Washington appeals to African countries to stay in AMISOM
The United States is urging Africa peacekeepers not to quit Somalia. Washington believes the threat of indiscriminate violence from terror group Al Shabaab is increasing. The Trump Administration opposes the United Nations directive for a phased withdrawal of troops from the African Mission in Somalia, known as AMISOM. Uganda’s preparing to withdraw its troops from […]
Plague death toll in Madagascar reaches 165
The death toll from the plague has reached 165 in Madagascar with more than 2000 people infected. More than three quarters of these cases involve the highly contagious airborne pneumonic strain that can be spread by coughing or sneezing. ends intro The World Health Organization discounts reports that ten countries close to Madagascar, including South […]
Kenya’s Supreme Court hears petitions against re-run poll result
Security’s tight around Kenya’s Supreme Court as it reviews petitions challenging President Uhuru Kenyatta’s victory in last month’s re-run presidential election. This is probably the last chance for legal scrutiny of the vote. Kenya’s Supreme Court hasn’t convened since the day before last month’s re-run election. That hearing, to consider delaying the poll, was canceled […]
Somaliland votes being counted
Votes are being counted after yesterday’s Presidential election in Somaliland. Polling appears to have passed peacefully with international observers spotting a few minor incidents. It will be several days before results emerge from the third Presidential election Somaliland has had since it broke away from Somalia 26 years ago. Counted ballots are sent to regional […]
Africa has the four worst police forces in the world
Four African countries have the dubious distinction of having the worst police forces in the world. They are at the bottom of the list of 127 countries drawn up by the World Internal Security and Police Index. The list is a collaboration between the Australian headquartered Institute for Economics and Peace and the International Police […]