SOUTH AFRICA SAYS US MISREPRESENTED ITS POLICIES AFTER VISA CURBS. (PHOTO).
South Africa says US misrepresented its policies after visa curbs South Africa's foreign ministry said on Wednesday that it had noted with concern U.S. visa restrictions on some people from South Africa announced by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio a day earlier. The foreign ministry added in a statement that the U.S. announcement aligned with "the mischaracterisation of South Africa's domestic policies by fringe groups". "We maintain that challenges in our bilateral relations with the USA can only be resolved by constructive engagement through state actors on both sides of the diplomatic channel not unilateral acts," the statement said, Reuters reported. Trump has repeatedly criticized South Africa since the start of his second term for what he falsely claims is the racial persecution of its white minority, citing affirmative action laws aimed at addressing the inequality that has persisted since apartheid. It was not clear who would be impacted by...
Senate President,Dr Abubakar Bukola Saraki,yesterday friday,urged the Nigerian Dream Team VI in the men's football event at the ongoing Rio Olympics Games not to give up as a result of their setback in the match against Germany.Saraki in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity,Yusuph Olaniyonu,in Abuja,also commended the quartet of Blessing Okagbare,Gloria Asumnu,Jennifer Madu and Agnes Osazuwa,for their qualification for the 4 by 100 metre race finals.He urged them to make Nigeria proud by picking the gold at the finals of the race.He specifically charged the men's football team to ensure that they win the third place match so as to bring home the bronze medal.''Setbacks are part of life,but rising above setbaks makes the champion.I believe you will make the country proud by bringing home the bronze in this final episode of your soccer campaign at Rio.Be assured that any effort you xpend in making this last encounter a successful venture will still be highly rewarding as it will change the story about your performance and take the name of the country a notch higher and in the best of lights.Therefore,I want to urge you to spare no efforts at making sure that you seize this last opportunity to change the narrative of our participation in the football event for the better,'' he stated.He further urged the 4 by 100 relay team to do their utmost to transcend their limitation.''The Gold is yours for grabs.Don't forget that Nigerian athletes have always put forth spectacular performances in this particular track event.So,I urge you to go for gold in this final encounter'',the Senate President added.Saraki also urged Nigerians not to relent in their support and prayers for the nation's flag-bearers in the various competitions until the final whistle.One more photo below.
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