East Africa

Prices had risen by the end of the lockdown, as buses could only be half-filled to respect social distance. Despite a slight drop on October 14, they remained above prices before the coronavirus crisis. In Rwanda, the government on Wednesday night suspended a rise in transport prices that had sparked a wave of protests from the…

MOGADISHU, Somalia - The African Union Missionary Forces are assured of withdrawing from Somalia inside an inexpensive timeframe as set out within the Somali Transitional Plan , a senior official informed EastAfrican, including that the power is raring to depart the Horn of Africa inside the subsequent 12 months. Amisom spokesman Col Charles Okongo Ambiakha informed The EastAfrican that it might be as much as the UN Safety Council and the African Union Peace and Safety Council to offer steering on the best way ahead…

BAIDOA, Somalia - Police in Baidoa, the momentary administrative capital of the southwestern United States, worn out a probably lethal assault within the metropolis, authorities mentioned within the newest wave of violence towards militants in search of to overthrow the delicate UN-backed Somalia administration, officers added. Waking law enforcement officials blocked a doable bomb assault after seizing explosive gadgets transported in a Tuk-Tuk the place the suspects are believed to have deliberate an assault…

MOGADISHU, Somalia - Al-Shabaab militants seize Leego metropolis after transient conquest of Somali nationwide military , mentioned the residents in probably the most dramatic incidents, which additional undermines the authority of the federal authorities in Somalia and possibly the battle towards violent extremism. For greater than 14 years, al-Shabaab militants have been preventing to manage the delicate UN-backed Somalia administration, however their actions have been thwarted by a reasonably sturdy international…

The BBI report, the Bulding Bridges Initiative, was handed over to President Kenyatta and his main opponent Raila Odinga. This document is the result of months of work by a committee involving elected officials, experts and even religious. The project followed the last election crisis in 2017, the violence and reconciliation of Uhuru Kenyatta and Raila Odinga in March 2018. as reported from Nairobi, In his crisp white shirt, President Kenyatta was in laughter for receiving the BBI report. The recommendations of the…

MOGADISHU, Somalia - Al-Shabaab has suffered heavy losses in Somalia after 19 militants had been killed within the final 24 hours by main operations carried out by the Somali military in Bay province, the army chief stated. In accordance with an announcement launched by the commander of the Somali Nationwide Military in the present day, the militants died in battle close to Dinsor as half of a bigger operation geared toward clearing militant areas. "The operation was profitable and the troops managed to kill 19…

MOGADISHU, Somalia - The al-Qaeda-linked al-Shabaab group stated it was answerable for a robust explosion Tuesday evening in Somalia's capital Mogadishu, killing not less than two individuals, police stated. The roadside bomb hit a car transporting Mohamed Aden Kofi, the director of the immigration division outdoors the felony investigation division on the busy KM-4 junction. Kofi escaped unhurt, however a few of his safety guards and passing civilians had been wounded within the IED assault, police officer Captain…

BARAWE, Somalia - The Commander of Uganda's AMISOM contingent, Brig. Normal Richard Otto has accomplished a routine go to to the entrance line to evaluate the progress of navy operations in opposition to Al-Shabaab. Brig. Otto, accompanied by senior commanders and workers officers, visited the assorted AMISOM Ahead-looking bases below the management of Uganda's AMISOM contingent. The AMISOM troops from Uganda are deployed in Banadir, Decrease Shabelle and Center Juba, the place they're conducting operations to…

Rwandan and Burundian international ministers met on the border between the 2 nations on Tuesday morning. Bilateral discussions aimed to normalize the connection between the 2 neighbors by daggers drawn since 2015. The dialogue due to this fact appears to renew after years of mutual accusations. as reported from Kigali,  For Albert Shingiro, Burundi's international minister, it's "the opening of a brand new chapter". "We're inclined to resolve any conflicts between us," added Vincent Biruta, his Rwandan counterpart.…

Burundi's Supreme Court sentenced former Burundian President Pierre Buyoya, along with 18 other relatives, to life in prison for the assassination of President Melchior Ndadaye, which plunged the country into a decade of civil war that left more than 300,000 dead. Nearly 27 years ago, on that day, September 21, 1993, Melchior…