Young population could spur growth for Southern Africa – World Bank
The World Bank says Southern Africa working age population presents an opportunity for growth. Its report on regional demographics says putting Southern Africa’s increasing working-age population to work by 2050 could increase incomes per capita, reduce poverty and increase growth in five of its countries. ends intro The World Bank says to realize its potential, […]
SA President Jacob Zuma says address the root causes of migration
President Jacob Zuma says South Africa recognises that the large movements of refugees and migrants present unique challenges to affected states. South Africa also cautions countries not to forget that the plight of forcibly displaced persons should be treated with equal concern, whether they form part of large or small movements of people. ends intro […]
Moon hails UN declaration on migrants and refugees as historic
World leaders have approved a declaration aimed at providing a more coordinated and humane response to the refugee crisis that has strained resources and sparked divisions from Africa to Europe. The issue of what to do about the world’s 65,3 million displaced people took center stage at the U.N. General Assembly with leaders from the […]
More protests expected in DRC after a day of deadly clashes
Protestors demanding an election dates in the Democratic Republic of Congo are expected to defy a ban on demonstrations and take to the streets in Kinshasa today. At least 17 people, including three policemen, were killed in clashes yesterday. ends intro Democratic Republic of Congo Interior Ministry spokesman Claude Pero Luwara says the protests have been […]
Opposition parties’ headquarters torched in DRC
As political violence continues in the Democratic Republic of Congo, three opposition parties have had their headquarters torched. The coalition opposed to President Joseph Kabila say police have used sharp point ammunition and at least 50 people have died. ends intro It appears no one was killed when the political parties’ headquarters were burned down. […]