EU to link aid to Africa with migration
The European Commission’s presented plans linking trade and investment perks for African countries to their efforts in reducing migration to Europe. Morally and practically it’s a controversial idea that still needs the backing of European Union governments. ends intro The European Union’s managed to stem the influx of Syrian refugees and other migrants across the […]
Zumba heads for SACU summit in Lesotho
President Jacob Zuma’s going to Lesotho tomorrow for talks on the Southern African Customs Union. Last month, he visited other members of one of the world’s oldest customs union – Botswana, Namibia and Swaziland – for similar consultations. ends intro These consultations began when heads state attended last year’s inauguration of the new SACU Headquarters […]
Bomb threat forces Egyptair flight to land in Uzbekistan
A bomb threat aboard a plane en route from Cairo to Beijing has forced it to make an emergency landing in Uzbekistan. The EgyptAir, Airbus A-330-220 is being searched after all 135 passengers and crew aboard were evacuated. ends intro The plane landed at the airport in the town of Urgench, about 840 kilometers west […]