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Le Haut-Commissaire des Nations Unies aux droits de l’homme, Zeid Ra’ad Al Hussein, a exprimé mercredi sa profonde inquiétude suite aux informations persistantes faisant état de violations des droits de l’homme et abus commis dans les régions anglophones du nord-ouest et du sud-ouest du
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UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Zeid Ra’ad Al Hussein on Wednesday expressed deep alarm at persistent reports of human rights violations and abuses in the English-speaking Northwest and Southwest regions of Cameroon, as well as in the Extreme North. The High Commissioner said it was regrettable that
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Today the United States announced an additional $170 million in humanitarian assistance to support the people of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, many of whom left their homes because of escalating conflict or natural disaster, and who are facing severe food insecurity as a result. This additional funding brings
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Parliament confirms that Speaker of the National Assembly Ms Baleka Mbete has, this morning, received a letter of resignation from Member of Parliament Mr Mduduzi Manana. The resignation is with immediate effect, effective from 24 July 2018. Mr Manana was scheduled to appear before Parliament’s Joint Committee on Ethics
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The political alliance of BRICS nations has become a distinct global brand in its own right; research conducted by Brand South Africa – a marketing agency of the government of South Africa – shows. Said Dr Petrus de Kock, General Manager for Research with Brand South Africa: “In an ironic twist of
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La nouvelle Représentante permanente de Madagascar auprès de l’Office des Nations Unies à Vienne (ONUV), Mme.Veronique Resaka, a présenté aujourd’hui ses lettres de créance au Directeur général de l’ONUV M. Yury Fedotov. Mme. Resaka a occupé plusieurs postes de direction au Ministère des affaires étrangères de
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During the sessions of the 10th summit, the leaders of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa are to consider the current situation and prospects for cooperation within BRICS in various areas. They will also discuss important current issues on the global and regional agenda, including problems of joint counteraction
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On July 22, Special Presidential Representative for the Middle East and Africa and Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Bogdanov had a telephone conversation with Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Libyan Government of National Accord Mohamed Taha Siala. The officials discussed a number of practical matters concerning further development of Russian-
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Ahead of the 30 July poll, OHCHR spokesperson Liz Throssell said that UN staff were not in a position to verify the reports, which have nonetheless surfaced in a context of a “widening of the democratic space” in the country. “We note the signing of the peace pledge by the
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The Department of Foreign Affairs wishes to inform the public and its partners that Mr. Gaetan Barallon has tendered his resignation as the Honorary Consul General of the Republic of Seychelles in Australia. Mr. Barallon’s resignation took effect on 1st May 2018. Mr. Barallon was appointed as Honorary Consul
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The Minister of Trade and Industry Dr Rob Davies and the Chairperson of the BRICS Business Council, Dr Igbal Surve will brief the media on the work of the BRICS Business Forum and the BRICS Business Council. The briefing follows the successful hosting of the 6th Annual BRCIS Council Meeting
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Parliament notes media reports suggesting National Assembly Speaker Ms Baleka Mbete’s imminent departure from Parliament. The reports relate to the remarks she made at the African National Congress land summit in Stellenbosch at the weekend that she will continue serving the public, including her constituency of Khayelitsha, in any