allAfrica

News from allafrica dot com

1. Africa: Message From WHO DG Tedros to the People of Tenerife Regarding Hantavirus Response

   [WHO] To the people of Tenerife,

2. Nigeria: National Security Adviser Ribadu Holds Talks With VP Vance and Secretary Rubio in Washington DC

   [Presidency Nigeria] Abuja -- Nigeria and the United States are forging ahead in deepening cooperation on security, counterterrorism, regional stability, and strategic partnership.

3. Ethiopia: Ethiopia's President Taye Holds Talks With UN Official Li Junhua On Dev't Goals

   [ENA] Addis Ababa -- President Taye Atske-Selassie held high-level discussions today with the United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Economic and Social Affairs, Li Junhua, at the National Palace.

4. Botswana: Botswana Mourns Death of 'Remarkable' Former President Festus Mogae

   [allAfrica] Monrovia -- The government of Botswana has announced the death of former President Festus Mogae at the age of 86. Serving as the nation's third president since independence, Mogae was widely acclaimed for his commitment to good governance and his management of the diamond-rich country's economy during his decade-long tenure.

5. Africa: Statement on the Passing of H.E. Festus Gontebanye Mogae, former President of Botswana

   [Mo Ibrahim Foundation] The Mo Ibrahim Foundation is deeply saddened by the passing of H.E. Festus Gontebanye Mogae, former President of the Republic of Botswana, recipient of the 2008 Ibrahim Prize for Achievement in African Leadership, and former Chair of the Ibrahim Prize Committee.