News - Ministry of Foreign Affairs

1. Coup in Gabon: liveblog closed

   Since the evening of August 29, the Gabon army has seized power. On this page you can find news and updates on the situation in ...

   News item | 31-08-2023 | 13:14

2. Independence Day in Ukraine: the Netherlands flies the Ukrainian flag

   On 24 August Ukraine celebrates its Independence Day. Since the annexation of Crimea in 2014 and the large-scale invasion of the ...

   News item | 24-08-2023 | 17:03

3. The Netherlands suspends direct cooperation with Nigerien government

   Following the coup in Niger, the Dutch government has suspended direct cooperation with the country’s central government until ...

   News item | 04-08-2023 | 14:59

4. Coup in Niger: liveblog closed

   On 26 July 2023 a coup took place in Niger. The situation in the country remains uncertain and unsafe. On this page you can read ...

   News item | 04-08-2023 | 14:45

5. Niger evacuation: interview with Ambassador Paul Tholen in Niamey

   The Ministry of Foreign Affairs ensured that Dutch nationals could leave Niger on French evacuation flights after a coup occurred ...

   News item | 04-08-2023 | 12:19

6. Swift action needed to salvage oil tanker Safer and prevent a new blow to Yemen

   The tanker Nautica is heading to Yemen to pump oil from the derelict tanker FSO Safer. The ship could break apart at any moment, ...

   News item | 15-07-2023 | 20:38

7. Dutch government announces second aid package for Ukraine, and new envoy for reconstruction efforts

   The Netherlands has earmarked over €118 million for its second aid package for Ukraine for 2023. A sum of €93 million will be ...

   News item | 05-07-2023 | 15:45

8. The Netherlands and Canada to bring case against Syria before International Court of Justice

   Together with Canada, the Netherlands will be instituting proceedings against Syria before the International Court of Justice ...

   News item | 12-06-2023 | 15:00

9. Africa Strategy: government presents integrated approach to cooperation with Africa

   The Netherlands is sharpening the focus of its collaboration with Africa by investing more, more specifically, and more ...

   News item | 31-05-2023 | 11:26

10. Fighting in Sudan - Updates from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    On 15 April violent clashes between government forces and militias began in the Sudanese capital Khartoum. Fighting is also ...

    News item | 26-04-2023 | 10:09