Pretoria - South Africa and the other 14 members of the United Nations Security Council have unanimously adopted Resolution 2016 of 2011, which lifts the no-fly zone imposed by Resolution 1973 in Libya. Resolution 2016 effectively ends NATO's role as from one minute before midnight on 31 October 2011. The move brings an end to months of international military action in … [Read more...] about Security Council votes to lift Libya no-fly zone
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UN must ‘stay relevant’
Pretoria - South Africa's International Relations and Cooperation Deputy Minister Ebrahim Ebrahim says the UN must be able to respond appropriately and effectively to new challenges facing humanity in order to remain relevant. "South Africa considers itself to be a partner with other countries on this continent and the world in the drive to strengthen the UN and strengthen … [Read more...] about UN must ‘stay relevant’
UN urges public to devote 67 minutes
New York - To mark the second annual Nelson Mandela International Day, the United Nations is encouraging people around the globe to perform 67 minutes of public service - one minute for every year of the South African leader's own service to humanity. The call is part of the "Take Action! Inspire Change" campaign by the Mandela Foundation in recognition of the contributions … [Read more...] about UN urges public to devote 67 minutes
Ban Ki-moon reappointed for second UN term
New York - Ban Ki-moon has been reappointed to a second five-year term as the UN secretary-general. The 192 member UN General Assembly on Tuesday appointed him to a second term beginning 1 January 2012. The General Assembly made the appointment after adopting a resolution by acclamation at a plenary session on the basis of a decision of the 15 nation UN Security Council … [Read more...] about Ban Ki-moon reappointed for second UN term
South Africa strengthens relations with US and UN
Pretoria - South Africa will continue building its political and economic relations with the United States and United Nations institutions this week. International Relations and Cooperation Deputy Minister, Marius Fransman, arrived in New York today for a working visit with the two parties. "This working visit takes place within the context of strengthening the important … [Read more...] about South Africa strengthens relations with US and UN
