Ethiopia: Independent Inquiry Needed on Irreecha
The Ethiopian government should allow an independent, international investigation to determine how scores of people were killed at the country’s Irreecha festival on October 2,...
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Kenya does not expect any profits from early oil
Kenya does not expect to generate any profits from early oil production, with the first refined product set to be available in October 2017. Trucking...
Ethiopia stumbles along the road to reform
Ethiopia’s ruling party has racked up genuine successes in the 25 years since seizing power. It has presided over some of the fastest economic growth...
CUAMM expresses anxiety over Ethiopia’s Oromia disturbances.
CUAMM, an Italian non-governmental organisation, known as “Doctors with Africa” has expressed anxiety concerning the situation of the Oromia region of Ethiopia in the wake...
Tanzania’s new leader pleases, alarms with dramatic decrees
DODOMA, Tanzania – At first, Tanzania’s new president appeared keen on smashing corruption and wasteful government spending, capturing the admiration of many in this East...
Uganda: 20 years since ‘Aboke girls’ abduction
It was 20 years ago, that rebels from the Lord’s Resistance Army abducted 139 school girls. Those who were rescued remain scarred by the past....
Ethiopia: ‘anti-peace forces’ damage factories
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia — Ethiopia’s government said Friday that 11 factories and dozens of vehicles had been damaged in attacks by what it called “anti-peace...
OPINION: Ethiopia to address public grievances to maintain peace
By Desta Gebrehiwot Whether few or many died as a result of the recent violence, and no matter the circumstances, what is left is grief....
Regional Impact of South Sudan Crisis Growing as Civilians Flee Insecurity
South Sudan – Nearly three years after conflict erupted in South Sudan, the regional impact of the crisis is rising alarmingly as the number of...
Uganda to re-open embassy in Havana, Cuba
KAMPALA. President Museveni has announced Uganda is to re-open its embassy in the Cuban capital Havana. The announcement was made at a meeting with visiting...
