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News Briefs 11 October 2019
Swaziland Broke Swaziland Govt Wants to Borrow Another E1bn to Complete Unnecessary Convention Centre The Government of Swaziland / eSwatini is to seek another E1.2 billion (US$83 million) in loans to complete the building of a conference …
From the desk of the President - on President Muhammadu Buhari's state visit
Dear Fellow South African, Last week, I had the honour to host President Muhammadu Buhari of Nigeria on a state visit. Some people had thought that the visit would be tense and difficult following the attacks last month on foreign nationals …
News Briefs 4 October 2019
Democratic Republic of Congo DR Congo President outlines vision for a ‘more representative’ UN Security Council In his first address to the UN General Assembly, Félix Tshisekedi underlined the need to reform the primary body charged with …
End of Mission Statement of the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the rights to freedom of peaceful assembly and of association, Mr. Clément Nyaletsossi Voule, on his visit to Zimbabwe (17-27 September 2019)
Harare, 27 September 2019 Members of the press, Ladies and gentlemen, In my capacity as United Nations Special Rapporteur on the rights to freedom of peaceful assembly and of association, I conclude today the first official visit carried by …
News Briefs 27 September 2019
Central African Republic Central African Republic President says country ‘remains fragile’, despite progress on peace deal President Faustin-Archange Touadéra of the Central African Republic (CAR), addressing the UN General Assembly’s …
News Briefs 20 September 2019
Democratic Republic of Congo Five killed in offensive on Rwandan warlord - DRC army A total of five people were killed in the offensive that eliminated a Rwandan Hutu rebel leader in Democratic Republic of Congo who was wanted by the …
Student Dialogue on the Current Conflict between Foreign Nationals and SA Citizens in Gauteng - 11 Sept 2019
" The dialogue was graced with young and vibrant individuals including foreign nationals. A truly diverse and multistakeholder dialogue. @salo_info#XenophobiaInSouthAfrica" - Lindiwe Mthembu (participant)
Policy Brief: Women of Western Sahara - 8 March 2019
On the 8th of March 2019, the Government of South Africa, joined by members of the diplomatic corps, civil society, and the broader citizens of South Africa hosted an International Women’s Day Colloquium in celebration of the role played by …
SALO facilitated dialogue on Sexual Gender-Based Violence -5 Sept 2019
On Thursday 5 September, SALO’s Research and Liaison Officer Milisuthando Mbete facilitated a dialogue on Sexual Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) in Pretoria’s inner city central’s ANC Ward 56 Branch. The speakers represented the the ANC …
News Briefs 06 September 2019
Zimbabwe Robert Mugabe, Zimbabwean leader who helped liberate and destroy his country, dies at 95 Robert Mugabe, the Zimbabwean president who rose to power as a champion of anti-colonial struggle but during 37 years of authoritarian rule …
News Briefs 30 August 2019
Zimbabwe Re-engagement goes off the rails Last week’s damning statement by the United States, European Union and other members of the international community on the human rights situation in Zimbabwe after opposition protests scheduled for …
News Briefs 23 August 2019
Democratic Republic of Congo Displaced by DR Congo violence, survivors’ testimonies highlight brutality of armed militia Briefing journalists in Geneva, UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) Spokesperson Babar Baloch, said that staff had heard numerous …
News Briefs 16 August 2019
Africa in General Sudan, South Sudan police sign cooperation deal Sudan and South Sudan police chiefs on Monday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) aimed at expanding cooperation between both sides, Anadolu Agency reports. Director …
SALO presents at DIRCO’s South African Women’s Capacity Building Programme on Conflict Resolution, Mediation and Negotiation - Aug 2019
SALO’s Research and Liaison Officer, Milisuthando Mbete participated in DIRCO’s South African Women’s Capacity Building Programme on Conflict Resolution, Mediation and Negotiation from 1 – 5 August 2019. This was followed by the Gertrude …
SALO Celebrates National Women's Day
SALO’s work respects the various international, regional and national Protocols, Frameworks and Legislation that promote the mainstreaming of gender, children and people with disabilities. SALO further promotes the empowerment of women and …
News Briefs 3 August 2019
Democratic Republic of Congo DR Congo ethnic violence stopping refugee returns: UN Violence and disease have displaced hundreds of thousands of people in the northeast Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and the threat of new clashes is …
Policy Brief - Deepening human Rights in South Africa through community activism on Gender-Based Violence, LGBTI, Xenophobia, Racism and Hate Speech
On the 21st of February 2019, the Southern African Liaison Office (SALO) held a dialogue on gender-based violence (GBV), LGBTQI, xenophobia, hate crimes and hate speech. The event was aimed at promoting civil society engagement, as well as …
News Briefs 19 July 2019
Democratic Republic of Congo High-level meeting on the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo affirms support for Government-led response and UN system-wide approach Almost a year after the outbreak of Ebola was declared in …
SALO will continue to be guided and inspired by the life, dreams and words of Nelson Mandela.
“The purpose of freedom is to create it for others.” Nelson Mandela As an organization that strives to build international consensus to help resolve conflicts especially in Africa, SALO will continue to be guided and inspired by the life, …
News Briefs 12 July 2019
African in General How the glow of the historic accord between Ethiopia and Eritrea has faded A year ago, Eritreans could hardly contain their joy as Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed touched down in Asmara. The city had seen nothing like …