News briefs
Regular digests of news on the countries SALO follows, compiled by SALO researchers.
Western Sahara - 28 Jan 2015
Sahrawi human rights defender calls on UN to act on decolonization of Western Sahara The Saharawi human rights activist, President of the Sahrawi Association of Victims of Grave human rights violations (ASVDH), Brahim Dahane,called the most …
Somalia - 28 Jan 2015
Turkish president in Somalia to launch development projects amid heavy security Under tight security Turkish President, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Sunday launched development projects sponsored by his government including an airport terminal in …
South Sudan - 28 Jan 2015
Floods hinder relocation of S. Sudanese refugees in Sudan: UNHCR The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) said that flooding has hindered transfer of South Sudanese refugees to new relocation sites in Sudan’s White Nile …
Sudan - 18 Jan 2015
Sudan to inaugurate new presidential palace on Monday The Sudanese president Omer Hassan al-Bashir and his staff will officially move on Monday to the new presidential palace that was constructed by a Chinese company and funded by Beijing. …
CAR - 28 Jan 2015
Central African Republic minister kidnapped, another targeted Central African Republic’s minister for youth and sport was kidnapped on Sunday by gunmen in the capital, Bangui, and a second minister narrowly escaped capture in a town to the …
DRC - 28 Jan 2015
Democratic Republic of Congo Extends Internet Blockage The government of the Democratic Republic of Congo has imposed an Internet blackout on the country for a third straight day as protesters kept up pressure on President Joseph Kabila. …
Madagascar - 28 Jan 2015
Madagascar names new ministers amid public grumbles over blackouts Madagascar’s president announced the replacement of eight ministers late on Sunday, including a new finance minister, after the government was dissolved earlier this month …
Africa - 28 Jan 2015
Zambia’s new leader drops white vice president As interim president since the death in office of Michael Sata in October, Scott had been the first white leader on the continent since the end of apartheid 20 years ago. He was replaced as …
Swaziland - 28 Jan 2015
Swaziland Government Critic Dlamini Quits Union Barnes Dlamini, president of the Trade Union Congress of Swaziland and a critic of the government of King Mswati III, resigned from the labor organization, the Swazi Observer reported. Dlamini …
Zimbabwe - 28 Jan 2015
Zimbabwe’s unemployment rate is 5.42 percent, the United Nations said on Tuesday. Unemployment rates in Zimbabwe are often reported to be between 80 and 90 percent, but these rates did not take into account the vast numbers of people in …
Western Sahara - 16 Jan 2015
Saharawi Youth Delegation Tours Sweden to Sensitize About National Cause A delegation of the Saharawi Youth Union (UJSARIO) is now in Sweden to sensitize about the national cause. Organized by the Swedish Social Democratic Youth, the …
Somalia - 16 Jan 2015
Al-Shabaab Commander Surrenders in Luq Al-Shabaab commander Sheikh Osman Sheikh Mohamed on Wednesday (January 14th) surrendered to Somali security forces in Luq, Gedo region, Somalia’s Halgan reported. Luq police chief Siyad Abdikadir …
South Sudan - 16 Jan 2015
Report counts cost of prolonged war in South Sudan South Sudan’s conflict could cost regional nations Ethiopia, Kenya, Sudan, Uganda and Tanzania a combined $53 billion if it lasts another five years as they deal with refugees, security …
Sudan - 16 Jan 2015
Sudan recaptures Darfur areas from rebels Sudan’s army has recaptured areas in the western region of Darfur and South Kordofan regions from rebels, a military spokesman has said, adding that a number of soldiers were killed and wounded in …
CAR - 16 Jan 2015
Hollande says aircraft carrier could support Iraq operations Hollande reaffirmed that France would reduce the number of troops deployed in the Central African Republic, where it has handed control of peacekeeping operations to United …
DRC - 16 Jan 2015
Heavy fighting in northeast Congo as talks with militia falters Heavy fighting took place in northeastern Democratic Republic of Congo on Thursday between the Congolese army and a rebel militia following a breakdown of talks, U.N. officials …
Madagascar - 16 Jan 2015
Madagascar names new PM amid public grumbles over blackouts Madagascar’s president named air force commander and businessman Jean Ravelonarivo as prime minister on Thursday, handing him the task of dealing with mounting complaints about …
Swaziland - 16 Jan 2015
EX-MINISTER AGREES TO PAY E598 573 OWED TO SWAZIBANK BY MBONGISENI NDZIMANDZE MBABANE – Former Minister of ICT Nelisiwe Shongwe has agreed to repay the sum of E598 573 she owes to SwaziBank. Shongwe entered into an agreement with lawyers …
Madagascar - 10 Jan 2015
EU Naval Force Flagship Visits Madagsacar From 15 to 19 December, the EU Naval Force Flagship, ITS Andrea Doria, paid a port visit to Madagascar, berthing for the first time in the beautiful bay of Antsiranana. On Monday 15 December, Rear …
Swaziland - 10 Jan 2015
Swazi King fell for US$5bn Con-Trick: The controversy surrounding the Swazi Government’s award of a US$90 million contract to build an oil storage facility without going through the legally-required tender process has rekindled memories of …