David Korpela

Thinking through challenges of fragility, conflict and violence. Solutions needed.

[David Korpela @DavidKorpela]

EUSRs for Africa convene in Paris. #bluesky https://t.co/gE7NQSauDD

[Hadja Lahbib @hadjalahbib]

My sincere condolences to the families of the 3 World Food Program staff killed in Sudan.

As people in Sudan face an unprecedented hunger crisis, @WFP must be able to do their vital & lifesaving work.

The EU stands firmly with you in your mission to combat hunger worldwide.

[Annette Weber @EUSR_Weber]

Delighted to be back in Copenhagen for a working visit ahead of Denmark‘s🇩🇰 non-permanent tenure at UN Security Council and EU🇪🇺 Presidency. Grateful to Minister @larsloekke, State Secretary @lottemachon and @DanishMFA for the substantive discussions on the Horn of Africa.

[Annette Weber @EUSR_Weber]

Travelled to Ankara🇹🇷 to coordinate efforts in the Horn of Africa and the Red Sea. Substantive exchanges with @burhanduran, @UlgenElif and @timursoylemez at @MFATurkiye, @Tika_Turkiye and others. Grateful to @EUDelegationTur for their warm welcome.

[Annette Weber @EUSR_Weber]

Delighted to exchange with Somali PM @HamzaAbdiBarre at #UNGA79, discussing development in Somalia as well as regional dynamics. Also yesterday, 🇪🇺AU🇺🇳🇸🇴 with 🇺🇸🇬🇧 coordinated on a joint way forward to support the country’s security transition.

[🇪🇺EU at UN-NY @EUatUN]

#EU was proud to participate in @swiss_un and @UNWOMEN retreat of the Women Mediator Networks today.

David Korpela represented @EUSR_Weber.

[Annette Weber @EUSR_Weber]

I am glad to be back at @_AfricanUnion for the 2nd strategic reflection of the #PretoriaAgreement.

I commend the commitment of the parties, AU and the High-Level Panel to jointly address the challenges ahead through continued dialogue.

[David Korpela @DavidKorpela]

Tackling global challenges for Finland and the European Union at the annual Kultaranra discussion hosted by President Stubb. European leaders gathered in Helsinki.

[Margus Tsahkna @Tsahkna]

It was a pleasure to meet with @EUSR_Weber 🇪🇺 Special Representative for the Horn of #Africa to discuss the situation in Sudan, Red Sea & in the wider region.

We also talked about Russia´s presence in Africa & its political goals to fuel conflicts & spread misinformation.

[Malta at the UN 🇲🇹🇺🇳 @MaltaUNMission]

🇲🇹 & 🇸🇮 pleased to co-host an #E10 Breakfast in the presence of @EUSR_Weber 🇪🇺 to discuss the situation in the Horn of Africa. Welcomed frank exchange of views, including on the #EU's engagement and how the #UNSC can support collective goals for #peace, #development & #security.

[Annette Weber @EUSR_Weber]

Delighted to start my working visit to the United States with a substantive exchange with Assistant Secretary Molly Phee @AsstSecStateAF. The transatlantic 🇪🇺-🇺🇸 partnership remains key for our engagement in the Horn and the Red Sea.

[Interpeace @Interpeace_Org]

Kicking off the @#SthlmForum panel discussions showcased diverse perspectives on drivers of trust as a bedrock for peace- from upholding human dignity to transparency, impartiality and inclusive locally-driven processes as vital for building social cohesion amid conflict.

[Annette Weber @EUSR_Weber]

Encouraged by today‘s meeting of the @_AfricanUnion Expanded Mechanism on Sudan🇸🇩, preceded by a productive meeting by my team with High-Level Panel. Jointly building on momentum generated at the #SudanConference with partners in the region and beyond will be key.

[EU in South Sudan @EUinSouthSudan]

The @EUinSouthSudan joins others in the international community in resisting the new levies, & working for a swift & positive resolution of the issue. Donors are unanimous in their objection as this would mean fewer resources available for humanitarian & development activities.

[Annette Weber @EUSR_Weber]

Discussed the important dynamics in #Sudan with 🇪🇺 Foreign Ministers today in Luxemburg at the Foreign Affairs Council #FAC. After last week‘s #SudanConference in Paris, Europe keeps 🇸🇩 high on its agenda.

[Annette Weber @EUSR_Weber]

Statement by the High Representative @JosepBorrellF on behalf of the European Union🇪🇺 one year into the conflict in Sudan🇸🇩

https://t.co/XpnHjUNjoG

[Korir Sing'Oei @SingoeiAKorir]

Met Dr. Annette Weber, EU Special Representative for the Horn of Africa. @EUSR_Weber and I assessed the regional security challenges whose resolution Kenya and EU are heavily invested. The meeting emphasised the need to ensure better coordination and communication across different initiatives.

[Annette Weber @EUSR_Weber]

In Addis Ababa, substantial discussion with the new @_AfricanUnion High-Level Panel on Sudan🇸🇩 about current challenges and the way forward.

[Annette Weber @EUSR_Weber]

Glad to be back in South Sudan on a joint 🇪🇺🇫🇷🇩🇪🇬🇧 Special Envoys visit.

In our exchanges with President, Vice-President, civil society and many others, we emphasized that urgent action is needed to create a conducive environment for election to take materialize. @EUinSouthSudan

[Annette Weber @EUSR_Weber]

As South Sudan enters a critical phase in its transition towards peace and democracy, we, the Special Envoys of 🇪🇺🇩🇪🇫🇷🇬🇧 reiterated our joint message throughout our meetings in Juba.

The full statement: