Carole Landry

Carole Landry covers the United Nations for @AFP. Postings in Moscow, Washington, Johannesburg and Paris.

Africans win UN vote on Britain’s last colony

Africa Carole Landry - 23 May 2019

Britain routed in UN vote on Chagos

UN orders UK to end rule of Chagos Islands

Africa Carole Landry - 23 May 2019

The Indian Ocean archipelago has been at the center of a decades-long dispute over Britain's decision to separate it from Mauritius in 1965

Britain faces UN defeat over Chagos islands

Africa Carole Landry - 22 May 2019

The Indian Ocean archipelago has been at the centre of a decades-long dispute over Britain's decision to separate it from Mauritius in 1965

Matjila lashes out at UN over Western Sahara

Article Carole Landry - 30 Apr 2019

The SA Ambassador told the council his government had considered opposing the measure that renewed the MINURSO mission until October 31

Haley: US ‘will be taking names’ during UN vote on Jerusalem

Article Carole Landry - 20 Dec 2017

US Ambassador Nikki Haley promised that she will report back to President Donald Trump with the names of those who support a draft resolution

World leaders anxious to hear Trump as UN assembly kicks off

Article Carole Landry - 19 Sep 2017

Trump takes the podium at the General Assembly, presenting his message to the world as he pushes his nationalist "America First" agenda.

US softens North Korea resolution ahead of UN vote

Article Carole Landry - 11 Sep 2017

Washington has led the international drive to punish the rogue state after it detonated its sixth and most powerful nuclear device earlier this month.

Security Council fails to adopt Palestinian resolution

Article Carole Landry - 31 Dec 2014

A UN resolution for a Palestinian state and the end to the Israeli occupation fell short of being adopted by the Security Council.

Will climate funding ever reach those in need?

Article Carole Landry - 1 Jun 2010

African leaders set their sights on battling climate change on Tuesday on the final day of a summit hosted by President Nicolas Sarkozy.

Africa seeks stronger global voice ahead of Nice summit

Article Carole Landry - 31 May 2010

African leaders made their case for a stronger voice in world affairs on Monday ahead of a summit hosted by President Nicolas Sarkozy.

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SA’s SEZs create decent jobs

special reports - 25 Sep 2020

The Specia Economic Zone programme is used as a critical tool for accelerating the country’s industrial development agenda

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The new normal in tourism is business unusual

special reports - 25 Sep 2020

Innovation and changing trends have kept some tour operators in the green, though most have struggled during the tight lockdown

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TENDER NO. BOBS 05/2020 PROVISION OF CERTIFICATION SERVICES TO BOTSWANA BUREAU OF STANDARDS QUALITY MANAGEMENT SERVICES

special reports - 25 Sep 2020

The Botswana Bureau of Standards (BOBS) invites tenders from reputable companies for the provision of certification services

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The Galaxy Z Fold2 smartphone breaks all the rules

special reports - 25 Sep 2020

The Galaxy Z Fold2 has meaningful innovations that offer users enhanced refinements and some unique foldable user experiences

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Adventures, ghost tours and big skies await visitors to the Cape Winelands

special reports - 23 Sep 2020

All of the CWDM destinations are accessible within a 30- to 120-minute drive from Cape Town, creating real value for money

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SingularityU Online Summit to contribute to SME growth in 2020

special reports - 23 Sep 2020

The global speakers lined up for this year's event will address the challenges and opportunities specifically facing small businesses

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Policy priorities lie with urgent economic reforms

special reports - 23 Sep 2020

Professor Raymond Parsons believes that business and consumer sentiment in South Africa would both benefit from even lower borrowing costs

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Javett Art Centre at the University of Pretoria to reopen on Heritage Day

special reports - 22 Sep 2020

The new, drive-through sculpture exhibition brings to four the number of exhibitions of iconic African and South African art