Tag Archives: United Nations General Assembly
By Hasan Afif El-Hasan Decolonization was a feature of post-World War II era and the surrender of Nazi Germany. The UN Charter was created; the Arab League was formed in 1945 by seven countries; twenty-nine non-aligned countries from Africa and … read more »
Dear Mr. President, I wish you and your family, fellow Nigerians, and my readers at home and abroad a Happy New Year. It is heartening to note that you have reflected on public perception of your administration in the last … read more »
Posted in Nigeria, West Africa
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Tagged Barack Obama, bokoharam, Costa Rica, GoodluckJonathan, IndepthAfrica, Nigeria, Nigeria news, Nigerian, Nigerian news, United Nations General Assembly, United States
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President Goodluck Jonathan, Sunday, said but for the effective role of the security agencies, the Boko Haram sect would have carried out deadly bombings during the Christmas celebration. Abuja — President Goodluck Jonathan, Sunday, said but for the effective role … read more »
Posted in Nigeria, West Africa
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Tagged Abuja, bokoharam, God, GoodluckJonathan, IndepthAfrica, Nigeria, Nigeria news, Nigerian news, Sunday, United Nations, United Nations General Assembly
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By Ambassador Joseph Stafford International Human Rights Day, which we celebrate each December 10, commemorates the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) by the United Nations General Assembly in 1948. In adopting the UDHR, the United States … read more »
Posted in Article, East Africa, South Sudan, Sudan
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Tagged human right, Human Rights Day, IndepthAfrica, Sudan, UDHR, United Nations General Assembly, United States, Universal Declaration, Universal Declaration of Human Rights
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by Emeka Umeagbalasi TO Mr. Mohammed Bello Adoke, SAN, Attorney General of the Federation & Minister of Justice, The Federal Ministry of Justice, Abuja, FCT, Nigeria.- 64th Anniversary Of UDHR (World Human Rights Day): Revisiting & Upgrading Nigeria’s Body Of Archaic Laws Is Long Overdue … read more »
Posted in Article, Nigeria, West Africa
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Tagged Indepth Africa Magazine, IndepthAfrica, Mohammed Bello Adoke, Nigeria, Nigerian, Rule of law, United Nations, United Nations Convention Against Torture, United Nations General Assembly
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As it happened four years ago, the Israelis are again in Gaza, cutting down anything and everyone in their way. As they are known to be, the Israelis do not discriminate when it comes to killing: the Old Testament of … read more »
Posted in Egypt, Global Issues, Middle East, North Africa
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Tagged Anwar Sadat, Gaza, Israel, israeli, Middle East, Palestine, United Nations General Assembly, United States
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By Beny Gideon Mabor The Republic of South Sudan got independence on July 9, 2011 exactly one year and three months from now since we honorably joined community of nations. Our national flag was hoisted at the offices of all … read more »
Posted in Article, East Africa, South Sudan, Sudan
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Tagged Israel, Ottoman Empire, Republic of South Sudan, Salva Kiir Mayardit, SouthSudan, Sudan, Sudan People's Liberation Army/Movement, United Nations General Assembly
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UNITED NATIONS—The UN General Assembly elected Rwanda, Argentina and Australia to the 15-national Security Council on Thursday for 2013 and 2014. Rwanda and Argentina were unopposed in their bids for the Africa seat and the Latin American and Caribbean seat, … read more »
By Ambassador Joseph Stafford When I arrived in Khartoum over three months ago to take up my duties as the Chief of Mission at the United States Embassy to Sudan, I was immediately struck by the friendliness and openness of … read more »
Posted in Article, South Sudan, Sudan
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Tagged 12 September, Americans, Darfur, Demography of Sudan, IndepthAfrica, Khartoum, Sudan, United Nations General Assembly, United States
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By Hakeem Baba-Ahmad For Vanguard If the man talking nonsense is a fool, the man listening should not be. — Hausa Proverb A curious story in one of the news dailies a few days ago said that former British Prime … read more »
Moses Kofi Yahaya Over the last two decades under the auspices of the United Nations High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR) Ghana has hosted thousands of refugees fleeing from its war ravaged neighbors, Liberia and Ivory Coast. But a troubling trend … read more »
Posted in Article, Cote d'Ivoire, Ghana
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Tagged Côte d'Ivoire, Gbagbo, Ghana, IndepthAfrica, IndepthAfrica African news, Ivory Coast, John Dramani Mahama, Laurent Gbagbo, United Nations General Assembly, West Africa
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Beloved countrymen and women, on this day, fifty-two years ago, our founding fathers brought joy and hope to the hearts of our people when they won independence for our great country. Nigeria made a clean break with more than six … read more »
by Hindessa Abdul Ethiopian Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn’s presence in New York for the United Nations General Assembly will rather be remembered for the 40 minutes odd interview with the Voice of America (VOA) than the significance of his speech … read more »
By: Alan Caruba On June 20, 1936, Emperor Haile Selassie of Ethiopia addressed the League of Nations following the annexation of his nation by Italy the previous year, after Mussolini’s army had invaded. Both nations were members of the League. … read more »
Posted in Article, Ethiopia
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Tagged Alan Caruba, IndepthAfrica, indepthafrica africa news, Iran, Israel, League of Nations, Netanyahu, United Nations, United Nations General Assembly, World War II
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In his maiden speech to the United Nations General Assembly, the Prime Minister of Ethiopia, Hailemarim Desalegn, today said that his country will keep contributing to regional integration efforts, but its success in this regard will depend on conditions being … read more »
Helping developing countries make progress in eradicating extreme poverty is the most pressing issue that the international community faces today, the President of Equatorial Guinea, Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo, told the United Nations General Assembly today. “The annual victims of … read more »
Comoros voices climate change concerns while Cape Verde flags development needs The leader of the Indian Ocean archipelago of Comoros, President Ikililou Dhoinine, took the podium at the United Nations General Assembly today to appeal for international aid to help … read more »
Egypt President highlights Palestine issue as key concern Addressing the United Nations General Assembly for the first time since becoming his country’s first democratically and freely elected civilian President, Egypt’s Mohamed Morsy today highlighted his nation’s progress over the past … read more »
Posted in Egypt, United Nation (UN)
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Tagged Arab World, Bashar Al-Assad, Egypt, IndepthAfrica, indepthafrica africa news, IndepthAfrica world news, Mohamed Morsy, Palestinian people, UNESCO, United Nations, United Nations General Assembly
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Africa deserves ‘more equitable partnership’ with world, Senegal President tells UN debate Only through more equitable partnerships with the global community can African nations achieve full development and consolidate democracy, Senegal’s President, Macky Sall, told the United Nations General Assembly’s … read more »
African leaders warn UN Assembly of conflicts and crises on their continent African leaders took the podium on the opening day of the 67th United Nations General Assembly’s high-level debate with a focus on the conflicts and humanitarian crises that … read more »
Posted in Benin, United Nation (UN)
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Tagged African Union, Benin, Boni Yayi, Indepth Africa Magazine, IndepthAfrica, IndepthAfrica world news, Mali, North Kivu, United Nations, United Nations General Assembly
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Stronger efforts needed to achieve anti-poverty goals, Zambia and Ghana leaders tell UN The international community must boost its efforts to help African countries achieve the anti-poverty targets know as the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) before their deadline in 2015, … read more »
Ten years after the end of Liberia’s brutal civil war, the country has made tremendous progress on the path to lasting peace and stability, its President, Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf, told the United Nations General Assembly today, while adding that serious challenges … read more »
Posted in Article, Liberia, United Nation (UN)
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Tagged Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf, Government, IndepthAfrica, IndepthAfrica world news, Johnson Sirleaf, Liberia, United Nations, United Nations General Assembly, United Nations Headquarters, United Nations Mission in Liberia
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Theme: “Bringing about adjustment or settlement of international disputes or situations by peaceful means” Your Excellency, President of the General Assembly, Your Excellency, Secretary General of the United Nations, Your Excellencies and Your Majesties, Distinguished Delegates and guests, Thank you … read more »
The Chairperson of the African Union Commission and the Chairperson-Elect in New York To Participate in a Series of Meetings and Activities on the Margins of the 67th UN General Assembly Monday, September 24, 2012 12:20 AMNEW YORK, September 24, … read more »
The United Nations Information Centre in South Africa is partnering with the District Six Museum in Cape Town to commemorate the International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade. The event will take place … read more »
Posted in Documents, Press Releases
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Tagged 2010 FIFA World Cup, Africa news, African news, Atlantic slave trade, Cape Town, IndepthAfrica, New York, Slavery, South Africa, United Nations, United Nations General Assembly
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The Dag Hammarskjöld Fund for Journalists is now accepting applications from professional journalists from developing countries for its 2012 fellowship program. The application deadline is Wednesday, March 30, 2012. The fellowships are available to radio, television, print and web journalists, … read more »
Posted in Press Releases, United Nation (UN)
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Tagged Africa news, African news, African Press Organization, Chief executive officer, Côte d'Ivoire, Indepth Africa Magazine, Indepth Africa Magazine, IndepthAfrica, Liberia, United Nations, United Nations General Assembly
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Early this month, the US repaid Trinidad and Tobago’s hospitality by acutely embarrassing the Caribbean nation in the presence of regional leaders. But, as Norman Girvan reports, it was America’s image that suffered the most. Stupid, petty, vindictive, short sighted, … read more »
By Maidhc Ó Cathail The Pro-Israel NGO behind War on Libya is targeting Syria Who will watch the watchdog? On December 2, the Geneva-based UN Watch welcomed that day’s “strong condemnation” of Syria by a UN Human Rights Council emergency session, and its establishment of a … read more »
Posted in Global Issues, Middle East
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Tagged American Jewish Committee, Indepth Africa Magazine, IndepthAfrica, Israel, Syria, UN Watch, United Nations, United Nations General Assembly, United Nations Human Rights Council, United States
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September 25, 2011 by benim
The Republic of South Sudan (RoSS) will close its borders with its northern neighbor starting next December, an official in Juba said today. Atem Garang, a leading figure in the ruling Sudan People Liberation Movement (SPLM) said the move was … read more »
Posted in News, North Africa, South Sudan, Sudan
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Tagged Abyei, IndepthAfrica, IndepthGhana, IndepthMultimedia, IndepthNigeria, IndepthSouthAfrica, IndepthWorld, Juba, Khartoum, Nigeria, Nigeria news, Nigeria online, North Africa, Pan African News, Southern Africa, Southern Sudan, Sudan, Sudan People's Liberation Army/Movement, Thabo Mbeki, United Nations General Assembly, West Africa
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September 20, 2011 by benim
New York – For decades Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi was an outlandish fixture at the UN General Assembly with his tent and rambling speeches. This year the rebels who ousted him will hold the spotlight. The United States and its … read more »
Posted in Libya, News, North Africa
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Tagged Barack Obama, IndepthAfrica, IndepthGhana, IndepthMultimedia, IndepthNigeria, IndepthSouthAfrica, IndepthWorld, Libya, Ministry of Foreign Affairs (France), Muammar al-Gaddafi, Nicolas Sarkozy, Nigeria, Nigeria news, Nigeria online, North Africa, Pan African News, Southern Africa, United Nations, United Nations General Assembly, United States, West Africa
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