East Africa
Somalia’s New President is a US Citizen
East Africa | 02.08.17 By admin
Abdullahi Mohammed Farmaajo has been sworn in as the President of Somalia. Incumbent President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud conceded defeat after two rounds of voting and congratulated the new President.
Riek Machar Sworn in as Vice President of South Sudan
East Africa | 04.26.16 By admin
As part of a peace agreement brokered by regional partners, Riek Machar has returned to Juba and was sworn in soon after as the countries Vice President.
Museveni Trump
East Africa, Op-ed | 02.23.16 By admin
In a recent show, Trevor Noah talks about the similarities of Donald Trump and Yoweri Museveni. He asks ordinary Ugandans which of the two they would prefer, and the answers speak for themselves.
U.S. Kenya State dinner was Everything but Cold
East Africa | 07.26.15 By admin
All Eyes on Kenya
East Africa | 07.18.15 By admin
President Uhuru Kenyatta welcomes visitors to Kenya for Global Entrepreneur Summit this week.
President Obama Announces visit to Kenya in July
East Africa | 03.30.15 By admin
Official White House Announcement: https://www.whitehouse.gov/blog/2015/03/29/reinforcing-us-africa-partnership
South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir’s Term Extended by Three Years
East Africa | 03.25.15 By admin
According to the Associated Press, Members of Parliament in South Sudan voted to extend President Salva Kiir’s Presidential term by 3 years along with their own mandate. The Government insists that the move was necessary for stability amid a civil war between supporters of President Kiirs and his former vice president, Riek Machar. The opposition is […]
Ethiopia Takes Another Hit for Enhanced Spy Program
Cyber Security, East Africa | 03.25.15 By admin
Apparently, the NSA isn’t the only digital spy agency under fire. According to a new report published by Privacy International and netzpolitik.org, a German company helped the Ethiopian government build its capacity to spy on its own citizens.
Africa’s Newest Taboo: Homosexuality
East Africa, Op-ed | 03.10.15 By admin
For years, Uganda’s population has endured human rights violations at the hands of both government agents and rebel groups.
