European Union

Also known as: Brussels · the EU · EU leaders · EU27

Political and economic bloc engaging in diplomatic representation, defence cooperation, and international initiatives with African and other nations.

2026-04-242026-09-12

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July 2026
13 JulThe Standard
… That is the big question facing the European Union in its bid to protect minors from harmful content. …
Mulling ban, EU gets expert verdict on social media for children
13 JulThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeThe European Union and Britain targeted Russia Monday with coordinated sanctions over cyber attacks in Europe, accusing Moscow's FSB intelligence agency over involvement in digital strikes. …
EU, UK hit Russia with joint sanctions over cyber attacks
12 JulCitizen Digital
Growing list of countries move to ban social media for children By AFP July 12, 2026 06:57 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize The European Union's plan to regulate children's access to social …
Growing list of countries move to ban social media for children
11 JulCitizen Digital
European Union countries to discuss trade ban on Israeli settlements By AFP July 11, 2026 06:57 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter European Union (EU) flags next to the European Commission building in Brussels …
European Union countries to discuss trade ban on Israeli settlements
10 JulCitizen Digital
EU drafts 'Buy European' rules for public tenders to curb foreign dependence By Reuters July 10, 2026 03:11 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter European Union (EU) flags next to the European Commission building …
EU drafts 'Buy European' rules for public tenders to curb foreign dependence
10 JulThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeAmbassador of the EU in Kenya Henriette Geiger makes her remarks at Radisson Blu Hotel in Nairobi, July 9, 2026. …
EU pushes Kenya to diversify exports beyond agriculture
10 JulThe Standard
… Oceans experienced their hottest June on record and could set fresh highs in the months ahead, the European Union's Copernicus Marine Service said last week. …
Landslides kill 15 in Philippines as biggest typhoon in decades nears Taiwan
9 JulCitizen Digital
… However, there are precedents from jurisdictions such as the European Union and the United States. …
Kenyan creators betting on AI models to produce hit songs as copyright puzzle lingers
9 JulCitizen Digital
… (Photo by AFP) Audio By Vocalize Restrictions on children's use of social media in the European Union could come as early as this summer, as a long-awaited expert report next week is expected to recommend limiting minors' access to online platforms. …
EU moves closer to kicking kids off social media

World & Region

EU plans social media restrictions to protect children

The News

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced plans to shield children from social media dangers, including addressing addictive design, extreme content, and non-consensual AI-generated images. She is considering either EU-wide social media limits for children under 13 or a blanket ban under 15, with details to be revealed in her speech to the EU parliament on Wednesday.

21 hours ago · Citizen Digital →

Yesterday

EU plans social media restrictions to protect children
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced plans to shield children from social media dangers, including addressing addictive design, extreme content, and non-consensual AI-generated images. She is considering either EU-wide social media limits for children under 13 or a blanket ban under 15, with details to be revealed in her speech to the EU parliament on Wednesday.
21 hours ago · Citizen Digital →

Wednesday 9 September

Africa turns to satellite data for 30% conservation target tracking
Governments across Eastern and Southern Africa are using satellite technology and shared geospatial data through a cloud-based platform to help meet a Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework target of protecting 30 per cent of land and water by 2030, as fragmented environmental information has threatened conservation efforts.
9 September 2026 · The Standard →

Tuesday 8 September

Equity Bank, IFAD launch US$200M climate financing for farmers
Equity Group and the International Fund for Agricultural Development have launched a US$200 million climate adaptation finance mechanism targeting about 260,000 smallholder farmers and 500 rural enterprises across Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and Rwanda over 12 years, with at least 50 per cent of beneficiaries expected to be women and 30 per cent youth.
8 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Opinion: Kenya's ban on Burundian traders breaches EAC treaty
A guest columnist argues that President Ruto's September 2026 directive to expel Burundian petty traders and informal traders violates Kenya's obligations under the EAC Common Market Protocol, and warns that such arbitrary diplomacy damages Kenya's economic diplomacy and contradicts the regional integration framework Kenya is committed to.
8 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Ruto receives credentials from nine new ambassadors to Kenya
President William Ruto has received credentials from nine newly appointed envoys to Kenya representing Thailand, Brazil, Nigeria, Cyprus, Belgium, Austria, the European Union, South Sudan, and France, as Kenya expands diplomatic ties across multiple regions.
8 September 2026 · Capital News →
China's exports and imports surge on AI demand boom
China's August trade surged, with exports rising 25 percent year-on-year and imports swelling 28.2 percent, largely driven by global demand for semiconductors and AI-related technology products. The strong trade follows China's historic 2025 surplus and comes ahead of an expected meeting between Presidents Xi Jinping and Donald Trump.
8 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
China's August exports and imports surge ahead of Trump-Xi summit
China's imports and exports surged in August, with exports spiking 25 percent year-on-year and imports swelling 28.2 percent, driven by global AI demand for semiconductors and computing hardware ahead of an expected meeting between President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump.
8 September 2026 · The Standard →

Monday 7 September

Latvia bans books from Russia and Belarus over war propaganda
Latvia has banned the import of books, newspapers and printing products from Russia and Belarus, citing "disinformation and war propaganda" as threats to its security interests and to further reduce economic ties with countries supporting the war against Ukraine.
7 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Saturday 5 September

Kenya and EU deepen defence cooperation on maritime security
Kenya and the European Union are strengthening defence and security cooperation, with maritime security and enhanced capabilities emerging as key priorities. The strategic push was discussed during a meeting between Chief of the Defence Forces General Charles Kahariri and EU Chargé d'Affaires Ondřej Seimk, with the European Peace Facility highlighted as a mechanism through which the EU supports initiatives to enhance Kenya's security capacity.
5 September 2026 · Capital News →
UN adopts African-led resolution for accurate continent mapping
The UN General Assembly adopted a Togo-led resolution calling for more accurate representation of Africa's size on world maps, passing 164-1 with six abstentions. The resolution, backed unanimously by African states, advocates for wider use of equal-area map projections like the Equal Earth projection instead of the Mercator projection, which Togo argued distorts the continent's true size.
5 September 2026 · Capital News →

Friday 4 September

Jubaland condemns alleged Turkish airstrike in Doolow District
Jubaland authorities have condemned an alleged Turkish military airstrike in Doolow District, Gedo Region, saying five people were injured in the overnight attack that targeted the residence of a former Federal Government military commander. Jubaland claimed the strike was politically motivated and accused Türkiye of acting in support of Somalia's Federal Government.
4 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former EU deputy ambassador to Kenya dies in Zimbabwe
Katrin Hagemann, the European Union Ambassador to Zimbabwe who previously served as the bloc's Deputy Ambassador to Kenya, died suddenly on September 3. Kenya's Ambassador to Zimbabwe described her as a warm and gracious diplomat who was supportive of Kenya and its embassy in Harare.
4 September 2026 · Capital News →
RCMRD and AWS helping 24 African countries map ecosystems
The Regional Centre for Mapping of Resources for Development (RCMRD) is working with 24 countries in Eastern and Southern Africa to provide biodiversity maps, geospatial data, and technical support to help governments meet the global target of protecting 30% of terrestrial, inland water, coastal and marine areas by 2030 under the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework.
4 September 2026 · Capital News →
RCMRD and AWS help 24 African nations protect nature
Eastern and Southern African governments are working to meet the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework's goal of protecting at least 30% of terrestrial, inland water, coastal and marine areas by 2030. The Regional Centre for Mapping of Resources for Development (RCMRD) is addressing the data-coordination challenge by consolidating biodiversity information across government agencies, research institutions and conservation organisations.
4 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Jubaland calls for review of Somalia arms embargo lift
Jubaland has called for an urgent review of the UN decision to lift Somalia's arms embargo, following an alleged Turkish airstrike in Doolow District that reportedly injured five people. The administration raised concerns about control and accountability of military capabilities provided to Somalia.
4 September 2026 · The Standard →

Thursday 3 September

Israel's West Bank violence strains ties with Western allies
As Israeli elections approach in October, Western nations are signaling tougher stances on Israeli settlement expansion and settler violence in the occupied West Bank. Britain's foreign secretary vowed a major policy reset on West Bank construction, and France's foreign minister urged the EU to ban trade with settlements, citing record levels of settler violence.
3 September 2026 · The Standard →
Bosnian Serb war criminal Mladic's body received in Serbia with military honours
Ratko Mladic, a Bosnian Serb convicted of genocide, war crimes and crimes against humanity during the 1992-1995 Bosnian war, died last week while serving a life sentence. His body arrived in Serbia on Thursday and was received with military honours, with the casket draped in the Serbian flag and carried by soldiers, while pro-government media reported crowds gathering to honour him.
3 September 2026 · The Standard →
EU foreign ministers debate diplomacy overhaul plan
European Union foreign ministers discussed proposals to reform the bloc's diplomatic apparatus, with France and Germany suggesting a potential merger of elements into the European Commission to strengthen EU influence on the global stage amid growing international tensions.
3 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Wednesday 2 September

EU launches defence advisory initiative with Ukrainian military experts
The European Union has formed a new initiative bringing together military experts from Ukraine, Britain, and EU nations to advise European countries on addressing defence gaps. EU top diplomat Kaja Kallas said the advisors will convene from next week as Europe seeks to strengthen its defences against Russian aggression.
2 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
EU to launch training mission for Lebanese army
The EU said Tuesday it was planning to launch a mission to train the Lebanese army in the coming months, but clarified it would not replace the UN peacekeeping force UNIFIL. The EU is investing in Lebanon's capacity to provide security for itself, according to EU top diplomat Kaja Kallas.
2 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Tuesday 1 September

Germany blames Russia for drone attack, announces sanctions
Germany blamed Russia for an attempted hybrid attack involving an explosive-laden drone at a strategic airport in August and announced diplomatic counter-measures including closing Russia's consulate in Bonn and canceling the contract for a Russian cultural centre in Berlin. Germany also announced it would tighten entry controls for Russian nationals and propose additional EU sanctions against Russian individuals.
1 September 2026 · The Standard →

Monday 31 August

EU designates ChatGPT, Reddit, Roblox as very large platforms
The EU added ChatGPT to a list of digital services subject to greater legal scrutiny, making it the first AI chatbot to face the designation. Reddit and Roblox were also designated as "very large" online platforms, requiring them to comply with additional obligations under the Digital Services Act within four months.
31 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Opinion: Trump, Netanyahu, Putin lead declining empires
An editorial argues that the United States, Israel, and Russia—led by Trump, Netanyahu, and Putin respectively—are struggling empires engaged in prolonged wars, internally unstable despite appearances, and losing global credibility by ignoring international law.
31 August 2026 · The Standard →

Sunday 30 August

Rescuers dig into tunnel after Nepal-China glacial flood kills 750
Rescuers in Nepal and China worked Sunday to find over 3,000 missing after a wall of water and debris from a glacial collapse swept through the Himalayas on Wednesday, killing 750 and engulfing entire villages. Nepali army troops were attempting to rescue workers trapped in a tunnel at a hydroelectric site, though efforts were hampered by rains and rising river waters.
30 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Iceland votes in tight referendum on EU membership talks
Icelanders voted Saturday on whether to resume membership negotiations with the European Union, with the result expected to be closely contested. The country applied to join the EU following a 2009 financial crisis, though talks were suspended in 2013 when a eurosceptic government took power.
30 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Rescue efforts continue in Nepal, China after glacial flood
A glacial collapse on the Nepal-Tibet border Wednesday sent a wall of water and debris through the Himalayas, killing 750 people and leaving 3,044 missing. Rescuers in both countries are searching through mud and rising waters, including efforts to reach workers trapped in a tunnel at the Trishuli 3A hydroelectric site.
30 August 2026 · The Standard →

Saturday 29 August

Rwanda confirms European delegation visit on migrant deportations
Rwanda's government confirmed that representatives from several European countries visited this week to discuss making Rwanda a transit point for deported migrants and rejected asylum seekers. Germany, Austria, Denmark, Greece and the Netherlands are seeking to establish "hubs" outside the European Union by year-end, following European Parliament legislation passed in June.
29 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Thursday 27 August

Nepal-Tibet floods and landslides kill at least 160
Catastrophic flooding and landslides on the Nepal-Tibet border killed at least 160 people and left hundreds missing. Water and debris crashed downstream on both sides of the border, hitting villages and towns along the Bhote Koshi and Trishuli rivers in Nepal.
27 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
US-Iran war accelerates Europe and Asia renewable energy investment
Six months into the US-Israeli war with Iran, governments across Europe and Asia are accelerating renewable energy buildouts to cut dependence on fossil fuel imports, as the closure of the Strait of Hormuz has disrupted a fifth of global oil and LNG shipments. Rooftop solar installations are surging in the Philippines, Australia, and Europe driven by higher fuel costs and government subsidies.
27 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Tuesday 25 August

Tanzania Vice President Emmanuel Nchimbi resigns effective September 4
Tanzania's Vice President Emmanuel Nchimbi announced his resignation from office, effective September 4, ending months of speculation about tensions with President Samia Suluhu Hassan. Nchimbi cited a promise to vacate the post if the President desired change, saying he is "fully satisfied" that she does.
25 August 2026 · The Standard →