Africa
RIP Donald Payne. America (and Africa) Lost a Great Public Servant
Donald Payne will be missed not only in his New Jersey district, but by his other “constituents ” — the dispossessed in Africa and around the world. Our thoughts are with his friends and family at this time.
Senegal Gripped by Pre-Election Violence
Growing tensions and violent protests have gripped Senegal ahead of the presidential election. Sunday will be a critical day for Senegalese democracy, as voters head to the polls for a very contentious vote.
South Sudan Halts Oil Production. Will this be the Start of an ‘Oil War?’
The breakdown of negotiations on oil exploitation between the two Sudans is about more than just oil revenue.
Pay Close Attention to Nigeria
Two major concurrent crises are bringing Africa’s most populous country to its knees.
Côte d’Ivoire Votes: What is At Stake One Year Later
One year after the presidential election that caused the country to descend into chaos, Côte d’Ivoire held its first parliamentary election since 2000 yesterday, Sunday December 11, amid an opposition boycott of the vote. While the turnout was low, no major incidents were reported.
Liberia: Tense Run-Off Election Tomorrow
Liberians head to the polls again tomorrow for the second round of the presidential election, as the main opposition candidate boycotts the election.
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The SC; HRC; DPRK; South Sudan
The SC: The Security Council today held its last consultations under the Council Presidency of ROK. Tomorrow, Russia will take over the rotating Presidency of the Security Council for March under Ambassador Vitaly Churkin.
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The SG; Mali; Middle East; Palestine
The SG: At the Fifth Global Forum of the UN Alliance of Civilizations in Vienna, Austria today, the SG emphasized the role of youth in ensuring a “prosperous, equitable and peaceful future.”
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The SG; DRC; HRC; Palestinian Prisoner
The SG: In Ethiopia over the weekend, the SG is now in the United Arab Emirates. Today he met with Sheikh Mohammad bin Rashed Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, where the two discussed developments in the region, including Syria, Iran, Lebanon, Egypt and Jordan, and in the Middle East Peace Process.
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