US, Britain and Norway Warn South Sudan Parties Over Cease-fire Violations
JUBA — The United States, Britain and Norway have called on parties in South Sudan’s conflict to stop violating a cease-fire signed last month, their heads of mission in the capital Juba said on Tuesday. The deal aimed to…
Justin Kingland wishes wife a happy birthday (PHOTO)
My love and respect grows for you with each passing year. I am truly blessed to have you as my life partner. The various ups and downs that we have faced together in the life have further strengthened our bonding,…
UN Security Council Welcomes 6 New Members
The U.N. Security Council has welcomed six new non-permanent members — Equatorial Guinea, Ivory Coast, Kuwait, the Netherlands, Peru, and Poland. The six new countries, voted on by the 193-member General assembly for two-year terms, will have a strong…
Congo’s Top Catholic Slams State ‘Barbarism’ After Deadly Protests
KINSHASA, DRC — The head of the Roman Catholic Church in Congo on Tuesday condemned a crackdown on protests against President Joseph Kabila as “barbarism,” escalating a confrontation between the government and one of the country’s most powerful institutions….
Liberian President-elect Tempers Expectations, Plans Agriculture Push
MONROVIA — Liberian President-elect George Weah on Tuesday set modest goals for his six-year term, calling for Liberia to start exporting crops and repairing decrepit infrastructure, in his first interview since winning election last week. Weah rode…