Communities And Activists In Uganda And Tanzania Take To The Streets In Response To Reports Indicating That Chinese Financing For EACOP May Be Imminent

[350Africa.org] On Sunday, 8th December, East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP)-impacted communities gathered in Kikuube district in Uganda to hold a press conference and peaceful demonstration in response to the recent claim by the Government of Uganda indicating that financing for the destructive East African Crude Oil Pipeline would come through from numerous Chinese state-owned … Devamını oku

Somali President Meets Italian Ambassador to Enhance Bilateral Relations

[Shabelle] Mogadishu — In a bid to bolster the historic ties between their countries, Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud held discussions with Italy’s Ambassador to Somalia, Pier Mario D’Accò Coppi, at the presidential palace in Mogadishu on Monday. The meeting, aimed at fortifying bilateral relations, was underscored by a mutual commitment to deepen strategic partnerships. … Devamını oku

MTN Rwanda, Unicef Partner to Empower Children in Rwanda

[New Times] MTN Rwanda has partnered with UNICEF Rwanda to advance children’s rights, tackle malnutrition, and bridge the digital divide. The partnership was formalised on December 12, with MTN Rwanda CEO Mapula Bodipe and UNICEF Country Representative Julianna Lindsey signing the agreements at MTN’s headquarters in Kigali. Source

Hundreds Break Jail Amid Escalating Violence

[allAfrica] More than 1500 inmates have escaped a prison in Mozambique amid escalating post-election violence in the country, reports the BBC. The escapees, dozens of whom have been rearrested, are said to have taken advantage of the deteriorating security situation caused by ongoing political unrest to knock down the prison walls. Source