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‘Elders’ group of ex-leaders founded by Mandela urges Trump to accept defeat

‘Elders’ group of ex-leaders founded by Mandela urges Trump to accept defeat

Nelson Mandela THE Elders, a group of prominent former world leaders, voiced concern at U.S. President Donald Trump's refusal to concede electoral defeat, saying it showed disrespect for the integrity of American democracy. The group was founded by late former South African President Nelson Mandela and is now chaired by former Irish President Mary Robinson. It includes Mandela's widow Graca Machel, former U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, Nobel Peace Prize-winning former presidents of Colombia and Liberia, and an array of other former world leaders. Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter is an emeritus member. Trump's position was "putting at risk the functioning…
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Beyond COVID-19, Africa needs an integrated approach to development

Beyond COVID-19, Africa needs an integrated approach to development

PETER ERIKSSON and BAN KI-MOON As the virus spreads across the African continent, innovative and collaborative initiatives are springing up to strengthen healthcare systems.  Mobile apps that transmit agricultural prices and weather forecasts to farmers are also being used to send out messages on how to avoid contagion by Covid-19. In South Africa, the government is working with the private sector to manufacture 10,000 ventilators. In Kenya and Ghana, garment factories have switched to producing masks and protective clothing. But in spite of this noteworthy spirit of collaboration and the efforts in healthcare systems to contain the pandemic, Covid-19 cases…
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