye, le président du Conseil Constitutionnel Jean-Bernard Padaré, et le principal figure de l’opposition et ancien premier ministre Succès Masra. #Chad #Sahel

Ukraine is Europe! We stand by Ukraine. We will step up our support to Ukraine so that they can continue to fight back the agressor. Today, it became clear that the free world needs a new leader. It’s up to us, Europeans, to take this challenge.

The US is committing a very major strategic mistake, that future historians will mark as a rapid acceleration of American decline. European leaders have understood that they must support #Ukraine in every possible way. This is a moment of truth, a moment for big decisions.

Elon Musk's political meddling in Europe is cratering Tesla's sales. That's putting its revenue at risk from selling credits to other automakers looking to avoid paying penalties for not meeting EU emissions targets. 👉 www.politico.eu/article/tesl...

Fin de journée à Niamey, avec le magnifique fleuve #Niger. Ma première visite em tant que RSUE, mais pás lá dernière. #Sahel

Bonne discussion à Niamey avec le Premier Ministre et le Ministre d’affaires étrangères. Après cette première visite je serai heureux de revenir pour reprendre les discussions. #Sahel #Niger

Merci aux jeunés nigériens qui ont partagé leurs idées sur l’avenir. C’est à eux l’avenir. C’est à nous de les écouter. #Sahel #Niger

Quelques moments de la réunion avec le Premier Ministre

Confident, collected, creative. This is how the EU should approach a difficult world. This is how the EU will succeed. #EUDiplomacy europa.eu/!7mw9gW

Very useful and productive meeting with Commissioner Hadja Lahbib @hadjalahbib.bsky.social Her work and that of DG ECHO are fundamental for the EU’s relations with the #Sahel, a region where 36 million people need humanitarian aid.

A moving image that captures hope, dreams and innovation in the midst of hardship. It was a pleasure to work with you in Haiti and follow your work in various other humanitarian contexts. www.linkedin.com/posts/catian...

Excellent discussions on the #Sahel in Berlin with Development Minister Svenja Schulze and Africa Director Christoph Retzlaff @bmz.de @diplo.de

I warmly welcome Peter Sørensen as my EUSR for Belgrade-Pristina Dialogue. There is important work ahead of us. Full normalisation of relations is only way for Kosovo and Serbia to join the EU. Thank you for your efforts Miroslav Lajčák! Work done serves as basis to reengagement.

A good first visit to Mali as EUSR for the #Sahel. Meeting with Minister Abdoulaye Diop, visits to projects supported by the EU and celebration of the 10th anniversary of EUCAP Sahel. A lot of potential and a lot of work ahead of us.

Une bonne première visite au Mali comme RSUE pour le #Sahel. Réunion avec le Ministre Abdoulaye Diop, visites de projets soutenus par l'Ue et célébration des 10 ans d'Eucap Sahel. Beaucoup de potentiel et beaucoup de travail nous attendent.

Greenlanders have a message for Donald Trump: We’re not interested. 85 percent of the local population are against the idea of becoming part of the United States, according to new polling conducted by research company Verian.

The violence in Kinshasa today is deeply troubling with civilians bearing the brunt of attacks and diplomatic missions targeted. These attacks are unacceptable. The protection of civilians and diplomatic staff should be guaranteed.

Today’s damage to a subsea cable in the Baltic Sea is the latest incident affecting the critical infrastructure of EU Member States. Tomorrow, I will discuss with Foreign Ministers how to better deter and respond to hybrid threats amid Russia's intensified campaign.

Thank you @jmalbares.bsky.social for a very good meeting. I'm looking forward to working closely with Spain in my capacity as EUSR for the Sahel.

The EU remains committed to all our international engagements, to a comprehensive agenda to tackle climate change, inequality and the reform of the global financial institutions. We remain committed to the Sustainable Development Goals, the Pact for the Future and the Paris Agreement.

Bonjour Bamako! #Sahel

Today’s sham election in Belarus was neither free nor fair. The people of Belarus deserve a real say in who governs their country. On this so-called ‘election day’, I’m hosting Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya with EU Foreign Ministers to reaffirm our support for a free and democratic Belarus.

Useful and friendly conversation with Egyptian Ambassador to the EU Ahmed Abu Zeid, on common concerns with respect to the #Sahel. There is more that we can do together, and I look forward working on that.

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