Features
- Rwanda
How Rwanda’s traditional courts are speeding up trials of genocide suspects
The traditional courts are fostering a spirit of reconciliation among the victims and perpetrators of the genocide.13 June 2009 - Zachary Ochieng 
Mapping The Unmapped
Mapping specialist Stefano Marras presents the findings of his research, which suggests that most estimates of the population size in Kenya’s largest slum are exaggerated.- Kenya
Situation Remains Dire for Kenyan IDPs in Transit Camps
Internal refugees in Kenya’s volatile Rift Valley Province still face hard times although the post-election violence that routed them from their homes ended last February.28 November 2008 - By Phillip Emase - 10 November 2008 (IRIN)
DRC: What Will Stop The Fighting?
JOHANNESBURG - A pledge by the Southern African Development Community (SADC) to compliment UN peacekeeping forces in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) with SADC soldiers does not take account of the regional body's limited military capacity, a military analyst told IRIN.11 November 2008 - News From Africa - Kenya
Peace Deal In Jeopardy, Seven Months On
On February 28, 2008, Kenya’s president and opposition leader signed a peace accord to end bloodshed that erupted when they both claimed victory in the 2007 presidential election. The deal rescued the country from the brink of anarchy, but the two leaders are increasingly failing to resolve the historical factors behind the turmoil24 October 2008 - Philip Emase - Community Empowerment
Using Technology To Fight Drug Abuse
An IT lecturer at South Africa’s Cape Peninsula University of Technology has started a drug counselling service using the cell phone chat service known as Mxit and the Facebook social networking application.29 September 2008 - Zachary Ochieng - A24 Media Press Release
A24 Launch Revolutionises African Media Environment
A24, a new media pan-African media initiative was launched on19 September 2008 in Nairobi, Kenya. The new agency prides itself as Africa’s first online delivery site for African content, promises to compensate contributors fairly while allowing them to retain copyright for their material, and seeks to actively strengthen Africa’s media capacity. This is their official launch statement.25 September 2008 - News From Africa Zimbabwe: Promotion of Democracy Banned
2 September 2008 -IRIN
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HARARE - Strict operating procedures for non-governmental organisations (NGOs) working in Zimbabwe have been introduced since a ban on their operations was lifted, but pro-democracy organisations - perceived by President Robert Mugabe's government as fronts for the opposition Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) - remain banned.10 September 2008 - News From Africa- ICT Policy
ICT Policy a must for regional integration
A harmonised ICT policy will go a long way in promoting regional integration.11 August 2008 - Zachary Ochieng - Sudan
Education Provides Hope for Sudan’s Neglected Nuba
Faced with marginalisation, residents of the Nuba Mountains are determined to make use of scarce education opportunities to improve their lot.28 July 2008 - News From Africa Conflict or Solidarity?
A reflection on the unveiling of the “Lampedusa Door”, which was on June 28 2008 unveiled in the Mediterranean Island of Lampedusa as a memorial for migrants who have lost their lives while attempting to cross the Sea into Italy and the European mainland.“PORTA DI LAMPEDUSA – PORTA D'EUROPA”: A MEMORIAL TO MIGRANTS WHO HAVE DIED AT SEA
On June 28th 2008 a memorial for migrants who have over the years lost their lives at sea while attempting to gain entry into Italy and the European mainland will be unveiled in the Mediterranean island of Lampedusa.- Information and Communication Technologies for Development (ICT4D)
ICT4D comes to the villages
Mobile technology has helped in combating diseases, improving access to health and environmental conservation in poor rural settings.6 June 2008 - Zachary Ochieng - Kenya
The politics of IDPs
As the government embarks on a process to resettle the internal refugees uprooted from their homes by post-election violence, human rights activists are calling for a more humane approach.
Friday, 16 May 200816 May 2008 - News From Africa - D R Congo
Nkunda faces International Criminal Court dilemma
Will Nkunda hand over the chief of staff of his militia to the International criminal Court? An ICC court has indicted Bosco Ntaganda for crimes he committed when he was a senior leader of Forces Patriotiques Pour la Libération du Congo. There is speculation of a military revolt within Nkunda's forces and a threat of outright war if Ntaganda is handed over. This analysis highlights potential threats and the major actors involved. MUB
Monday, 12 May 200813 May 2008 - various, The Hague and Goma