Ethiopia: Children Threatened by Drought
Thousands of vulnerable civilians who left their homes in north-eastern Ethiopia in June because of drought are living in poor conditions in an urban area in Afar region, residents and local officials said on 24 November.
Somalia: PM Seeks Parliament Approval for Power-Sharing, Cabinet
Somalia's interim Prime Minister, Nur "Adde" Hassan Hussein, flew from the national capital Mogadishu on Wednesday en route to Baidoa, where the country's parliament is based.
Sudan: Civilian Disarmament Remains Elusive As Government Rethinks Process
Efforts by Southern Sudanese states to forcefully collect arms from civilians have been poorly planned, leading to violence, deaths and increased insecurity in some areas, sources said.
Somalia: Clashes Erupt Around Presidential Palace
At least four people died and one was injured when clashes erupted between Somali government soldiers around the presidential palace on Wednesday, witnesses said.
Somalia: Puntland Women Demand More Say in Govt
Women in the self-declared autonomous region of Puntland, north-eastern Somalia, are calling for greater representation in the region's parliament in the upcoming elections to reflect their role in society.
Somalia: Islamist Groups Fight Each Other
Islamist groups fought against each other in central Somalia Tuesday afternoon in a fierce battle that killed two fighters and wounded six other people including civilians, Radio Garowe reported.
Uganda: Rebel Chief Blasts North Leaders
REBEL chief Joseph Kony is angry with Gulu leaders Norbert Mao and Maj. Gen. Walter Ochora for reportedly talking ill of the LRA in the media, an MP who met him in his forest hideout last week said.
Sudan: Human Rights Defenders Arrested, Held Without Charge
Sudanese authorities have arrested and detained three human rights defenders in Khartoum, two of whom remain in detention, Human Rights Watch said today. On November 24, 2008, Sudanese authorities in Khartoum summoned the three men to the National Intelligence and Security Services (NISS) offices, where they were detained and questioned about their human rights activities.
Somalia: Prime Minister Arrives in Baidoa
Somali Prime Minister, Nor Adde Hassan Hussein, has arrived in Baidoa on Wendesday to seek approval for his cabinet from the Parliament, our correspondent in Baidoa reported.
Somalia: UN Authorizes 'All Necessary Means' to Fight Piracy Off Coast
Resolution 1846 (2008) Adopted Unanimously;
Africa: Museveni Dodges Issues
UGANDAN President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni was the perfect choice to dodge the recurring questions about the unattended challenges that befuddle Africa and its 967 million people.
Somalia: Amisom Peacekeepers Not Ready Yet to Replace Ethiopian Soldiers
AMISOM officials in Somalia declared that they do not have enough forces to replace the Ethiopian troops in Mogadishu on Wednesday.
Uganda: Disabled Persons Urge on Rights
THE National Union of People with Disabilities of Uganda has called for urgent intervention by the Government to fight discrimination and stigma.
Uganda: Child Labour - Key Obstacle to UPE
MOSES Magomu, 13, is an orphan. Although the Government introduced Universal Primary Education (UPE) that allows all children to study free, Magomu is not in school.
Uganda: Museveni Warns Police on Corruption
PRESIDENT Yoweri Museveni has urged the Police to stop corruption.
Uganda: Deal the LRA a Death Blow
Uganda plans to consult regional leaders on how to proceed with the Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) dilemma.
Kenya: Government Proposes Draconian Law for Regulating Media Content, Says Media Institute
A new law that, if passed, will allow the Kenyan government to determine the content, style, manner and schedule of broadcasting, has drawn fierce resistance from the media industry.
Eritrea: A Future Free From Aids - One of the Crucial National Security Goals
Ever since its emergence in 1981, HVI/AIDS has so far claimed the lives of 25 million people worldwide. At present there are 33 million people living with HIV and the highest prevalence of the disease is the Sub Saharan Africa. Within the Sub Saharan Africa the disease is more widely spread in the Eastern and Southern parts of Africa.
Eritrea: Government Exerting Efforts to Provide Equitable Service to Disabled Nationals - Ministry
In a statement it issued in connection with the International Day of the Disabled on December 3, the Ministry of Labor and Human Welfare pointed out that the Eritrean government is exerting vigorous efforts to provide equitable service to disabled nationals and become productive.
Africa: Commonwealth Helps Mauritius And Seychelles in Groundbreaking Submission to UN
Access to additional areas of seabed and resources will help future generations of both countries
Uganda: Kasese Disabled Persons Receive 174 Wheelchairs
PERSONS with disabilities in Kasese district have received 174 wheelchairs worth sh165m from the Rotary clubs of Kasese and Mengo.
Uganda: Kampala Commuter Taxis Ordered Not to Park Along CBD Streets
Kampala city council has ordered all taxis operating outside the parks to vacate the places with immediate effect.
Uganda: Zain Donates to Rakai's Needy
ZAIN has donated non-food items worth millions of shillings to SILUA Foundation Complex (SIFCO), a charity organisation, to help needy children in Rakai.
Uganda: WFP plans Sh197 Billion for Foodstuffs
THE World Food Programme (WFP) is going to buy sh197b ($100m) worth of foodstuff locally to support local farmers, Stanlake Samkange, the WFP country director, has said.
Uganda: University Fees to Be Harmonised When Common Market is Realised
East African Students will pay uniform fees at institutions of higher learning in the region only when the common market for the region is realized.
Uganda: Bishop Betungura Buried
PRESIDENT Yoweri Museveni has described the late bishop, Amos Betungura, as a unifying factor between Anglicans and other religions.
Uganda: RDC Warns on Marrying Refugees
KANUNGU resident district commissioner Can. Ben Rullonga has warned residents against using Congolese refugees as house maids or wives.
Uganda: Warid Targets More Innovation
WARID Telecom won two international awards from the just concluded AfricaCom Awards 2008 held in Cape Town, South Africa.
Uganda: 'Last Day to Campaign for Kyandondo Seat'
Today is the last day of campaigns in the Kyadondo North Parliamentary by election pitting NRM candidate Robert Kasule Ssebunya against other parties.
Namibia: 'DRC Refugee' Arrested at Airport
A SOMALI woman travelling with her two children, apparently fleeing war-torn Congo, was arrested at Hosea Kutako airport last week.
