News briefs
Regular digests of news on the countries SALO follows, compiled by SALO researchers.
Sudan - 19 August 2015
Sudan’s opposition NCF says it was not invited to Addis Ababa meeting Sudan’s opposition alliance of the National Consensus Forces (NCF) said it has not received an invitation to attend the upcoming meeting between the political and armed …
Somalia - 19 August 2015
Uganda Deploys More Police Officers to Somalia A new contingent of Ugandan Individual Police Officers (IPOs) has been deployed in Somalia to serve on the peacekeeping mission. The contingent comprising of 14 police officers has been fully …
CAR - 19 August 2015
UN mission vows full investigation into allegations of abuse by peacekeepers in Central African Republic The United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA) said today that it is …
DRC - 19 August 2015
$2 million to help victims of DR Congo ethnic strike: UN Some $2 million in international funding will go to help victims of the conflict between rival Pygmy and Bantu fighters that has forced thousands from their homes in the southeastern …
Africa - 29 July 2015
US President Barack Obama says time for world to ‘change approach to Africa US President Barack Obama said Tuesday that it was time for the world to change its approach to Africa, as he made the first address to the African Union by a US …
Swaziland - 29 July 2015
King Mswati’s tyranny in Swaziland shows some cracks Swaziland has recently experienced two events with potential significance for the country’s democratisation. The first was the issuing of a warrant of arrest for Chief Justice Michael …
Zimbabwe - 29 July 2015
We should stop being myopic: Makarau Zimbabwe’s electoral processes have come under scrutiny since the turn of the century, but chairperson of the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (Zec) Justice Rita Makarau thinks Zimbabweans need to look …
Madagascar - 29 July 2015
Symbion Power signs deal to develop seven energy projects in Madagascar Symbion Power has signed an agreement with the Madagascar Government to develop seven power projects in the country. Symbion will partner with local investor Vision …
Western Sahara - 29 July 2015
Kerry Kennedy: Morocco has pressured UN to ignore Western Sahara The president of Robert F. Kennedy Center for Justice and Human Rights accuses Moroccan government of widespread abuses in Western Sahara. Mohamed Lamine Haidala was 21 years …
South Sudan - 29 July 2015
Keeping faith with the IGAD peace process After struggling to secure a deal to end South Sudan’s civil war in the face of deep regional divisions and truculence on the part of the parties, the Intergovernmental Authority on Development has …
Sudan - 29 July 2015
Sudan’s Bashir in Mauritania despite ICC arrest warrant Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir arrived in Mauritania on Sunday to attend a summit, despite an international arrest warrant issued against him in 2009 over charges of genocide, …
Somalia - 29 July 2015
US President Barack Obama rules out sending troops to Somalia US President Barack Obama said that his government would not consider sending troops to Somalia, as he sees regional allies Ethiopia, Kenya and Uganda as being highly qualified …
CAR - 29 July 2015
UN rights official resigns over Central African Republic child sexual abuse Deputy high commissioner for human rights Flavia Pansieri had admitted not following up for months on allegations of child sexual abuse in CAR. The UN rights …
DRC - 29 July 2015
Repressive climate’ in DR Congo ahead of polls Human Rights Watch on Wednesday warned of a “repressive climate” in restive Democratic Republic of Congo ahead of an election cycle due to start later this year. Local and provincial elections …
CAR - 25 August 2015
UN SECURITY COUNCIL IMPOSES SANCTIONS ON CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC DIAMOND TRADING COMPANY The United Nations Security Council Committee concerning the Central African Republic (CAR) has imposed sanctions against the CAR’s diamond trading …
Africa - 16 July 2015
Groups press Obama to meet activists on Africa trip Washington - More than 50 African and global human rights groups on Tuesday called on US President Barack Obama to publicly meet democracy activists when he visits Ethiopia and Kenya later …
Swaziland - 16 July 2015
No Let Up in Call for Democracy The Commonwealth is to continue to pressure Swaziland to democratise and allow political parties to contest elections in the kingdom. It is also urging a review of the kingdom’s constitution to ensure that …
Zimbabwe - 16 July 2015
Zimbabwe govt, municipalities have $3mln locked up in collapsed Allied Bank Zimbabwe’s cash-strapped government is set to lose nearly $600,000 which is locked up in Allied Bank — majority owned by transport minister Obert Mpofu — while …
Madagascar - 16 July 2015
UN dismisses Captain Kidd ’treasure’ find in Madagascar 50kg (7st 9lb) bar of “silver treasure” recovered from the sea was in fact 95% lead, the UN statement said. It was presented to Madagascar’s president at a special ceremony in May. The …
Western Sahara - 16 July 2015
Referendum Will Solve Impasse Over Western Sahara - Algerian Ambassador Algeria strongly believes that there is no other alternative for the settlement of this conflict than the holding of a free and fair referendum of self-determination …