Prime Minister Abiy won the prize, in part, for making peace with Eritrea after a two-decade conflict. 10 Dec 2019 Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has received the Nobel Peace Prize and hailed the role played by former foe Eritrea in resolving the long-running conflict between the two countries. “I accept this award on behalf of Ethiopians and Eritreans, especially those who made the ultimate sacrifice… Read more »
Shifting policies on land reform and food subsidies by successive governments have contributed to the dire situation. by Tendai Marima11 Dec 2019 Bulawayo, Zimbabwe – Every morning, just before the daily power cut kicks in, Juliet Gumbo enters her kitchen to start preparing her meal. It will be her only food for the day, but she will have it hours later, when… Read more »
Extremely low turnout reported in presidential vote as demonstrators in Algiers say deep reforms needed before polls. Four dead among six hostages taken by Boko Haram splinter group Islamic State West Africa Province in July.18 hours ago Members of a group that pledged allegiance to the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL or ISIS) have executed four Nigerian hostages held since… Read more »
Four dead among six hostages taken by Boko Haram splinter group Islamic State West Africa Province in July.18 hours ago Members of a group that pledged allegiance to the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL or ISIS) have executed four Nigerian hostages held since July, the French aid group Action Against Hunger said on Friday. The four victims were among the… Read more »
Sudan’s long history of human rights violations and civil war come to a close followed by amnesty and cooperation given by the United States. A recent law officially dissolves Omar al-Bashir’s political party and remnants of his government. This action could have been a leading factor to the new amicable policies between the US. Al-Bashir and his National Congress Party… Read more »
In 1994, one of the deadliest genocides in history began that would carry on for the next several years. The Rwandan Genocide, which began in 1994, was an ethnic conflict that resulted in millions of deaths and had very little international intervention. In the years following the genocide, international organizations began investigating the atrocity and trying to prevent a similar… Read more »
In Zambia, Japhet Chataba and Steven Samba have been sentenced to 15 years in prison for the crime of being gay. Zambia laws resemble those of the British colonial era. Homosexuality is covered by Sodomy laws that condemns bestiality. In Zambia homosexuality is viewed as a from of insanity and considered immoral. Section 155 (“Unnatural Offences”) of Zambia’s penal code… Read more »
Nairobi’s controversial governor Mike Sonko has been arrested on suspicion of involvement in a multi-million dollar corruption scandal. The director of public prosecutions said the investigation had been challenging because of repeated attempts by the accused to obstruct it. Mr Sonko is known for his love of gold jewellery and clothing. He has previously described the allegation as a witch-hunt… Read more »
PM Abdalla Hamdok says new law is not an act of revenge, but al-Bashir’s party condemns the decision by ‘illegal gov’t’.29 Nov 2019 Sudan‘s transitional authorities approved a law late on Thursday to “dismantle” the regime of former President Omar al-Bashir, including the dissolution of his political party and confiscation of all its properties – in response to a key demand… Read more »
US State Department says two countries will proceed with first exchange of ambassadors in 23 years.4 Dec 2019 The United States and Sudan plan to begin exchanging ambassadors again after a 23-year gap, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said in a statement on Wednesday in the latest sign of warming relations between the two countries. Relations between Washington and Khartoum have improved since… Read more »