Africa: Only two from seven sign EASSY deal

Earlier in the week 7 African Governments were meant to be in South Africa for a further signing ceremony for the NEPAD Government Protocol. Four failed to turn up for “logistical” reasons. As we all know, it’s difficult getting airfares to South Africa these days. And at the last moment Zambia decided it wasn’t ready to sign as the new Minister had only been in post for a few weeks after the recent election.