Kenyan authorities have detained and are attempted to deport an opposition politician Miguna Miguna, who also holds Canadian nationality, in defiance of a court order letting him enter the country, his lawyer said on Tuesday (27.03.2018). A statement, the Immigration department issued on the occasion, said Miguna automatically lost his Kenyan citizenship when he received a…
Category: East Africa
Poachers poison vultures in Mozambique
In Mozambique in just two years poachers killed nearly 150 hippos, and other protected species. A total of 144 hippos, 111 buffalo, 54 elephants, four crocodiles and two lions – were killed between 2015 and 2016 in a small part of Tete province. Dozens of monkeys, warthogs and antelopes were also victims to poaching. Sadly,…
EU defends freedom of media in Kenya
In the current situation in Kenya, it is important that all actors respect the Kenyan constitution and the rule of law, says the text of the statement of European External Action Service. Statement on the situation in Kenya https://t.co/kIp2WoHJqi — Catherine Ray (@_CatherineRay) February 1, 2018 “This includes recognising the outcome of the elections and…
EU condemns hostilities in South Sudan
The EU joins IGAD Council of Ministers in condemning the repeated violations of the Agreement on the Cessation of Hostiles in South Sudan (ACOH). These violations, perpetrated by the major stakeholders, include the killings of civilians, sexual violence and recruitment of child soldiers. The EU joins IGAD Council of Ministers in condemning the repeated violations…
Kenyan elections: from hopes to confrontations
European Union observers of Kenya’s 2017 presidential and parliamentary elections said on that a lack of government cooperation meant they were unable to travel to the East African nation to present their final report on the vote. “Kenyans went from high hopes for these elections to many disappointments and confrontations. Kenya remains deeply divided. Our…
Sudan extended ceasefire
Sudan has extended a unilateral ceasefire with rebels until the end of March, state news agency SUNA reported, citing a presidential decree. Sudan's Bashir extends ceasefire with rebels for 3 months – The African Chronicler – https://t.co/k0zOlHBPNw pic.twitter.com/HRWOoCcnJR — African Chronicler (@afrchronicler) January 4, 2018 In October, the United States lifted 20-year-old sanctions tied to…
Gen.Stickland new Commander of Atalanta
The EU’s Political and Security Committee has appointed Major General Charlie Stickland, a high-ranking military official in the Royal Marines, as new Operation Commander of the Operation Atalanta. He will take up his duties on 7 November 2017. Major General Charlie Stickland appointed new Operation Commander for @EUNAVFOR #OpAtalanta, the European Union Counter-Piracy operation off the…
Somalia at “critical political juncture”
“The attacks in Somalia’s capital mark one of the worst the city has suffered in over a decade, leading to a large number of casualties and injuries to innocent civilians” – says the text of the statement by the EU top diplomat Federica Mogherini on the attacks in Mogadishu, Somalia. https://t.co/Wr0agr8OnL — Catherine Ray (@_CatherineRay) October…
Easing of US sanction on Sudan
The easing of US sanctions on Sudan is an important step in Sudan’s efforts at reintegration into the international community. The EU expects Sudan to make further progress in addressing the several challenges that still remain. Easing of US sanctions important step in #Sudan’s re-integration into the international community.https://t.co/QUCxb6AiSR — Koen Vervaeke (@koen_vervaekeEU) October 9,…
EU praises Kenya’s judiciary independence
“The Kenyan Supreme Court’s ordering of a re-run of the Presidential elections is a strong demonstration of the independence of the Kenyan judiciary and the strength of national democracy. The appeal procedure is in line with the democratic process as prescribed in the Constitution of Kenya” – says the text of the statement released by the European…
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