UK FM Lammy vows ‘new approach’ ahead of Africa trip 

LONDON, Nov 3: UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy on Sunday vowed a "new approach" with Africa that will "listen rather than tell" as he began a visit to Nigeria and South Africa.

"Our new approach will deliver respectful partnerships that listen rather than tell, deliver long-term growth rather than short-term solutions and build a freer, safer, more prosperous continent," he said, according to a press release from his ministry.

"I want to hear what our African partners need and foster relationships so that the UK and our friends and partners in Africa can grow together," he added, as he set off for his first trip to the continent as foreign minister. Lammy said that economic growth would "underpin our relationships in Nigeria, South Africa and beyond". �AFP