Nine opposition leaders and activists have been arrested in Sudan, a group of civil society groups said, the move took place ahead of the expected anti-government protests foreseen after weekly Muslim prayers. BREAKING Nine Sudan opposition leaders detained ahead of planned protest https://t.co/3uyBFwOqS4 pic.twitter.com/jXMbqmfvrX — The Jerusalem Post (@Jerusalem_Post) December 28, 2018 The head of…
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EU calls Sudanese for restraint
“In the context of ongoing popular protest against the dire socio-economic situation in Sudan and worrying reports of growing numbers of casualties, it is important to show restraint and act within the law,” the statement of the spokesperson of the European External Action Service reads. (Image above: protests). Ongoing protests in Sudan: we expect the…
Ethiopia receives €89 million EU aid
EU announces new humanitarian package for those most in need in Ethiopia. On an official visit to Ethiopia, Commissioner for Humanitarian Aid and Crisis Management Christos Stylianides has announced today €89 million in humanitarian support for 2018-2019 whilst visiting EU aid projects in the Somali region in Eastern Ethiopia where many people have fled their homes due…
Mozambique ivory seized in Cambodia
Cambodian customs have seized more than three tons of elephant tusks from Mozambique following a notice from the US Embassy. The demand for ivory from China and Vietnam is a driving factor in Cambodia’s illegal wildlife trade. Cambodia: Customs seize 1,026 #elephant tusks, weighing over 3.2 tonnes, hidden in a storage container sent from Mozambique,…
Kenya Olympics replaced ritual lion hunting
Kenyan warriors of young generation are no longer pursuing lions to show off their hunting prowess and bravery, they are competing for monetary prizes in javelin throwing at the Maasai Olympics instead. Sunday's Pictures of the Day: A Maasai Moran athlete smears his face with red ocher paint during preparations for the 2018 Maasai Olympics….
#Baidoa: violent clashes in Somalia
“The following international partners* (listed below) are concerned about the recent events in South West State. We extend our deepest condolences for the death of the South West State assembly member and others who have died in the violence in Baidoa. We deplore all violence and any other acts that could exacerbate the humanitarian situation”…
Mogadishu explosion death toll rises
The triple explosion and following gunfire attack next to the hotel in Mogadishu area claimed lives of 39 people and left 17 wounded, media has been reporting since November 9 afternoon, when the suicide bomber used his device. Death toll from Somalia hotel attack rises to 39 https://t.co/aug6jrviqC — Reuters Africa (@ReutersAfrica) November 10, 2018…
Ethiopia mass grave investigated
A mass grave with 200 bodies is under Ethiopia police examination, investigating the burial discovered at the border between the Oromia (Oromiya) and Somali regions, state-media said. Police in Ethiopia say thet found mass grave of 200 people (Liyu police Abdi Mohammed Iley) they have discovered a mass grave with 200 bodies near the border between…
Interpol searches for Tanzania abducted tycoon
Africa’s youngest billionaire, kidnapped a week ago (11/10/2018) off the street outside a luxury hotel in Tanzania, was transported in a car that had arrived from “a neighboring country”, police source said, leaving the public to guess which one it might be among Tanzania’s neighbors: Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, Democratic Republic of Congo, Zambia, Malawi and Mozambique….
Wounded and killed Oromos in Ethiopia
Killed and wounded people by security forces in eastern Ethiopia at the weekend were reported by senior regional official. “The victims were all ethnic Oromos. The perpetrators were members of a paramilitary force,” said Negeri Lencho, spokesman for the Oromiya state administration. Ethiopian forces kill at least 40 in east -regional official https://t.co/D6oBL9ZkrQ — Reuters…
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