At margins of the United Nations General Assembly President Donald Trump declined bilateral talks with South African counterpart Cyril Ramaphosa. Reportedly US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo will have a meeting with International Relations and Cooperation Lindiwe Sisulu to clarify the situation in South Africa upon request of the US President, who expressed concerns with ongoing brutal murders of…
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Mandela statue inauguration in UN premises in New York
“We trust that this statue will remain a constant reminder to the international community of the dedication of Nelson Mandela to the mission of the United Nations and a constant affirmation of South Africa’s commitment to contribute to a better world for all,”said South Africa President Cyril Ramaphosa at the ceremony of unveiling of the Mandela statue…
Mandela Peace Summit at UN General Assembly
Paving the way to the debate at the UN General Assembly, Nelson Mandela Peace Summit marked the centenary of the birth of South Africa’s first democratically-elected President and global civil rights icon. Member States are expected to adopt a historic Political Declaration declaring 2019-2028 the “Nelson Mandela Decade of Peace,” and calling on all world leaders to…
Mugabe accepts Mnangagwa election victory
Zimbabwe’s former President Robert Mugabe said that he accepted the election victory of his successor, Emmerson Mnangagwa, IOL news site reports. “Mnangagwa won. It’s now constitutional… It was an election and his victory cannot be disputed. We now leave behind us the transgressions of yesterday.” Mugabe told mourners on September 6 at his mother in-law’s funeral ceremony…
Mnangagwa vows to open probe into post-election violence
Zmbabwe‘s newly sworn-in President Emmerson Mnangagwa vowed on Sunday, August 26 to open a probe into violence which followed the country’s first election since Robert Mugabe was ousted from power. Mnangagwa Vows To Probe Zimbabwe’s Post-Election Violence. https://t.co/KZrFkwc7K8 pic.twitter.com/xHjGOdZwNN — Channels Television (@channelstv) August 26, 2018 “To put closure and finality to the matter, I…
Mnangagwa calls for peace ahead of inauguration
Zimbabwe’s president elect Emmerson Mnangagwa will be inaugurated on Sunday, August 26. Crowds of supporters are expected to gather at Zimbabwe National Sports Stadium for the ceremony. Top #Zimbabwe court confirms #Mnangagwa's presidential election victory https://t.co/Bi52fiWBVW — Reuters Africa (@ReutersAfrica) August 24, 2018 Mnangagwa has called for peace after a top court upheld his victory…
Outstanding diplomat Kofi Annan passed away
Kofi Annan passed away on August 18 at the age of 80, the UN Migration Agency confirmed. Annan, a former diplomat from Ghana, led the United Nations from 1997 to 2006. https://twitter.com/KofiAnnan/status/1030752165663567873 Annan was the first black African to take up the role of the world’s top diplomat, serving two terms from 1997 to 2006….
Chamisa challenges Mnangagwa in Court
Zimbabwe’s opposition leader Nelson Chamisa, filed a court challenge against President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s election victory, he wrote on Twitter, a step that would delay Mnangagwa’s inauguration that had been planning for August, 12. Our legal team successfully filed our court papers.We have a good case and cause!! — nelson chamisa (@nelsonchamisa) August 10, 2018 Under…
EU condemns violence against Zimbabwe opposition
The European Union and United States condemned violent attacks targeting the Zimbabwe opposition since elections last week, while 27 supporters of the MDC party were released on bail. President Emmerson Mnangagwa, declared winner of the country’s first elections since the downfall of Robert Mugabe, again vowed to protect rights, but the government has been accused…
EU monitors elections in Congo
“While the electoral process in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) begins a decisive step with the finalization of the candidatures for the presidential and legislative elections, the events of the last days testify to the need to ensure a peaceful and unhindered environment.Thus, the European Union fully supports the call of the President of…
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