South Africa views political dialogue as paramount in conflict resolution
Given it’s history, South Africa will never fail to support political dialogue as an essential part of conflict resolution. Director of International Coordination at the Department of International Relations and Cooperation Zaheer Laher tells the Institute for Security Studies in Pretoria that this approach is central to South Africa’s participation as a rotating member of […]
Clashes with Shia in Abuja leave at least four dead
At least four people have been killed in clashes between Shia Muslims and security forces in the Nigerian capital Abuja. The dead include a policeman and a journalist hit by a stray bullet. The protestors from the Islamic Movement of Nigeria were calling for the release of their leader Ibrahim Zakzaky who has been held […]
Congolese Health Minister quits over change of tactic in fighting EBOLA outbreak
Congolese health minister Oly Illunga has quit after President Felix Tshisikedi personally took charge of fighting the EBOLA outbreak. It’s the second largest outbreak of the deadly hemorrhagic disease in history and its killed more than 1600 people. President Felix Tshisikedi announced that a multi-disciplinary committee answering to his officer will deal with the year-long […]