Burundi sets May 17 for a vote on extending presidential terms
Burundi has set May 17 as the date for a referendum that could extend President Pierre Nkurunziza’s rule for at least a decade. A statement […]
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Africa: Oxfam calls for improvement of women’s access to land
African women have little or no access to land and the means of production, a report released by Oxfam on inequality said on Monday. A […]
Week-long national prayers kick-off in Burundi
Thousands of Burundians have gathered at the stadium of the province of Kayanza for a week-long prayer organized by President Pierre Nkurunziza and his family. […]
US government halts aid to Somalia’s military over graft
The United States on Thursday, said it is suspending food and fuel aid for most of Somalia’s armed forces over corruption concerns. The US government […]
Burundi seeks $45 million from citizens to fund 2020 election
Burundi’s government has started a fundraising to raise money for an election in 2020. The move is presented by the government as an alternative plan […]
Uganda starts pulling out troops from Somalia
Uganda has begun the withdrawal of its troops serving in the African Union mission (Amisom) in Somalia. The withdrawal of 281 army personnel comes as […]
Tanzania, Uganda condemn ICC Burundi investigation
Tanzania and Uganda have opposed a plan by the International Criminal Court (ICC) to investigate alleged human rights abuses in Burundi, a statement from the […]
Crisis-torn Burundi becomes the first country to quits ICC
Burundi has become the first country in history to officially withdraw from the Rome Statute on Friday, a year after the East African nation requested […]
Burundi: UN independent panel calls for ICC probe into possible crimes against humanity
The UN Commission of Inquiry on Burundi, which concluded that serious human rights violations, including executions and sexual violence, are continuing in Burundi with impunity, […]
Senegal to launch its first internet exchange point, SenIX
Senegalese government plans to launch its first Internet Exchange Point on August 29 in the capital city Dakar, Cheikh Bakhoum, the Director General of the […]