Mauritius, Chagos Islands – 50 Years On, Judgement Day Is Almost Nigh
Over the coming months, the long-term fate of the Chagos Islands could become a lot clearer. The clock is ticking on the fate of the Chagos islands. Located in the middle of the Indian Ocean, the overseas UK territory has been the site of a strategic US military base for the past half-century, but the […]
Eight People Killed in Ugandan Army Barracks
Seven people have been shot dead inside Makindye Military barracks by a soldier who has also been killed in the shoot out. The spokesperson of Military police Capt Edward Birungi confirmed the incident, saying the barracks has been cordoned off. Most of those confirmed dead are soldiers’ wives. Lt. Col. Paddy Ankunda, the army spokesman […]
A Wake-Up Call for Eritrea and Ethiopia War: Attacks Just a ‘Skirmish’
A 12 June clash between Eritrea and Ethiopia comes as the Horn of Africa’s two most implacable rivals face a crossroads. As Asmara seeks ways out of its long isolation, and Addis Ababa seeks to maintain and expand its role on the global stage, they and their partners would be wise to turn this new […]
Ethiopian security forces kill more than 400 protesters
Ethiopian security forces have killed more than 400 protesters and others, and arrested tens of thousands more during widespread protests in the Oromia region since November 2015. The Ethiopian government should urgently support a credible, independent investigation into the killings, arbitrary arrests, and other abuses. The 61-page report. “‘Such a Brutal Crackdown’: Killings and Arrests […]
Is a Model Refugee Policy in Africa Doomed?
South Sudanese refugees, driven by food insecurity, a collapsing economy, and ongoing violence continue to arrive in northern Uganda despite the formation of a unity government back home in Juba. The return of Riek Machar, former vice president-cum-rebel leader, in April to take up the post of First Vice President has not improved the fortunes […]
Ethiopia and Eritrea Officially At War: Eritrea Launches Full-scale Ground Invasion of Ethiopia
The isolated regime in Eritrea has launched a full-scale attack in northern Ethiopia last night, following the recent report by UN Commission of Inquiry, in which it says the regime has committed crimes against humanity, reliable sources confirmed to Awramba times. According to our sources, heavy fighting is taking place in two separate fronts, Tsorena […]
South Africa Government Angry With the Manner in Which Terrorism Alerts Were Handled
The South African government takes the threat of violent extremism and terrorism very seriously. It is a global phenomenon that no nation can claim immunity from. As part of their work, our security agencies are in constant liaison with foreign intelligence services represented in South Africa. Their work includes information exchanges on threats presented by […]
Eritrea Responds to ‘One-Sided’ UN Report
Preliminary Response of the Government of Eritrea to the Report of the Commission of Enquiry A three-person panel, called the “Commission of Inquiry” (COI), is campaigning to take yet another African country, this time Eritrea, to the International Criminal Court. The COI claims that it “has reasonable grounds to believe that crimes against humanity have […]
Stopping South Africa’s Cycles of Violence
‘Inxeba lenlitziyo’ an isiXhosa term meaning ‘wound of the heart’ – perfectly describes what lies behind violence in South Africa, and why efforts to ‘fight crime’ cannot deliver the expected returns in safety and security. Between 2010 and 2015, I interviewed men convicted of violent crimes and who were serving long sentences in maximum-security prisons. […]
Protest Against Kenya’s Electoral Body Turns Deadly
One person was shot dead in a protest against Kenya’s election body in the western city of Kisumu, as supporters of opposition Cord coalition Monday also took to the streets in the capital Nairobi. Five others are fighting for their lives at Kisumu County Hospital with gunshot wounds. A senior administrator at the hospital said […]
