February 10

• Russian, Chinese Arms Fuel Conflict, Says Amnesty

  IPS

  Russia and China, two veto-wielding permanent members of the Security Council described as key arms suppliers to the embattled regime in Syria, are now accused of supplying weapons... Read more »

• Rajoelina Faces Internal Revolt

  SAR

  Madagascar's transitional president, Andry Rajoelina, is facing internal revolt in his inner circle as he battles to stave off implementation of the SADC elections roadmap and hold... Read more »

• Polls Body Calls for December Vote Date

  Nation

  Kenya appears to be headed for a December General Election after electoral commissioners said they would petition President Kibaki and Prime Minister Raila Odinga to dissolve the... Read more »

• Dutch Funds for Phd Students Gone Missing

  RNW Africa

  "We have a problem in Uganda": the Dutch government may have been the victim of an extensive fraud case in Kampala. Grant money meant to support 20 Ugandan PhD students has... Read more »

• Justice Needed to Stem Violence, Rights Group Says [press release]

  HRW

  South Sudan should urgently ensure an effective and independent investigation into the violent, ethnic-driven attacks in Jonglei state, and arrest and prosecute those identified as... Read more »

• Imagining the Great Green Wall of Africa [analysis]

  ISS

  Despite the United Nation's recent declaration that the deadly Horn of Africa famine of 2011 has finally ended, it remains an obvious and inescapable certainty that the continent... Read more »

• Russia Opposes More Sanctions On Khartoum

  Sudan Tribune

  Moscow does not support the introduction of additional sanctions against Khartoum, a Russian official has declared after his country and China have been accused of flouting a UN... Read more »

• Doctors Finally Call Off Strike

  Daily News

  SPECIALISTS, doctors and interns who were on strike for more than two weeks have called off the strike and are to report on duty effective on Friday. Read more »

• Govt Explores Pipeline Route Through Ethiopia and Djibouti

  Sudan Tribune

  South Sudan on Thursday said it has started talks with the Djibouti government to build an alternative oil pipeline through Ethiopia and Djibouti; weeks after the cabinet of the... Read more »

• Opposition Leader Goes Back on Trial

  RNW Africa

  The trial against Rwandan opposition politician, Victoire Ingabire (UDF), will start again this month in Kigali, Rwanda's capital. While the international press seems to have... Read more »

• Somalis Perish in New Boat Disaster in Gulf of Aden

  UNHCR

  At least 11 people have drowned and another 34 are missing following a boat incident this week in the Gulf of Aden. Read more »

• UNHCR seeking $145 Million in Urgent Funds for Sudanese Exodus [press release]

  UNHCR

  The UN refugee agency is seeking $145 million in additional funds to help refugees fleeing fighting in Sudan’s Blue Nile and South Kordofan states into Ethiopia and South... Read more »

• NUR Improves in Rankings

  New Times

  The National University of Rwanda (NUR) has moved up ten places in the latest 'Webometrics Ranking of World Universities' that is largely based on global performance and visibility... Read more »

• Celebrating Citizenship Bills? [opinion]

  Fahamu

  In a multi racial society like Kenya is it really necessary to collect data on one's tribal background? Has such data ever helped the country? No! Those without recognized tribes... Read more »

• The Myth of South Sudan [opinion]

  Fahamu

  Lack of unity is South Sudan's most profound crisis, one that underlies the country's economic and political woes. It will take a long time and sustained efforts to build one... Read more »

• The London Conference On Somalia - An Act of False Generosity? [opinion]

  Fahamu

  On 23 February senior representatives from over 40 governments and multi-lateral organisations will come together in London. The aim is to deliver a new international approach to... Read more »

• Activists Detained Over Illegal Assembly [press release]

  MISA

  16 human rights activists led by the Legal and Human Rights Centre Director Dr. Hellen Kijo Bisimba and the Tanzania Women Journalists Association Director Ananilea Nkya were on 9... Read more »

• Journalist Assaulted in Parliament [press release]

  IFEX

  A South Sudanese journalist covering a session of the country's National Assembly yesterday was removed and later allegedly assaulted by security guards, according to news reports. Read more »

• Al-Shabab Militant Group Formally Joins Al-Qaeda

  Shabelle

  The militant group of Al-shabab in Somalia has formally announced on Friday it joined Al-Qaeda, according to a massage from the Al-Qaeda's leader, Ayman Al Zawahri. Read more »

• Ex-Minister Accuses Amum of Taking $30 Million, Named VP in Scandal

  Citizen

  Former Minister of Finance Arthur Akuien Chol levelled strong accusations against the SPLM Secretary General Pagan Amum of receiving 30 Million US dollars from him in his personal... Read more »

• Parliament Says Journalist Handled Not Mishandled

  Citizen

  The joint committees of information, security defenses and public accounts in the national legislative assembly yesterday denied the allegations of the journalist being beaten in... Read more »

• Fire Consumes President Kiir's Residential Office

  Sudan Tribune

  A fire broke out at the official residence of South Sudanese president, Salva Kiir on Thursday and burnt down a building he uses as an office. Read more »

• Over 50 Cases of Leprosy Reported in 2011

  New Times

  52 cases of leprosy were reported in 2011, one less than those documented in 2010. Read more »

• Mugesera to Foot Own Bill If He Hires Foreign Lawyers

  New Times

  Léon Mugesera will have to dig into his own pockets if he is to have Canadian lawyers of his choice. Read more »

• Regional Police Cooperation Will Help Curb Crime [editorial]

  New Times

  This week, regional police chiefs met in Kigali to discuss effective ways of combating crime. Read more »