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Africa: Ban Calls for Four-Pronged Approach to Preventive Diplomacy
Highlighting the crucial role of preventive diplomacy in stemming conflict, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today urged a four-prong approach to defuse tensions and resolve disputes in Africa.
Kenya: 62 Percent of Kenyans Favour New Law – Poll
Sixty two per cent of Kenyans will vote in favour of the proposed constitution, the latest opinion poll shows.
Guinea: Country Earns UN Plaudits After Peaceful Staging of Presidential Election
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today commended Guinea for the successful staging of presidential elections, widely regarded as the first democratic polls in the West African country since independence more than 50 years ago.
Guinea: Ban Urges All Sides to Ensure Presidential Polls Are Peaceful and Credible
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today urged the people and institutions of Guinea to play their part in ensuring that Sunday’s presidential polls are conducted peacefully and result in the formation of a government fully reflecting the will of the public.
Egypt: Thousands Protest Police Brutality
A protest of thousands of people demanding an end to police brutality and torture passed through the streets of the Egyptian city of Alexandria on Friday. The protest was the latest in a series following the suspected murder of 28-year-old Khaled Said by police officers on 6 June.
East Africa: Eritrea, Djibouti Resolve Border Conflict
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today welcomed the agreement signed by Eritrea and Djibouti to resolve their two-year border dispute through a negotiated settlement.
Malawi: Ban Welcomes Pardoning of Gay Couple
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon lauded the “courageous” decision announced on Saturday by the leader of Malawi to pardon a gay couple recently sentenced to 14 years in prison, voicing hope that the African nation will update its laws to reflect international standards.
Somalia: International Conference to Bolster Fragile Peace Process
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon arrived today in Turkey to take part in a major international conference in Istanbul on bolstering the fragile peace process in Somalia.
Rwanda: Hundreds of Flood Victims Need Emergency Aid
Hundreds of displaced victims of the weekend floods in Rubavu District are still waiting for basic emergency aid like tents and food, The New Times reports.