UNGA: Trump speaks 35 minutes, never mentions Africa

UNGA: Trump speaks 35 minutes, never mentions Africa

President Donald Trump of the United States spoke for 35 minutes at the United States General Assembly in New York City on Tuesday, and never once mentioned Africa or its people. Trump’s speech drew laughter at the outset as he bragged about U.S. achievements under his administration – laughter the…

UNGA: Gutteres, Keita appeal for support for G5 Sahel force

UNGA: Gutteres, Keita appeal for support for G5 Sahel force

United Nations Secretary General Antonio Gutteres urged the international community to support the regional G5 Sahel Joint Force in northwest Africa, while warning that the window of opportunity for bringing stability to Mali was slowly narrowing. Guterres, speaking at a ministerial meeting at UN headquarters Wednesday, said delays in implementing…