September 2017

DRC’s Kabila Paints Violence in Kasai as War on Terror

UNITED NATIONS The Democratic Republic of the Congo’s president told the U.N. General Assembly annual gathering Saturday that his military was fighting terrorists in the center and east of the country.The fighting in the central Kasai province has dis…

2017 Spelling Bee finals this weekend

The Basic Education Department will on Saturday host the 2017 National Spelling Bee Competition finals for Grade 4 to 6 learners at the University of South Africa (Unisa) Main Campus in Tshwane.The department on Thursday said it would host the competit…

Bill and Melinda Gates Host Inaugural ‘Goalkeepers’ Event to Engage a New Generation of Leaders in the Fight Against Poverty and Disease

Prime Minister Trudeau and President Obama join other leaders from business, technology, media and entertainment to help speed progress toward the ‘Global Goals’ NEW YORK, Sept. 20, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, President Barack Obama, Her Majesty Queen Rania Al Abdullah of Jordan, Her Majesty and UN Secretary-General

Dlamini Zuma, Wolmarans sworn in as MP

South Africa has two new Members of Parliament following a swearing-in ceremony earlier today.National Assembly Deputy Speaker Lechesa Tsenoli on Thursday swore in former African Union Commission Chairperson, Dr Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma and Mathews Wolma…

Rival Tuaregs Sign Deal to End Years of Fighting in Mali

BAMAKO � Rival Tuareg groups said on Thursday they had signed a peace deal in northern Mali, raising hopes of an end to years of fighting and broken ceasefires.

Senior members of the separatist CMA and their pro-government opponents known as the Platform said they had settled their differences in the

SA seeks bigger benefits for Africa in global economy

With Africa beset by the double scourge of illicit financial outflows and the disparity of the global economy, President Jacob Zuma says the United Nations must play a central role in tackling both issues.The current structure of the global economy con…

Better Prevention, Mediation, Peacebuilding Can Reduce ‘Unrealistic and Dangerous’ Demands on Peacekeepers, Secretary-General Tells Security Council

Following are UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres’ remarks at the Security Council high-level open debate on Peacekeeping Operations Regarding the Reform of United Nations Peacekeeping: Implementation and Follow-Up, in New York today:

I thank this month’s Presidency of the Security Council, Ethiopia, for being such a steadfast contributor to peacekeeping.

Brussels Exhibit Tackles Islam in City Scarred by Terror

BRUSSELS � For months after the Brussels extremist attacks of 2016, it seemed an exhibition on Islam’s legacy in Europe might never open in the city. At first, the creators and city officials felt the time wasn’t right, and then they struggled to find a location willing to host a

SA, UK recommit to enhance trade post Brexit

South Africa and the United Kingdom have recommitted to enhance trade ahead of the UK leaving the European Union.Trade and Industry Minister Rob Davies and UK Secretary of State for International Trade, Dr Liam Fox, held a bilateral meeting on Tuesday …

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