Cape Town — The European Union (EU) has called on all states in the Great Lakes region to stop support from flowing to armed groups in the Democratic Republic of Congo, but has singled out Rwanda for an unusually blunt warning. In a statement issued on December 31, referring to rebels of the “March 23 […]
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The East African Community Regional Forces (EACRF) deployed in the Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo have taken over two territories formally under control of the M23 fighters. This was reached on Saturday, December 31 in a meeting between officials from the East African Community Regional Force (EACRF), the ad Hoc Verification Mechanism and Extended Joint […]
Omdurman / Khartoum — On Friday, members of the Greater Omdurman Resistance Committees and other protesters against the October 2021 coup d’état commemorated the people killed during anti-junta protests on December 30 last year. During the December 26 demonstrations, at least 42 protesters sustained injuries. The Public Prosecutor decided to form a committee to investigate […]
Mogadishu — The Federal government of Somalia has issued a statement announcing fresh fighting in the central coastal region of Mudug, a hotbed of terror. The battle occurred in the vicinity of Harardere after two groups within Al-Shabaab disagreed over the surrender to the Somali army after a series of battlefield defeats. A number of […]
At least nine people were killed and others injured in a stampede at a new year’s event that also had a fireworks display at Freedom City Mall in Kampala, police have said. According to Kampala Metropolitan deputy police spokesperson, Luke Owoyesigyire, the victims were crushed as hundreds of people tried to return to the hall […]
Nairobi — President William Ruto has mourned Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI as a towering theologian and a steadfast servant of the church. In his message of comfort, the Head of State stated that his death marks the end of a truly great life. “As a quiet and gentle leader, the late Pope Benedict XVI astutely […]
Kismayo — Jubaland state of Somalia said its troops killed several Al-Shabaab members were killed in the Lower Juba region during a counter-attack. Lieutenant general Ismail Sahardid Keydsane confirmed that the regional troops repulsed an attack against a military base in Baarka, which lies near the coastal town of Kismayo. Jubaland is preparing for an […]
Garowe — The President of Puntland, Said Abdullahi Deni, has issued a statement on the situation in the city of Lasanood. He accused Somaliland of carrying out a brutal attack on the civilians. Deni said that the Somaliland army killed innocent people, who came out only to protest against the hunting of the key figures, […]
Nairobi — A section of Kenyans says 2022 was a bad year generally due to the high cost of living and unemployment. According to a survey by Infotrak, almost half of the respondents polled were dissatisfied with events during the year which had the August election and transitioning to a new government. The respondents also […]
Khartoum — The Sudanese Professionals Association (SPA) is organising a number of workshops to prepare for the nation-wide dialogues on the five outstanding issues that have to be agreed on with the military junta in order to start a new transitional period governed by a civilian government. The dialogues are scheduled to start on January […]
Implementation of Pretoria agreement speeds up. Ethiopia’s federal government would retake command of the city of Mekelle, capital of the Tigray regional state, in the coming few days, exactly two years after the onset of war in November 2022. On December 29, 2022, federal police troops were stationed in Mekelle to safeguard federal facilities and […]
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East Africa: South Sudan Drowns in War
The new President of Kenya, William Ruto (PhD), revealed on the eve of this year’s Christmas, December 24, 2022, how his government is deeply concerned about the recent escalation of hostilities in South Sudan, a nation with which Kenya shares a narrow border compared to other neighbors. Ruto’s statement referred to his country as a […]
Five million of the people are in Tigray Authorities in Ethiopia estimate that over eight million people are now dependent on humanitarian aid because of the war in the country’s north. A report was released when the humanitarian situation in North Ethiopia began to improve after a peace deal was reached between the federal government […]
Addis Abeba — UN agencies, the Ethiopian authorities and other partners kicked off on Friday, a nationwide integrated measles vaccination campaign targeting more than 15 million children. Recent reports in Ethiopia show measles outbreaks spreading especially in IDP sites and areas affected by the ongoing drought crisis. Last summer, measles outbreak was reported in Berehet […]
Addis Abeba — Ethiopia’s draft resolution requesting the Fifth Committee of the UN General Assembly to not approve any resources for the International Commission of Human Rights Experts on Ethiopia (ICHREE) was defeated on Friday by a vote of 71 against 32 in favor, whereas 50 members states abstained the vote. This is the second […]
Nairobi — South-African retailer Massmart that runs Games Stores has reached an agreement with its employees on store closure as well as employee benefits. The Company and the Kenya Union of Commercial Food and Allied Workers have agreed on closure rationale as well as terminal benefits for workers. On October 4 2022, the Company initiated […]
Nairobi — Tributes continue to pour in for the late veteran Television Anchor Catherine Kasavauli who succumbed to cervical cancer on Thursday. Kasavuli died at the Kenyatta National Hospital where she was undergoing treatment. National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula has eulogized the television icon as a talented professional who made impactful contributions to the country. […]
Nairobi — President William Ruto has eulogised veteran Television newscaster Catherine Kasavuli as a cheerful, articulate and intelligent news anchor who took to television with unprecedented flair. In his message of comfort to Kasavuli’s family and friends, the Head of State stated that the departed newscaster’s pleasant smile, clear steady voice, and elegance made her […]