African leaders are happy that they were heard out by both the Russian and Ukrainian presidents, Mzuvukile Maqetuka has told RT
Africa came up with its Ukraine peace initiative because the conflict between Moscow and Kiev is hampering the continent’s development and “bedeviling” the whole world, the South African ambassador to Russia, Mzuvukile Maqetuka, has told RT.
Maqetuka’s interview, which was published on Sunday, was dedicated to Mandela Day, which is celebrated on July 18 in honor of Nelson Mandela, the iconic anti-apartheid activist, who served as South Africa’s president between 1994 and 1999.
Speaking about the African peace plan, the ambassador suggested that “Mandela would be very proud of the decision that was taken by the seven African leaders to take their role in international politics to assist in the resolution of a conflict that is bedeviling the whole world.”
A high-profile delegation, featuring the presidents of South…