The United Nations General Assembly has overwhelmingly adopted a non-binding resolution calling for an end to the US economic, commercial and financial embargo against Cuba. It is the 34th time the Assembly has passed such a resolution since 1992. South Africa supported the resolution and called for stalled talks between Washington and Havana to resume amid worsening humanitarian conditions in Cuba. The vote follows a heated exchange between Cuban and US representatives at the Assembly on Tuesday. Sherwyn Bryce-Pease reports from New York.

The United Nations General Assembly has overwhelmingly adopted a non-binding resolution calling for an end to the US economic, commercial and financial embargo against Cuba. It is the 34th time the Assembly has passed such a resolution since 1992. South Africa supported the resolution and called for stalled talks between Washington and Havana to resume amid worsening humanitarian conditions in Cuba. The vote follows a heated exchange between Cuban and US representatives at the Assembly on Tuesday. Sherwyn Bryce-Pease reports from New York.

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UN General Assembly renews call to end US embargo on Cuba as South Africa urges dialogue between both nations

South Africa's Electoral Commission says its results system is ready for the upcoming local government elections. The Commission made the announcement at the launch of the National Results Operations Centre in Johannesburg, where it also outlined measures to improve voting station efficiency and ensure results are published on time.
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South Africa's Electoral Commission says its results system is ready for the upcoming local government elections. The Commission made the announcement at the launch of the National Results Operations Centre in Johannesburg, where it also outlined measures to improve voting station efficiency and ensure results are published on time. Channel Africa's Lebogang Mabange reports.

South Africa’s IEC says results system is ready for local government elections, with timely results a priority

South Africa says talks with the United States are continuing over preferential access to the US market for its exports under the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA). International Relations and Cooperation Minister Ronald Lamola says the US remains an important market, particularly for South Africa's automotive and agricultural sectors. He was speaking at Wits University in Johannesburg during a public lecture on South Africa's priorities in a changing global order, marking the launch of the Global Africa Research Initiative. Channel Africa's reporter Michael Mbewe filed this report.

South Africa says talks with the United States are continuing over preferential access to the US market for its exports under the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA). International Relations and Cooperation Minister Ronald Lamola says the US remains an important market, particularly for South Africa's automotive and agricultural sectors. He was speaking at Wits University in Johannesburg during a public lecture on South Africa's priorities in a changing global order, marking the launch of the Global Africa Research Initiative. Channel Africa's reporter Michael Mbewe filed this report.

South Africa and US continue AGOA trade talks as Pretoria seeks preferential market access for key exports

We continue with The Discourse, looking at Africa’s push for reparations for slavery and colonialism. The African Union is working towards a common continental position, with Ghana among the countries helping to advance the issue internationally. But how can these efforts translate into practical action? Joining us is Dr Jane Mufamadi, Chairperson of the African Union Committee of Experts on Reparations.

We continue with The Discourse, looking at Africa&rsquo;s push for reparations for slavery and colonialism. The African Union is working towards a common continental position, with Ghana among the countries helping to advance the issue internationally. But how can these efforts translate into practical action? Joining us is Dr Jane Mufamadi, Chairperson of the African Union Committee of Experts on Reparations.

UN General Assembly renews call to end US embargo on Cuba as South Africa urges dialogue between both nations

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