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Uganda Police Attack Journalists Covering Opposition

Uganda Police Attack Journalists Covering Opposition

Journalists covering the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) presidential candidate Kizza Besigye came under fire from Police in Moroto under the command of the DPC George Obia – which attack left the equipment of the NTV crew destroyed. Trouble started after NTV journalists started filming a road block that had been erected along Moroto-Tapac road […]

Rwanda Refuses to Send Troops to Burundi

Rwanda Refuses to Send Troops to Burundi

Rwandan President Paul Kagame has stated that the country will not offer troops to an African Union (AU) peacekeeping force proposed to be sent to Burundi, a move that could further dent the bloc’s desire to halt the spiralling violence in the central African country. “Even with the proposed (AU) military contingent sent to Burundi, […]

Burundi Rejects African Peacekeeping Force On Its Soil

Burundi Rejects African Peacekeeping Force On Its Soil

Burundi’s government has reacted angrily to the African Union’s decision to deploy a 5,000-strong peacekeeping force to curb ongoing violence in the troubled country, saying it will prevent foreign troops from entering its borders. The African Union’s Peace and Security Council agreed on Friday night to deploy an African Prevention and Protection Mission (MAPROBU) for […]

African Union to send 5,000 peace keepers to Burundi to protect civilians

African Union to send 5,000 peace keepers to Burundi to protect civilians

Uganda said on Saturday it would resume mediating peace talks for Burundi after violence that has pushed the Central African country close to civil war and led the African Union to prepare for the imposition of a peace keeping force. Both the government and Burundi’s largest opposition coalition welcomed the move to restart talks. On […]

UN to Send Expert Monitors to Burundi

UN to Send Expert Monitors to Burundi

The top UN human rights assembly has approved a resolution calling for the immediate deployment of experts to Burundi to investigate abuses and prevent the escalation of violence, as the Africa Union warned that it won’t allow a “genocide” to take place. At least 87 people were killed on Friday in the worst violence in […]

Burundi: ‘Help us, the world needs to know that a genocide is under way’ says opposition

Burundi: ‘Help us, the world needs to know that a genocide is under way’ says opposition

“Help us, the world needs to know that the genocide is underway.” These were the words of Jeremie Minani, a spokesman for the Burundian coalition known as Cnared, following the death of nearly 90 people during clashes in the Burundian capital on 11 December. The UN Security Council (UNSC) unanimously voted on 12 November for […]

Four African Organizations Named Finalists for $100,000 One Africa Award

Four African Organizations Named Finalists for $100,000 One Africa Award

The 2015 finalists for the annual $100,000 USD ONE Africa Award were today announced by the ONE Campaign in Johannesburg. These are: Africa!Ignite of South Africa; Community Link of Uganda; Support for Women in Agriculture and Environment (SWAGEN) of Uganda; and The Global Shea Alliance of Ghana. The 2015 ONE Africa Award winner will be […]

Burundi, has one of the finest light-filled educational facility for deaf children

Burundi, has one of the finest light-filled educational facility for deaf children

“Acquiring literacy is an empowering process, enabling millions to enjoy access to knowledge and information, which broadens horizons, increases opportunities and creates alternatives for building a better life.” Kofi Annan In the northern part of Burundi is where you will find Muyinga Library, one of the best educational facility for deaf children. The design was […]

Herculean Task for Tanzania President Magufuli, At Home and in the Region

Herculean Task for Tanzania President Magufuli, At Home and in the Region

John Pombe Magufuli, who was inaugurated last Thursday as the fifth President of the United Republic of Tanzania, has his work cut out. Almost immediately, he has to deal with thorny problems — in the country and around the region — bequeathed to him by his immediate predecessor, Jakaya Kikwete. The most obvious issue at […]

Nine Killed In Burundi As Violence Worsens

Nine Killed In Burundi As Violence Worsens

Gunmen executed nine people in Burundi’s capital hours before police launched house-to-house searches for weapons on Sunday, amid international fears of fresh bloodletting in the central African nation. Hundreds of police and soldiers ringed the opposition flashpoint Mutakura district of the capital Bujumbura early Sunday to start a widely feared crackdown on “enemies of the […]

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