OVERVIEW Two recent incidents stand out in Uganda: Revelations through a letter written by General David Sejusa, a.k.a. Tinyefunza – coordinator of the country’s intelligence services, that there was threat of assassinations on top military and government officials opposed to the President secret plan of having his son, Brig. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, succeed him. Secondly; a brutal closure of two independent media houses for over 10 days. Although these two incidents were related since the closure of media houses was allegedly over the publication of the letter referred above; they also stood out singly in regard to the level to which... Continue Reading
By Sharon Hudson Dean – Victoria Falls, June 14, 2013: “We’re going to fan out, like a ripple moving through the bush.” With those instructions, our group of American diplomats made a long line, carefully stepping through the long, yellow grass of the Victoria Falls National Park. We were less than five miles from the spectacular Falls, but in the park it was hot, dusty, and dangerous. The park is home to elephants, African buffalo, lions, leopards, warthogs, and many other animals. While the animals certainly pose some danger, the real dangers we were looking out for were snares. Using nothing more than... Continue Reading
PRESIDENTIAL LOUNGE, Lungi International Airport, Monday 10th June, 2013/- In recognition of the tireless efforts being made by the astute and transformative leadership of President Dr Ernest Bai Koroma in improving the health sector as well as promoting youth employment and empowerment, His Royal Highness Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal Bin Abdulaziz Alsaud yesterday donated the sum of $1 million United States dollars to complimenting government’s efforts in providing free health care and addressing youth employment and empowerment in Sierra Leone. The donation was made during the special ceremony for the presentation of the honorary award of Grand Commander of the... Continue Reading
By Dennis Kabatto – A five member high-level panel together with a broad cross-section of civil society, UN agencies and member states gathered this week at the Trusteeship Council Chamber at the UN Headquarters in New York, to explore ways to empower and enhance women’s role in building peace in the Great Lakes region. The panel also discussed ways to stop the impunity of law enforcement officials and militia who use rape as a weapon especially in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The discussion was held less than a week after Kyung-wha Kang, Assistant Secretary-General and Deputy Emergency Relief... Continue Reading
By: WASH R&E Network – Garbage has taken over the city of Monrovia leaving residents with the fear of imminent health problems if nothing is urgently done to address the situation described as ugly and embarrassing. Huge pile of garbage can be seen across Monrovia and its environs at street corners, schools and marketplaces, among others. The Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Reporters & Editors Network of Liberia (WASH R&E) as part of its 2013/2014 activities, supported by WaterAid in Liberia and Sierra Leone is focusing media attention on sanitation. In the wake of the garbage problem in Monrovia, WASH R&E... Continue Reading
