A 2018 lecture series honoring Desmond Tutu discussed UN General Assembly issues and President Ramaphosa's vision for peace.

The entities involved

• Cyril Ramaphosa →

  President of South Africa since 2018

  • The African National Congress objects to the appointment of an evidence leader in an ongoing inquiry.Mon 17:53
  • Talks regarding an Iran deal are underway, with a ceasefire reached after deadly exchanges, and Trump supporting Israel.Mon 17:12
• Desmond Tutu →

  South African churchman, politician, archbishop, Nobel Prize winner (1931–2021)

  Nothing else this week.

• United Nations →

  global international and intergovernmental organization

  • Escalating conflict involves Iran and Saudi Arabia, with fighting intensifying between Saudi-backed forces and Houthis. Karami warns of a firm response to miscalculation.Mon 17:52
  • The African Union established a joint mechanism on reparative justice.Mon 17:31
• South Africa →

  country in southern Africa

  • Matthew Chaskalson has been appointed as the chief evidence leader in a national inquiry in South Africa.Mon 17:53
  • Wildfire smoke is threatening business operations and health in South Africa.Mon 17:51

Related events

• Cyril Ramaphosa leads South Africa through global commitments and works with international bodies on global issues.Jul 13
• Cyril Ramaphosa delivered a lecture at the University of Mpumalanga addressing South African democracy.Sep 4
• In Cape Town, Cyril Ramaphosa addressed economic challenges in South Africa and committed to a peaceful Middle East solution during an event hosted by a Chief Rabbi.Sep 9
• Cyril Ramaphosa addressed the SADC summit on August 19th regarding immigration policy.Aug 19
• South Africa aims to promote peace and stability across Africa, supported by ARF election observation missions in Southern Africa.Aug 27