News briefs
Regular digests of news on the countries SALO follows, compiled by SALO researchers.
Sudan - 13 June 2014
Sudan’s ruling party accuses opposition of exploiting dialogue to overthrow regime Sudan’s ruling National Congress Party (NCP) has accused several opposition parties of exploiting a call by president Omer Hassan al-Bashir to engage in …
CAR - 13 June 2014
Central African Republic President seeks ICC probe Central African Republic’s President Catherine Samba-Panza has sent a request to the International Criminal Court to open an investigation into crimes committed during inter-communal …
DRC - 13 June 2014
Second day of fighting on border between Rwanda and DRC There was fresh fighting on the border between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo on Thursday, a day after the two countries accused each other’s armies of mounting …
Madagascar - 13 June 2014
Madagascar: Examples of EU Cooperation with Madagascar In recent months, the EU has supported the Madagascan education system, which had been damaged significantly during the crisis since 2009, through two programmes: “Emergency support to …
Western Sahara - 6 June 2014
Namibian President reaffirms support for Saharawi people’s right Namibian President Hifikepunye Pohamba reiterated his country’s support to the right of the Saharawi people to self-determination and independence, during his meeting …
Somalia - 6 June 2014
Somalia: UN aid chief calls for $60 million emergency funding through summer months The United Nations humanitarian chief today called for $60 million for the next three months to prevent Somalia “from slipping back into a major …
South Sudan - 6 June 2014
China takes more assertive line in South Sudan diplomacy China is swapping its reserved diplomacy for a hands-on approach to help resolve a more than five-month-old rebellion in South Sudan that threatens Beijing’s oil investments. The …
Sudan - 6 June 2014
RNP to pull out from Sudan’s national dialogue The Reform Now Party (RNP), which is led by a ruling party dissident, has announced its intention to suspend its participation in the ongoing national dialogue process in response to what it …
CAR - 6 June 2014
Central African Republic bans phone text messages The authorities in the Central African Republic (CAR) have banned the use of mobile phone text messages. The move is aimed at helping to restore security after more than a year of deadly …
DRC - 6 June 2014
Envoys push for polls in DRC A high-powered group of special envoys urged the Democratic Republic of Congo to fix a date for presidential polls in 2016, amid concerns President Joseph Kabila will seek a third term at the head of the …
Madagascar - 6 June 2014
Southern Africa: ‘Respect of SADC Roadmap Will Attract Support’ Dr Nsoh Christopher Ndikum is a Senior Lecturer in Political Science at the University of Yaounde II, Soa, explains Madagascar’s gradual welcome into the comity of nations …
Africa - 5 June 2014
West and Central Africa to join forces against Boko Haram An extraordinary Ecowas security summit has announced plans for a partnership with Central African states to fight “terrorism” in the region. The Economic Community of West African …
Swaziland - 5 June 2014
South Africa: Swaziland Is in State of Limbo Swaziland continues to remain in a state of judicial limbo due to the manner in which the Swazi judiciary is managed and apportioned. The chief justice hasn’t even tried to seem to be trying to …
Zimbabwe - 5 June 2014
Review of Indigenisation Linked to EU Rescue Package The ruling ZANU PF government is so desperate for cash it appears to be willing to modify its controversial indigenisation policy. It is believed the party has taken this route to ensure …
Western Sahara - 30 May 2014
Saharawi rights association meet with the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Representatives of the committee of families of Gdeim Izik detainees and the association for the protection of Saharawi prisoners in Moroccan prisons met …
Somalia - 30 May 2014
Female Soldiers Join the Army Ranks in Somalia With an AK47 automatic rifle slung over her shoulder, Naeemo Abdi frisks people coming into a Mogadishu police station. When she holds back a man who tried to enter unchecked, he scowls at her …
South Sudan - 30 May 2014
South Sudan rebel leader Riek Machar in Kenyan talks South Sudan’s rebel leader Riek Machar has held talks with Kenya’s leader in the Kenyan capital, Nairobi. He was briefing President Uhuru Kenyatta on the latest moves to end the conflict …
Sudan - 30 May 2014
Sudanese warplanes bombard rebel stronghold in S.Kordofan: SPLM-N The Sudan People’s Liberation Movement-North (SPLM-N) said the Sudan Armed Forces (SAF) bombarded during the last three days Kauda, a rebel stronghold in the Nuba Moutains …
CAR - 30 May 2014
Central African Republic: Ban deplores recent, urges end to ‘cycle of violence’ Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today strongly condemned recent attacks in the Central African Republic (CAR) and encouraged the country’s Transitional Authority …
Relevant Articles on Africa Day
Speech delivered by Obed Bapela at the ANC’s foreign Policy seminar on the 16th of May at the Wits Business School: Source: http://www.anc.org.za/docs/anctoday/2013/at17.htm#art1 WE ARE REDUCING THE BURDEN OF DISEASE Our World, the African …