Africa to Miss MDGs Deadline
United Nations (UN) Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon will be convening a special summit later this year to discuss Africa's Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). The continent is set to miss the 2015 deadline of halving poverty.
As for the Southern African Development Community, the 2010 FIFA World Cup is expected to emulate this year’s African Cup of Nations as a success and also unite people.
However, despite the coming extravaganza, persistent poverty and underdevelopment remains topical and with Africa likely to fall short of the MDG. Ban, who was speaking at the opening session of the African Union Assembly in Ethiopia, also announced an advocacy group consisting of prominent personalities from across the globe to raise awareness and emphasise Africa’s MDG priorities.
To read the article titled, “Africa's MDG target remain a concern,” click here.
As for the Southern African Development Community, the 2010 FIFA World Cup is expected to emulate this year’s African Cup of Nations as a success and also unite people.
However, despite the coming extravaganza, persistent poverty and underdevelopment remains topical and with Africa likely to fall short of the MDG. Ban, who was speaking at the opening session of the African Union Assembly in Ethiopia, also announced an advocacy group consisting of prominent personalities from across the globe to raise awareness and emphasise Africa’s MDG priorities.
To read the article titled, “Africa's MDG target remain a concern,” click here.
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SABC News
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