QUOTES

‘I am very proud of our young people... they have stepped forward peaceful and I want to tell them we are going to engage them. We are going to have a conversation so that together we can build a greater nation.’

– President William Ruto, saying he is ready for ‘a conversation’ with thousands of ‘peaceful’ young protesters who held nationwide demonstrations last week to oppose proposed tax increases

‘The cost of logistics and supply chain across Africa is very high relative to other global markets,’ which presents a good opportunity.’

– Mohammed Akoojee, DP World’s CEO for sub-Saharan Africa. The company plans to spend $3bn over the next three to five years on new port and logistics infrastructure in Africa to meet long-term growth that includes surging demand for critical mineral exports

‘It has been 30 years since the genocide, and therefore bringing the perpetrators before the courts of law should be a matter of urgency. Genocide survivors have waited for too long and they need justice.’

– Naftal Ahishakiye, spokesperson for the genocide support group Ibuka on efforts to detain the remaining Rwandan genocide fugitives

‘The people of South Africa have voted and have made known their wishes and concerns. We must not rest until every person receives every service they need. We pray for our nation for our spirits to be lifted. We must be brave. We look into this rising tide with optimism and hope. Those who seek to sour divisions in our country will not succeed; those who seek to undermine our institutions will fail. Nothing will distract us from serving the people.’

– President Cyril Ramaphosa after his re-election