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Israel’s regional tactics

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Ahmed Eleiba | 14 July, 2016 | Al-Ahram Tel Aviv is seeking to consolidate its influence in Africa and neutralise its regional rivals, writes Ahmed Eleiba In speeches and statements during his four-day visit to Ethiopia, Uganda, Kenya, and Burundi Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu focused on security as a central priority of Israeli-African relations. He stressed … [Read more...] about Israel’s regional tactics

Experts underline solutions to migration crisis in Africa

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Athan Tashobya | July 16, 2016 | THE NEW TIMES Silencing guns and creating a peaceful continent has been identified as a short-term solution to addressing migration crisis on the African continent. However, the African Union commissioner for Social Affairs, Dr Mustapha Sidiki Kaloko, also underscores that people flee Africa to Europe (among other destinations) to … [Read more...] about Experts underline solutions to migration crisis in Africa

Boris as foreign secretary: the good news for Africa is maybe it doesn’t matter

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July 15, 2016 | THE CONVERSATION Alexander Boris de Pfeffel Johnson, former mayor of London and a member of parliament, has just been appointed the foreign secretary in the new government of British Prime Minister Theresa May. Usually such an appointment would be unremarkable. Boris Johnson is a seasoned politician and has significant governing experience from his time … [Read more...] about Boris as foreign secretary: the good news for Africa is maybe it doesn’t matter

Has Eritrea’s self-reliant economy run out of puff?

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Mary Harper Africa editor, BBC World Service News | 14 July 2016 | BBC A "go it alone" culture has long been central to Eritrea, including its economy. It is slowly opening up to foreign investment, but recent policies, especially a currency reform, mean many people are now struggling in what was already one of the poorest countries on earth. In a dusty corner of the … [Read more...] about Has Eritrea’s self-reliant economy run out of puff?

AU summit opens with call for solidarity, unity

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Collins Mwai | July 11, 2016 | THE NEW TIMES The 27th African Union summit opened, yesterday, with a call for solidarity, unity and the spirit of pan-Africanism among African nations to address issues affecting the continent. The summit opened with a session of the permanent representative committee for the African Union, which features ambassadors of the 54 member … [Read more...] about AU summit opens with call for solidarity, unity

IGAD, donors meet in Nairobi over South Sudan fighting

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AGGREY MUTAMBO | Monday July 11 2016 | DAILY NATION Violence erupted in Juba following a fight among guards protecting President Salva Kiir and Vice-President Riek Machar. Foreign ministers of regional bloc Igad and donors have gathered in Nairobi to respond to the emerging violence in South Sudan. The meeting, according to Foreign Affairs Cabinet Secretary Amina … [Read more...] about IGAD, donors meet in Nairobi over South Sudan fighting

What’s gone wrong in South Sudan?

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09 Jul 2016 | ALJAZEERA Fighting continues as the world's newest nation marks its fifth anniversary of independence. Street battles in South Sudan's capital Juba are threatening to reverse the gains of a recent peace process on the eve of the country's fifth anniversary. After civil war began in 2013, negotiators pored over the details dividing the rival … [Read more...] about What’s gone wrong in South Sudan?