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Policy Brief 3 of 2016 - “Leaving No-one Behind” Strengthening Civil Society’s Role in the Implementation of Goal 16 of the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development - 22 March 2016
This policy brief derives from proceedings of a multi-stakeholder workshop hosted by the Southern African Liaison Office (SALO) in collaboration with the National Alliance for the Development of Community Advice Offices (NADCAO) and African …
"Leaving No-one Behind: Strengthening Civil Society’s Role in the Implementation of Goal 16 of the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development" 22 March 2016, Pretoria
Civil society played an active role in the formulation of the Sustainable Development Goals. It is now important to consider the role of CSOs going forward, in ensuring effective implementation. This workshop aimed to explore how civil …
Africa - 18 March 2016
Angolan leader ‘to step down’ in 2018 Angolan President Jose Eduardo dos Santos said on Friday he plans to step down in 2018 after being at the helm since 1979, making him one of Africa’s longest-serving leaders. Angola, a member of OPEC …
Zimbabwe - 18 March 2016
Mugabe changes course as Harare woos IMF Zimbabwe’s President Robert Mugabe agreed to major reforms, including compensation for evicted white farmers and a big reduction in public sector wages, as the government tries to woo back …
Swaziland - 18 March 2016
New Germany, Singapore ambassadors for Swaziland Swaziland’s King Mswati III today received letters of credence from Germany and Singapore Ambassadors to Swaziland at the Lozitha Royal Palace, APA reports on Thursday.When meeting Walter …
Western Sahara - 18 March 2016
Western Sahara referendum key to peace A referendum on the future of the disputed territory of Western Sahara holds the key to peace and stability in North Africa, the pro-independence Polisario Front said on Wednesday. The former Spanish …
Madagascar - 18 March 2016
Trade fair to promote businesses with Asia opens in Madagascar A four-day trade fair to promote businesses with Asia opened on Thursday in Madagascar’s capital Antananarivo with a theme “Asia is beautiful”. Thousands of businessmen from …
South Sudan - 18 March 2016
South Sudan: UN Should Create Rights Monitor The United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) should appoint a special rapporteur to monitor and document human rights violations and promote justice in South Sudan. South Sudan’s human rights …
Sudan - 18 March 2016
Sudan threatens to shut South Sudan border Sudan on Thursday threatened to shut its border with South Sudan just weeks after reopening crossings, accusing Juba of backing insurgents battling Khartoum. South Sudan split from Sudan in 2011 …
Central African Republic - 18 March 2016
Central African Republic’s Biggest Challenge On March 30, president-elect Faustin-Archange Touadera will take office in the Central African Republic. His task, to quell the brutal sectarian violence that has torn his country apart, got even …
Somalia - 18 March 2016
Puntland Forces Continue Crushing Militants in Northern Somalia Coastal Province Puntland security forces launched crushing attacks on the hideouts of al-Shabaab militants in the Northern coastal province of Nugal on Thursday, killing …
DRC - 18 March 2016
DR Congo: Free Youth Activists Congolese authorities should immediately and unconditionally release two activists who were arrested one year ago during a pro-democracy youth workshop in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Fred Bauma and Yves …
Major SA foreign policy trends and issues for 2016 - 15 March 2016
In early 2015 SALO held a dialogue on Major South African Foreign Policy Trends and Issues for 2015 which received an overwhelming response, including a recommendation to annualize the dialogue. SALO therefore hosted a dialogue on the same …
Speech by former Deputy Foreign Minister and current SA Special Envoy to the Middle East and chair of the South African Council on International Relations, Mr Aziz Pahad.
Delivered at the SALO Annual Dialogue Series, Major South African Foreign Policy Trends and Issues for 2016 15 March 2016, at Burgers Park Hotel, Pretoria READ PDF here: AzizSpeech_SALO_15March2016
Policy Brief 2 of 2016 - Major SA Foreign Policy Trends and Issues for 2016
This policy brief stems from a multi-stakeholder dialogue hosted by SALO on the 15th of March 2016, to examine South Africa’s “Major Foreign Policy Trends and Issues for 2016”. Speakers* included, among others, Mr. Aziz Pahad (South …
BREAKING DOWN GENDER BARRIERS IN PEACEKEEPING by Tamara Naidoo, Showers Mawowa, Richard Smith, Molly Dhlamini and Anna MollerLoswick
Tuesday 8th March 2016 - Sowetan Read PDF here: International Women’s Day 2016 article
National Action Plan to combat Racism, Racial Discrimination, Xenophobia and Related Intolerance (2016 – 2021) - Draft for public consultation
National Action Plan to combat Racism, Racial Discrimination, Xenophobia and Related Intolerance (2016 – 2021) - Draft for public consultation - See more at: http://www.justice.gov.za/docs/other-docs/nap.html#sthash.yfRueIq5.dpuf
Africa - 11 March 2016
Zuma hopes for deeper ties after Nigeria trip President Jacob Zuma arrived back in South Africa on Wednesday after he concluded his two-day state visit to Nigeria with an agreement to formalise the South Africa-Nigeria Business Council, the …
Zimbabwe - 11 March 2016
Zimbabwe plans to compensate farmers for seized land Zimbabwe plans to start compensating mainly white farmers who lost their land and livelihoods during state- backed farm invasions that began in 2000 and triggered a near decade-long …
Swaziland - 11 March 2016
Swazi Security Budget Soars Swaziland is to spend US$150 million on security in the coming year, the kingdom’s annual budget reveals. It amounts to 11 percent of the tiny kingdom’s total budget. The money will be spent on the army (USDF), …