The Morning Call
It is the biggest pulpit in the world and global leaders are yet again about to mount it. The general debate of the 73rd session of the UN General Assembly kicks off today in New york.
Now, we know that in the general debate, global leaders take the opportunity to press their agendas in their given slot. They speak about whatever is on their mind and try to set the global agenda for the coming year.
So, what is on the agenda for this year and how does it concern Africa?
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UN Security Council divided over Israel’s recognition of Somaliland
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UN Chief urges world leaders to choose peace over war in new year message
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Tensions between South Africa and US rise over detention of US officials
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CAR deploys armed forces and MINUSCA to secure elections
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UN condemns deadly drone strike on peacekeepers in Sudan’s Kordofan
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Femicide not officially recognised in Kenya despite rising cases