In 2011, South Sudan won its hard-fought independence from its northern neighbour, Sudan, but those hope-filled times were soon a distant memory as the world’s newest nation became embroiled in bloody, brutal civil wars. With the signing of a peace deal in 2018 and a transitional government of national unity in place, a new era of relative political stability was ushered … [Read more...] about United Nations-Led Consultations on South Sudan’s permanent constitution in Bentiu include Youth, Women’s Voices
Africa
Election Observation Mission Monitoring the Gubernatorial and State Assembly Elections
Download logoThe Economic Community of West African States - Election Observation Mission (ECOWAS-EOM) deployed by the President of the Commission of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS Commission), His Excellency Dr Omar Alieu TOURAY, has been on ground monitoring the Gubernatorial and State Assembly Elections in Nigeria held on Saturday, … [Read more...] about Election Observation Mission Monitoring the Gubernatorial and State Assembly Elections
Communiqué following the Chairperson’s working visit to Burundi
The Chairperson of the African Union Commission H.E. Moussa Faki Mahamat concluded a two day working visit to Burundi. Upon arrival in Bujumbura, the Chairperson was welcomed by the Minister of Foreign Affairs H.E. Albert Shingiro, Ambassador Willy Nyamitwe, Permanent Representative of Burundi to the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia and the AU, and other high-ranking … [Read more...] about Communiqué following the Chairperson’s working visit to Burundi
President Motsepe congratulates President Infantino on his re-election as FIFA President
The President of the Confédération Africaine de Football (“CAF”) (www.CAFonline.com) congratulates President Gianni Infantino on his re-election as President of FIFA. CAF and Football in Africa has had a committed and dependable partner in President Gianni Infantino and FIFA in the development and growth of African and Global Football. The President … [Read more...] about President Motsepe congratulates President Infantino on his re-election as FIFA President
Mozambique: Arbitrary arrests, teargassing and brutal assault of peaceful protesters a violation of the right freedom of assembly
Download logoIn response to the violent repression of nationwide peaceful protests to remember the fallen musician Azagaia by the Mozambican police, including beating up of protesters, teargassing and targeting organizers for their role in organizing the rallies, Amnesty International’s Deputy Director for East and Southern Africa, Emerlynn Gill, said: “The … [Read more...] about Mozambique: Arbitrary arrests, teargassing and brutal assault of peaceful protesters a violation of the right freedom of assembly
