SA relaxes childrens’ travel requirements
With immediate effect, South African authorities have relaxed some the requirement for children travelling into and out of the country. Enforcing strict provisions the department said was aimed at curbing child trafficking has cost the country billions in lost tourist revenue. The statement from Home Affairs today says foreign children from countries requiring visas or […]
US reopens diplomatic mission in Somalia after 28 years
Washington’s established its first permanent diplomatic mission in Somalia since the US ambassador and staff were air lifted out during heavy fighting between government and rebels 28 years ago. The new chief envoy is Donald Yamamoto who was acting US Assistant Secretary of State for Africa until last July. President Donald Trump’s ramped up military […]
A house of killing and torture uncovered in Burundi
The BBC’s reporting that Burundi’s security services are running secret torture and detention sites to silence dissent. Burundian authorities have refused to comment on the report based on testimony of former government intelligence agents. The government in Bujumbura has repeatedly denied any human rights violations. It also discounted reports in 2016 on social media that […]