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Malawi, Tanzania Seek Mediation Over Border Dispute

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As reported on VOANES, Tanzania and Malawi plan to seek mediation from former heads of state in Southern Africa to help resolve a long-running border dispute over Lake Malawi. The lake is believed to have rich oil and gas reserves.Foreign ministers of the two countries are scheduled to meet former Mozambican President Joaquim Chissano, chairman of the forum, on Friday... Read More

U.S. under pressure over Rwanda involvement in Congo fighting

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JUNIOR D. KANNAH / AFP/GETTY IMAGES A youth identified as a 16-year-old corporal in the Rwandan armed forces sits with other prisoners in Kinshasha, capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo. The government accuses Rwanda of supporting rebels fighting in eastern Congo.   GOMA, Congo — It was not the bullet lodged in the officer’s gut, or the botched operation… Read More

Rwandan Youth and political commitment

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 On the 10th of November Alice Muhirwa, a young Rwandan lady, was awarded the annual prize of Jeunesse engagée (Committed Youth). This prize was given by the Canadian section of the International Network of Women for Democracy and Peace (RifDP) and is distributed to young people who, through their actions and commitment, have contributed greatly to peace and democracy. This… Read More

Fallacy of the failed state: How the West uses the threat of ‘Failed State’ label to intimidate developing nations

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1. INTRODUCTION Not too long ago, Raphael Tenthani interviewed the current British High Commissioner to Malawi, Michael Nevin. The interview was published in the Malawi News of 14th December 2012 and was carried by this publication. In the interview, Mr Nevin is quoted as claiming that Malawi would have become a failed state if President Joyce Banda had not listened to the advice... Read More

North Kivu: Rwandan troops reported to Nyiragongo occupied by M23

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 Soldiers of the Rwandan army (Rwanda Defense Force) entered the DRC Wednesday, December 12, through two border crossings and Kasizi Kanyanja, north of Goma, Nyiragongo territory (North Kivu). This territory is currently occupied by the M23 rebels. The inhabitants of this entity expressed concern over the presence of Rwandan army in their territory. According to local sources, the Rwandans were… Read More

Mali’s President Appoints New Prime Minister

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DAKAR, SENEGAL — Mali's interim president has appointed a new prime minister. The move comes less than 24 hours after the former interim prime minister resigned following his arrest by soldiers loyal to the military junta that overthrew the elected government in March. Mali's interim president, Dioncounda Traore, said Tuesday night on state television that he had accepted the resignation... Read More

‘I would go down in flames if that is what is required’ – Ambassador Susan Rice

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 Susan Rice, the current U.S. Ambassador to the U.N has been the target of a media and twitter frenzy calling on her to take swift and concise action in Central Africa by imposing sanctions on the Rwandan Government for backing M23 rebel group that is currently terrorizing Eastern Congo in both weaponry and military orders. Yet, she has remained silent.... Read More
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