Tanzania’s ‘Coronation’ Election: President Samia Faces Little Challenge Amid Growing Repression
As Tanzanians head to the polls on Wednesday, many observers see the election as less of a contest and more of a coronation for President […]
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Rwanda Commemorates 1994 Genocide Amid Tensions Over Alleged Support for M23 Rebels
Rwanda is marking the anniversary of the 1994 genocide, a tragic chapter in its history that saw 800,000 people, primarily from the Tutsi ethnic group, […]
Ethiopia, Somalia pursue reconciliation amid naval-base controversy
Ethiopia’s Defense Minister, Aisha Mohammed Mussa, arrived in Somalia on Thursday, marking the first major bilateral visit since relations soured last year over Addis Ababa’s […]
Gambia announces creation of Special ECOWAS Tribunal to try Jammeh-era crimes
In a landmark decision, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) announced on Sunday, December 15, the creation of a special tribunal to prosecute […]
Mozambique celebrates 30 years of General Peace Agreement with calls for full reconciliation
On the day when Mozambique marks the 30th anniversary of the General Peace Agreement, personalities from all walks of life defended the preservation of peace […]
Ethiopia: Parliament approves creation of National Reconciliation Commission
Ethiopia’s parliament on Tuesday approved the creation of a reconciliation commission to tackle intercommunal ethnic violence. The objective of the Commission is to maintain peace, […]
Tunisia’s “Corruption ban” to be uplifted for economic revival
Tunisia’s president has called for the imposed travel ban on citizens suspected of corruption, which is estimated to be affecting 0,4% of businessmen to be […]