QUOTES

'The people of Ghana have spoken, the people have voted for change at this time and we respect it with all humility.’

– Vice-President Mahamudu Bawumia after former President John Mahama has won a historic comeback election victory

‘The Egyptian Government must not seek to bypass its obligations under international human rights and refugee law with domestic legislation that would facilitate further abuses against refugees and asylum seekers. President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi must return this deeply flawed law to parliament for meaningful consultations with the refugee community, human rights organisations and other key stakeholders, before amending the law to bring it in line with Egypt's international obligations.’

– Ahmoud Shalaby, Amnesty International's Egypt Researcher. Amnesty International says al-Sisi must not ratify the new asylum law approved by Parliament, which, if enacted, would further undermine refugee rights in Egypt amid the ongoing crackdown on people seeking protection and safety in the country.

‘Work will ensue in seeing how best that can be achieved, but we do expect him to attend as the United States is the next president of the G20.’

– President Cyril Ramaphosa, who said he has invited incoming US President Donald Trump for a state visit during the G20 mega event in Johannesburg next year. Trump will be one of 40 global leaders expected to visit during a packed agenda of meetings of the global bloc of developed and emerging nations.