AU Hails Sudan, South Sudan Peace Deal
The African Union Chairperson Dr Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma has welcomed the adoption of Sudan and South Sudan's internal rules of procedure, critical for citizens of each state to move within, reside or … read more »
UN 'Intervention Brigade' Okayed for DR Congo
The Security Council has approved the first "offensive" UN force to battle rebels in Democratic Republic of Congo. Armed groups such as M23 have taken over large parts of the east of the country. read more »
The Conundrum of the African Standby Force
While there is support for a rapid reaction force to intervene early in conflicts, there are considerable economic and organisational obstacles standing in the way of an AU force that could be … read more »
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Chairman of the Truth, Justice and Reconciliation Commission Bethuel Kiplagat has expressed fear of the fact-finding report being rejected by those named. Read more »
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UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and World Bank President Jim Yong Kim have voiced support for peace and economic development in a historic visit to the country. Read more »
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Although listed by the International Monetary Fund as one of the world's fastest growing economies, not all benefit from the post-civil war boom. Read more »
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Despite recent comments by the prime minister that the country may withdraw its troops from Somalia, Ethiopia has a vested interest in Somalia's success, writes William Loyd George ... Read more »
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The Inter-governmental Authority on Development has visited officials in Mogadishu and Kismayu over Jubbaland's controversial elections that left two men claiming the presidency. Read more »
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The government has planned to recruit 10,000 police officers to curb rising cases of insecurity in the country and hire additional vehicles that will ease movement for the law ... Read more »
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Sudan has accused South Sudan of supporting rebels from the Sudan Revolutionary Front (SRF) who are responsible for multiple attacks in several states across the country. Read more »
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The European Union has pledged U.S.$58 million aimed at improving Somalia's legal system and national security. Read more »
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After more than a decade of low-level hostilities and sour relations, there are signs that Ethiopia and Eritrea could be ready to talk again. Read more »
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The chief of staff of the Sudan Revolutionary Front, Abdel Aziz Adam El-Hilu, has denied reports that he was killed in North Kordofan state. Read more »














