International Criminal Court Opening Examination into the Situation in Burundi
Since April 2015, I have closely followed the situation in Burundi and repeatedly called upon all involved to refrain from violence, warning that those alleged to be committing crimes falling within the jurisdiction of the International Criminal Court (“ICC” or “the Court”) could be held individually accountable. In the course of the on-going crisis, more […]
541 Civilians Killed in Sudan, Nuba Mountains
The government forces and allied militias have reportedly killed 541 civilians, including 13 children, and burned 25 villages in the Nuba Mountains during March and April this year. The Nuba Mountains Observatory for Human Rights announced that the Sudanese Air Force Antonovs dropped 563 bombs between 25 March and 12 April, along with indiscriminate shelling […]
Leave When Your Time Is Up: Kofi Annan to African Leaders
Former UN secretary-general Kofi Annan has urged African leaders to leave when their mandated time is up and to avoid excluding opposing voices if elections are to cease contributing to conflicts on the continent. The renowned international diplomat said that while unconstitutional changes to government on the continent had reduced, exclusionary politics threatened to reverse […]
200 Somalis Drown after a boat carrying 400 people capsize in Mediterranean
Dozens of African migrants have reportedly drowned after a boat carrying 400 people capsized in the Mediterranean Sea. Most of the 400 migrants aboard the boat were fleeing from Somalia, Ethiopia and Eritrea and had been hoping to reach Italy. Somali media reports say that rescue workers have only managed to save 29 passengers from […]
200 Ethiopian Civilians Killed, Children Missing
The death toll from a raid carried out by attackers from South Sudan in western Ethiopia has risen to 208 people, an Ethiopian official said, adding that 108 children were kidnapped. By Sunday afternoon, the number had risen to “208 dead and 75 people wounded” from a figure of 140 a day earlier, government spokesman […]
55,500 South Sudanese Arrive in Sudan in Two Months
About 55,500 South Sudanese arrive in Sudan in two months. The influx of South Sudanese into East Darfur, South Darfur and West Kordofan continues, with an estimated 55,500 people having arrived in the country since the end of January 2016, according to aid organisations. This is equivalent to almost 1,000 people per day. They reportedly […]
Malawi Moves Mozambican Refugees From Public School
Authorities in Nsanje are removing close to 90 Mozambican refugees from a public school to a works camp ahead of opening on Monday for third term of school calendar. Director of Administration for Nsanje District Council Richardson Mkolombwe said all the 88 refugees will be removed from Ndindi Primary School to an Mota Engil works […]
Nigeria Troops Rescue 11,595 Hostages From Boko Haram
At least 11, 595 civilians held at various enclaves by Boko Haram have been rescued, the Nigerian Army headquarters said on Monday, as troops intensify efforts to clear and mop up all insurgent activities in the terror-ravaged northeast. The army said the rescue operations were carried out within the past six weeks. Women and young […]
UN asks Ban Ki-moon for Burundi Options
The United Nations Security Council asked U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Friday to provide options for a police deployment to Burundi, where simmering political violence has stoked fears the small African state could spiral into ethnic conflict. Burundi has been embroiled in political violence since President Pierre Nkurunziza said last April he would seek a […]
40 000 Zimbabweans To Be Deported From UK
British Members of Parliament have warned that plans to deport skilled migrant workers who earn less than £35 000 per year and originate from non-European Union (EU) countries will create a skills shortage in the economy. At least 40 000 migrants, among them Zimbabweans, will be affected by the new regulations which come into effect […]
