The government of the Democratic Republic of Congo has decided to allow oil exploration in two protected wildlife parks, Virunga and Salonga, the BBC reports. The move is strongly opposed by environmental activists, who say drilling would place wildlife at risk and contribute to global warming. Around one-fifth of Virunga
Read MoreCAPE TOWN, South Africa, June 29, 2018,-/African Media Agency (AMA)/- A delegation of the Joint Constitutional Review Committee will on Saturday (30 June 2018) move to the last leg of its public hearings into a possible review of section 25 of the Constitution, to Kimberley in the Northern Cape. The
Read MoreMeeting of the BRICS High Representatives Responsible for National Security 28 and 29 June 2018 in eThekwini JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, June 29, 2018,-/African Media Agency (AMA)/- The 8th BRICS National Security Advisors (NSAs) meeting was held on 28 and 29 June 2018 in eThekwini, South Africa. Hon. D. Letsatsi-Duba, Minister
Read MoreWASHINGTON D.C., United States of America, June 29, 2018,-/African Media Agency (AMA)/- Remarks at the 2018 Trafficking in Persons Report Launch Ceremony: MS JOHNSTONE: Hello, and welcome to the Department of State. My name is Kari Johnstone and I’m the acting director for the Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking
Read MoreGhana adopted procedures to identify and refer trafficking victims to necessary services and supported a range of anti-trafficking awareness raising activities ACCRA, Ghana, June 29, 2018,-/African Media Agency (AMA)/- U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo released the eighteenth annual Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Report. The report assesses the efforts of
Read MoreThe Rt Hon Lord Mayor of London, Alderman Charles Bowman speaks on trade opportunities between the City of London and Nigeria LONDON, United Kingdom, June 29, 2018,-/African Media Agency (AMA)/- Honourable Minister, High Commissioner, ladies and gentlemen.It is a real honour to be here with you all this afternoon. I’d
Read MoreMeeting will begin with a presentation on trends and statistics emanating from a report on student social behaviors on campuses JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, June 29, 2018,-/African Media Agency (AMA)/- The Minister of Higher Education and Training, Naledi Pandor will host an indaba with student leaders to discuss issues related to
Read MorePresident Kabila Should Ensure Credible Vote, Abide by Constitution KINSHASA, Democratic Republic of Congo, June 29, 2018,-/African Media Agency (AMA)/- Government repression in the Democratic Republic of Congo six months before scheduled elections has heightened concerns of widespread political violence, Human Rights Watch said today. On June 23, 2018, the
Read MorePresident Kabila Should Ensure Credible Vote, Abide by Constitution KINSHASA, Democratic Republic of Congo, June 29, 2018,-/African Media Agency (AMA)/- Government repression in the Democratic Republic of Congo six months before scheduled elections has heightened concerns of widespread political violence, Human Rights Watch said today. On June 23, 2018, the
Read MorePresident Kabila Should Ensure Credible Vote, Abide by Constitution KINSHASA, Democratic Republic of Congo, June 29, 2018,-/African Media Agency (AMA)/- Government repression in the Democratic Republic of Congo six months before scheduled elections has heightened concerns of widespread political violence, Human Rights Watch said today. On June 23, 2018, the
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