How will South Africa fare in United Nations popularity contest?
Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Lindiwe Sisulu’s heading to New York for tomorrow’s vote in the United Nations General Assembly that will give South Africa third term as a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council. Diplomats says the two-thirds majority required to qualify for the rotating seat is assured, the interesting point is […]
Raila Odinga offers to mediate South Sudan peace talks
Kenyan opposition leader Raila Odinga’s offered to mediate in face-to-face talks between South Sudanese President Salva Kiir and his former deputy Riek Machar. This effort to end the civil war tearing Africa’s newest country will entail Machar returning from his shelter in South Africa. The prospect of having Riek Machar involved in talks is a […]