Ban seeks South Sudan parties’ cooperation to solve crisis
United Nations – The UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon called for “full cooperation” of all parties in finding a peaceful solution to the crisis of South Sudan Monday, in a phone call with its president Salva Kiir. Ban welcomed Kiir’s commitment to a cessation of hostilities... read more »
63 Boko Haram militants killed: Nigerian military
Lagos – At least 63 Boko Haram fighters were killed during Nigerian army’s raids following a recent pre-dawn attack on military barracks in Bama town by the militant sect in the northern state of Borno, a military spokesperson said Monday. The military launched ground and air operations... read more »
‘Fake’ interpreter at Mandela memorial claims to have exposed s...
London – The controversial sign language interpreter at Nelson Mandela’s memorial service has said he is a “great fake” who exposed the South African government. Thamsanqa Jantjie spoke about his controversial hand gestures at Mandela’s memorial in a video posted... read more »
S Sudan rebel leader demands proper talks before any truce deal
London – South Sudan rebel leader Riek Machar has said there must be proper negotiations before the rebels can agree to a truce with the government. Machar statement came after the government agreed to an immediate end to fighting, the BBC reports. The government has freed two of... read more »
