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Victims of 2015 crisis ready to collaborate with ICC commission of inquiry
This is included in the correspondence of 17 February sent to the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court-ICC by the collective of lawyers defending the families of victims of crimes against humanity and other…
Burundi and Rwanda: Tale of two leaders and a continent
Burundi plunged again into violence in 2015 after President Pierre Nkurunziza declared he would seek a third term. This decision was denounced by the opposition as a breach of the country’s constitution, which includes a…
Somalia Mogadishu car bomb: At least 34 people killed
At least 34 people have been killed and about 50 injured in a car bomb blast in the Somali capital, Mogadishu.The car blew up in the city's southern Madina district, officials say.The blast - which ripped through shops and…
20 powerful quotes that will change the way you think
Words have meaning, and these quotes below will give you a deeper meaning, if you can ponder on them.1. “Your soul knows what to do to heal itself; the challenge is just to let it.” – Brianna Wiest 2. “Most people do not…
Burundi Government boycotts the Arusha dialogue
The Burundian Government spokesman announced on 15 February that the Government would not be represented in the inter-Burundi dialogue session scheduled from 16 to 18 February in Arusha, Tanzania.“The Government has decided…
At least 11 killed as army’s clashes with central Congo militia persist
At least 11 people were killed in central Democratic Republic of Congo on Monday in clashes between the army and a militia loyal to a traditional chief killed in fighting with police last year, a local activist said.…
Kenya to appeal court block on closure of world’s largest refugee camp
The Kenyan government says it will appeal a court ruling Thursday thwarting its plan to close the Dadaab refugee camp, the largest in the world. In a statement posted on Twitter, it said that it has "the cardinal…
South Africans burn down houses of Nigerians, other African immigrants
At least 15 houses either belonging or rented by foreigners, especially Nigerians, have been burnt by angry demonstrators in, Rosettenville, Johannesburg, South Africa.Police used teargas and rubber bullets to disperse the…
How to keep hydrated in this hot season
At least three out of five people you meet on the street is carrying a water bottle. Not that it is the new fad in town but rather the scorching sun rays have descended with a menace that is yet to be rivalled. It is equally…
South Africa’s Jacob Zuma deploys soldiers for state of nation address
South African President Jacob Zuma prepared to deliver his annual state of the nation address on Thursday after deploying more than 440 soldiers to prevent a repeat of violent clashes outside parliament.Zuma, 74, has faced…
Farmajo elected new Somali President
Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo has been declared the new President of Somalia after winning the race with 184 votes out of a total of 328. At least 20 candidates were contesting but majority dropped out after the first round,…
Denmark the ‘happiest country’ and Burundi ‘the least happy’
Denmark is the world's happiest country while Burundi is the least happy, according to a new survey. The fourth World Happiness Report also found that countries where there was less inequality were happier overall.…
Berahino can be great signing says Tony Pulis
Tony Pulis returned to North Staffordshire this evening as VIP guest at the annual Sir Stanley Matthews Foundation dinner at Keele Hall. He and West Brom assistant manager Dave Kemp entertained around 200 guests as they…
Mugabe lashes out at African leaders for Morocco return to AU
Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe has lashed out at African leaders, saying they lack principles and are easily swayed after they voted to readmit Morocco to the African Union. Thirty-nine of 54 countries approved…
Tshisekedi’s death threatens DRC power-sharing plan
The future of a proposed power-sharing deal in the Democratic Republic of Congo has been thrown into doubt by the death of longtime opposition figure Etienne Tshisekedi. The 84-year-old died in Brussels on Wednesday, as…
DRC hands over 124 youths to Burundi Government
124 Burundians from different jails of the Democratic Republic of Congo-DRC have been handed over to Burundian authorities this Tuesday 31 January 2017. The “repatriation” was voluntary, says Marcelin Luhoyo Tchichambo,…
12 inspirational quotes for when you are starting something new
Starting a new business, venture or project, or trying to turn an idea into reality can be such a difficult task, with loads of challenges. Getting the right inspiration is very important for that new venture you’re going…
Drama helps Burundian refugee cope with challenges
Starting over in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, a Burundian mother draws strength from her roles with an amateur theatre group.***Eyes wide in panic, the two young men seek cover at one end of the courtyard in the…
Moussa Mahamat Elected AU Commission Chair
Chadian Foreign Minister Moussa Faki Mahamat has been elected the African Union Commission chairperson in tight race that was expected to be drawn out given the calibre of candidates and the regional interests at play.…
How to Stay Optimistic When The World Feels Scary
Fear feels thick in the air these days. If, like me, you’re watching the news or scrolling through your Facebook feed, you’re probably seeing and feeling a lot of fear. And seemingly, there are a lot of things to be…
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