The head of the World Food Program has asked for urgent funding to help fight hunger in the Horn of Africa, as the worst drought in decades continues to devastate the region. In a statement Tuesday, Josette Sheeran called on donors to help cover a nearly $190 million budget gap for operations that include providing […]
World Food Program Calls for Urgent Aid in East Africa
Posted July 12th, 2011 at 5:20 am (UTC-5)
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UN: Millions in East Africa Need Food Aid
Posted July 11th, 2011 at 6:45 pm (UTC-5)
The World Food Program says it expects 10 million people will be in need of food aid, as the worst drought in decades continues to devastate the Horn of Africa. The drought is centered in the triangle where the nations of Somalia, Kenya and Ethiopia meet. It has produced a mass migration of starving citizens […]
Uganda Opens First War Crimes Trial
Posted July 11th, 2011 at 6:35 pm (UTC-5)
Uganda on Monday opened its first war crimes trial of a top rebel commander. Thomas Kwoyelo, a leader of the notoriously violent Lord’s Resistance Army , is facing 53 counts of murder, kidnapping and destruction of property. He has denied the charges. Kwoyelo was captured in March 2009 in the Democratic Republic of Congo during […]
South Sudan Prepares to Launch Its Own Currency
Posted July 11th, 2011 at 5:35 pm (UTC-5)
The world’s newest nation, South Sudan, has announced plans to introduce its own currency. The South Sudan pound will carry an image of John Garang, the deceased hero of the country’s struggle for independence. It will begin arriving by cargo plane from Britain on Wednesday and go into circulation next Monday. Finance Minister David Deng […]
UN Ends Mission Monitoring Sudan Peace Pact
Posted July 11th, 2011 at 3:25 pm (UTC-5)
The U.N. Security Council has voted to shut down the peacekeeping force that tracks the 2005 peace deal between Sudan’s former north and south. The Council voted unanimously on Monday to end the more than 10,000-member force and to withdraw all troops from Sudan by August 31. The force’s mandate officially ended on July 9, […]
Uganda Opens Country’s First War Crimes Trial
Posted July 11th, 2011 at 11:50 am (UTC-5)
Uganda has opened its first war crimes trial with a case against a leader of the notoriously violent Lord’s Resistance Army rebel group. The trial against Thomas Kwoyelo began at Uganda’s International War Crimes Division under tight security in the town of Gulu Monday. Kwoyelo is charged with 53 counts of willful killing, hostage taking, […]
South Africa Arrests Alleged Rhino Horn Dealer
Posted July 11th, 2011 at 11:10 am (UTC-5)
South African police say they have arrested a Thai man who organized rhinoceros hunts as part of a scheme to sell their horns on the black market. Suspect Chumlong Lemtongthai was due to appear in court early this week. He was arrested at his Johannesburg-area home on Saturday, after a year-long investigation by the South […]
South Sudan to Launch New Currency
Posted July 11th, 2011 at 10:25 am (UTC-5)
Newly-independent South Sudan says it will introduce its own currency next week, the latest step toward establishing the new nation. Finance Minister David Deng Athorbei told reporters Monday that the first shipment of South Sudan pounds will arrive from a British printer on Wednesday. He said the money will be distributed beginning July 18 and […]
Uganda Opens Country’s First War Crimes Trial
Posted July 11th, 2011 at 8:50 am (UTC-5)
Uganda has opened its first war crimes trial with a case against a leader of the notoriously violent Lord’s Resistance Army rebel group. The trial against Thomas Kwoyelo opened at Uganda’s International War Crimes Division under tight security in Gulu on Monday. He is charged with willful killing, hostage taking, destruction of property and causing […]
Senegal Plans Talks on Ex-Chadian Leader Habre
Posted July 11th, 2011 at 8:25 am (UTC-5)
Senegal says it will hold “urgent” talks about the fate of former Chadian President Hissene Habre, after the government abruptly canceled plans to send him back to his home country. The Senegalese government suspended its expulsion order for Mr. Habre on Sunday, following warnings from the United Nations that Mr. Habre could be tortured if […]
