Leaders gathering for the United Nations General Assembly from 17-30 September 2019 in New York have made a strong plea for enhanced South-South cooperation to strengthen food security during a session co-hosted by the African Development Bank (https:/…
Day: September 26, 2019
Separatist Leaders Shun Cameroon’s ‘National Dialogue’
YAOUNDE – Next week, Cameroon’s government will host what it calls a national dialogue on the separatist crisis in its Northwest and Southwest regions. However, U.S.- and Europe-based separatist leaders invited to the talks say they will not take part…
Prince Harry Says ‘No One Can Deny Science’ on Climate
CHOBE NATIONAL PARK, BOTSWANA – Prince Harry says no one can deny science when it comes to climate change.He spoke Thursday during his visit to Botswana, the latest stop on his Africa tour with his wife, Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, and their baby, A…
‘Poisoned’ Zimbabwe Doctor Leaves Country for Treatment
HARARE – A doctor in Zimbabwe who was abducted and allegedly tortured for leading a doctors strike left the country late Thursday for what his medical team calls “urgent” treatment in South Africa.Dr. Peter Magombeyi, acting president of the Zimbabwe H…
Sudan Closes Borders With Libya, Central African Republic
KHARTOUM, SUDAN – Sudan’s transitional government ordered the immediate closure of the nation’s borders with Libya and Central African Republic on Thursday, citing unspecified security and economic “dangers”.A statement by the Sovereign Transitional Co…