News briefs
Regular digests of news on the countries SALO follows, compiled by SALO researchers.
DRC - 17 June 2016
Nine killed as Congo troops clash with ex-militia fighters: NGO At least nine people died in clashes in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo that erupted when government soldiers prevented former fighters from leaving a camp for demobilized …
Africa - 3 June 2016
Uganda to cut ties with North Korea Uganda will cut defence and security ties with North Korea in compliance with a broad array of the UN sanctions imposed on Pyongyang in March for its nuclear test and ballistic missile launch. The …
Zimbabwe - 3 June 2016
Zim cuts retirement age as cash runs out Zimbabwe is so desperate for cash it has cut the retirement age for members of its enormous uniformed forces from 60 years to 50. Only those who fought in the 1970s liberation struggle are allowed to …
Swaziland - 3 June 2016
Swaziland King Mswati to Become SADC Chairman in August Swaziland’s King Mswati III is set to become the next chairman of the Southern African Development Community at the regional heads of state and government summit to be held in …
Madagascar - 3 June 2016
The plans of Madagascar’s president Seven years ago Madagascar was rocked by violence as a political coup turned bloody. When a relative calm was restored to allow a fresh election, the man left standing was Hery Rajonarimampianina, who …
Western Sahara - 3 June 2016
AU Expresses Unflinching Support to Sahrawi People, Government Following Death of Mohamed Abdelaziz President of the African Union Commission (AUC) Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma declared a three-day mourning as from Wednesday following the death …
South Sudan - 3 June 2016
IMF warns of further deteriorating economy in South Sudan The world’s economic centre house - the International Monetary Fund (IMF) based in New York - has warned of further deteriorating economic situation in South Sudan unless quick …
Sudan - 3 June 2016
UNHCR urges Sudan to stop deporting Eritreans The UN refugee agency on Thursday urged Sudan, a key transit route for migrants bound for Europe, to stop “forcibly” deporting hundreds of Eritreans back to their country. Many of those sent …
Central African Republic - 3 June 2016
Central African Republic special report, and the IMF’s hype Conflict in Central African Republic has left 2.3 million people needing aid and raised fears of a “gradual disintegration of the state”. Clár Ní Chonghaile met midwives attempting …
Somalia - 3 June 2016
Turkish President Criticises EU Over Cutting Somalia Funding The visiting Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdogan yesterday warned that the decision by the European Union (EU) to cut funding for African Union troops in Somalia was a mistake. …
DRC - 3 June 2016
At least one killed in clashes as opposition protests sweep DR Congo At least one person was reported killed Thursday as rallies across DR Congo against President Joseph Kabila turned violent, with police firing tear gas in the capital …
Africa - 27 May 2016
Sudan and Eritrea Crackdown on Migrants amid Reports of EU Incentives Authorities in Sudan have launched a crackdown on Eritrean migrants - arresting those living in the capital, Khartoum, and intercepting hundreds travelling north through …
Zimbabwe - 27 May 2016
Export incentives to ease cash crisis — Mangudya ZIMBABWE could soon boost its exports driven by a cocktail of measures announced by the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe recently. The Reserve Bank Governor John Mangudya told a breakfast meeting …
Swaziland - 27 May 2016
Opposition calls for the disruption of Swazi elections Voters have begun registering for elections in Swaziland, Africa’s last absolute monarchy, with unions calling for a boycott of a “rubber-stamp” poll. Authorities expect some 600 000 …
Madagascar - 27 May 2016
Business opportunities beckon in Madagascar Singapore and Madagascar are looking to work more closely together in areas like master-planning, capacity building and small and medium-sized enterprise development. The initiative follows a …
Western Sahara - 27 May 2016
Morocco continues to hamper negotiations between parties to conflict in Western Sahara, says Saharawi diplomat Saharawi ambassador to Nicaragua, Sulaiman Al-Tayeb, said in a statement to Cuban News Agency, Prensa Latina, that Morocco …
South Sudan - 27 May 2016
South Sudan calls for priority in World Humanitarian Summit Humanitarian Coordinator for South Sudan, Eugene Owusu has called on the World Humanitarian Summit convened this week in Istanbul, Turkey (23-24 May, 2016) to prioritize the …
Sudan - 27 May 2016
Detained students face an ‘increased risk of torture’ Security forces in Sudan have reportedly detained and is currently holding dozens of students and activists. Human Rights Watch (HRW) is calling on the Sudanese government to release or …
Central African Republic - 27 May 2016
Central African Republic Rebels Demand Positions in Government An armed group of Muslim fighters in the Central African Republic said it will only hand over weapons if some of its representatives are appointed to government positions. …
Somalia - 27 May 2016
Somalia president raises concern of over plans to shut Dadaab refugee camp Somalia’s president is not happy about Kenya’s resolve to close down one of the world’s largest refugee camps. The Dadaab camp, home to more than 300,000 Somalis. …