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News in Brief<\/h1>\n

This week has seen the FDLR<\/a> accused of atrocities in the Lubero and Walikale territories of the DRC\u2019s North Kivu province. Military inaction since the group\u2019s January 2015 deadline has led to political calls for the Congolese army and MONUSCO, to take more decisive action. In South Kivu the army are reported to have launched an offensive against the group in Uivra, whilst there were civil society reports of FDLR sightings in Ituri, Province Orientale, this week.<\/p>\n

Elsewhere in North Kivu<\/a>, civil society in Walikale has accused the Ra\u00efa Mutomboki of collecting illegal taxes, looting, and arbitrarily arresting people traveling on the roads of Bakano. In Province Orientale<\/a>, Mai-Mai rebels have killed four people and seriously injured over ten others in a town north of Bunia, Ituri, burning over 20 homes and looting property. A demonstration against the eviction of miners from the Okapi wildlife reserve in Badengaido on 19 February has seen contested reports of casualties occasioned by FARDC intervention with authorities citing one injury and others claiming three deaths.<\/p>\n

In the Central African Republic<\/a>, command over the country\u2019s Armed Forces (FACA) is reportedly so weak that many soldiers have taken to hiding in the bush, leaving the field open for Seleka and anti-balaka to terrorise the population. The UNHCR reported on Tuesday that an upsurge in violence in the CAR has forced the displacement of almost 50,000 people since the start of the year. Nineteen central African and international groups have called for the country’s transitional parliament to adopt a draft law establishing a Special Criminal Court.<\/p>\n

Justice issues have seen some considerable attention across the region recently. Whilst the East African Court of Justice<\/a> is now able to handle international crimes, including genocide, crimes against humanity, terrorism and war crimes, this week saw the Arusha-based court hear a case filed by a Ugandan applicant against Uganda\u2019s Attorney General, accusing the country’s government of resource plunder. Meanwhile, Uganda’s Financial Intelligence Authority has formally begun preliminary investigations that will dig up details of the 57 people linked to Uganda with secret Swiss HSBC bank accounts<\/a>.<\/p>\n

In Uganda, farmers evicted by oil palm plantations presented a lawsuit against a joint venture co-owned by the oil palm giant Wilmar International<\/a>, claiming restitution for land they claim was grabbed from them, and fair compensation for damages. Despite fears over the changing role of oil in the country, it was announced this week that a Russian-led consortium – RT Global Resources, a subsidiary of Russian state corporation, Rostec – has been selected to build Uganda’s first oil refinery<\/a> plant. Meanwhile, Uganda\u2019s energy and minerals minister has said that Congo wants to participate in the development of the proposed crude oil export pipeline on the Ugandan side of the Lake Albert rift basin.<\/p>\n

Conflict and Security<\/h1>\n

Recent news on conflict and security related issues across the Great Lakes Region<\/b><\/p>\n

DRC<\/h2>\n

MONUSCO weekly press conference<\/b><\/p>\n

CONFERENCE DE PRESSE DES NATIONS UNIES DU MERCREDI 25 FEVRIER 2015<\/a><\/span><\/span> | 25 February 2015 | MONUSCO
\nApr\u00e8s 5 ans et demi de fonction au sein de la Mission des Nations Unies pour la Stabilisation en R\u00e9publique D\u00e9mocratique du Congo, le G\u00e9n\u00e9ral Abdallah Wafy, vient d\u2019\u00eatre rappel\u00e9 par son pays, le Niger, pour le repr\u00e9senter au si\u00e8ge\u00a0 des Nations Unies \u00e0 New-York, aux Etats Unis.<\/p>\n

FARDC<\/b><\/p>\n

A Chameleon army? Coherence, performance, discipline in Congo\u2019s FARDC<\/a><\/span><\/span> | 19 February 2015 | christophvogel.net<\/p>\n

\u2026. FARDC is a Chameleon of an army, and this is meant neither good nor bad, it is a mere observation. Even less does it form a claim that any other military may not also have a Chameleon character \u2013 the US army consists of both heroes who engaged without arms alongside civilian helpers after the Haitian earthquake but also guys who brutalised prisoners in Iraq. But perhaps the Congolese army embodies this variability par excellence, for a couple of reasons…<\/p>\n

North Kivu<\/b><\/p>\n

Tracing the deadlock in dismantling FDLR<\/a><\/span><\/span> | 20 February 2015 | christophvogel.net<\/p>\n

On January 2nd, a six-months deadline set by regional political bodies SADC and ICGLR together with the Congolese government and MONUSCO for the self-demobilisation of the Forces D\u00e9mocratiques pour la Lib\u00e9ration du Rwanda (FDLR) run out. However, it did not trigger substantial results and the long-standing rebel group, whose roots lie in the genocidal militias, continues to dispose over intact chains of command.<\/p>\n

Des FDLR accus\u00e9es des exactions sur les populations civiles<\/a><\/span><\/span> | 22 February 2015 | Radio Okapi<\/p>\n

Les rebelles rwandais des FDLR sont accus\u00e9s de commettre plusieurs exactions sur les populations civiles dans le Sud de Lubero et dans le groupement Ikobo, en territoire de Walikale.<\/p>\n

Traque contre les FDLR. La Belgique invite la RDC \u00e0 accepter l\u2019aide de la Monusco<\/a><\/span><\/span> | 22 February 2015 | Radio Okapi<\/p>\n

Le vice-premier ministre belge en charge de la Coop\u00e9ration et D\u00e9veloppement et son coll\u00e8gue des Affaires \u00e9trang\u00e8res ont exprim\u00e9 le souhait de Bruxelles de voir Kinshasa admettre de nouveau l\u2019appui la Monusco dans la traque contre les rebelles rwandais des FDLR dans l\u2019Est du pays.<\/p>\n

Les Ra\u00efa Mutomboki accus\u00e9s de pillages et d\u2019arrestations arbitraires \u00e0 Bakano<\/a><\/span><\/span> | 23 February 2015 | Radio Okapi<\/p>\n

La soci\u00e9t\u00e9 civile de Walikale accuse les miliciens Ra\u00efa Mutomboki de pr\u00e9lever des taxes ill\u00e9gales, de piller et d\u2019arr\u00eater arbitrairement des habitants qui circulent sur les routes du groupement de Bakano au Nord-Kivu.<\/p>\n

African Union urges Congo to let UN forces help assault on rebels<\/a><\/span><\/span> | 23 February 2015 | Reuters<\/p>\n

The African Union on Monday urged the Congolese government to accept help from U.N. forces to defeat rebels in the country’s east, after a row over human rights derailed plans for joint operations.<\/p>\n

Didier Reynders appelle \u00e0 la poursuite des op\u00e9rations contre les FDLR<\/a><\/span><\/span> | 24 February 2015 | Radio Okapi<\/p>\n

Le ministre belge des Affaires \u00e9trang\u00e8res, Didier Reynders appel\u00e9 mardi \u00e0 la poursuite des op\u00e9rations contre les groupes arm\u00e9s notamment les FDLR dans l\u2019Est de la RDC, \u00e0 son arriv\u00e9e \u00e0 Goma.<\/p>\n

South Kivu<\/b><\/p>\n

Braquage d\u2019un v\u00e9hicule transportant les salaires des fonctionnaires<\/a><\/span><\/span> | 20 February 2015 | Radio Okapi<\/p>\n

Des hommes arm\u00e9s en tenue civile ont attaqu\u00e9 jeudi 19 f\u00e9vrier vers 16 heures locales un v\u00e9hicule transportant la paie des agents du Centre de recherche en sciences naturelles de Lwiro sur le tron\u00e7on menant \u00e0 ce centre dans le territoire de Kabare (Sud-Kivu). Ils ont emport\u00e9 environ 137 millions de francs congolais (148 915 dollars am\u00e9ricains) destin\u00e9s \u00e0 la paie du mois de f\u00e9vrier et un compl\u00e9ment de janvier.<\/p>\n

L\u2019arm\u00e9e lance une offensive contre les FDLR \u00e0 Uvira<\/a><\/span><\/span> | 24 February 2015 | Radio Okapi<\/p>\n

Des tirs \u00e0 l\u2019arme lourde et \u00e0 la mitraillette sont entendus ce mardi 24 f\u00e9vrier depuis t\u00f4t le matin dans les villages de Ruvuye et Mulindi surplombant les moyens plateaux de Lemera \u00e0 Uvira.<\/p>\n

Province Orientale<\/b><\/p>\n

Une attaque des Ma\u00ef-Ma\u00ef fait 4 morts \u00e0 Ezekere<\/a><\/span><\/span> | 19 February 2015 | Radio Okapi<\/p>\n

Des Ma\u00ef-Ma\u00ef ont tu\u00e9 quatre personnes et bless\u00e9 gri\u00e8vement plus de dix autres, dans la nuit de mardi 17 f\u00e9vrier, au terme d\u2019une incursion \u00e0 Ezekere, localit\u00e9 situ\u00e9e \u00e0 plus de 30 km au Nord de Bunia, dans le district de l\u2019Ituri (Province Orientale). Selon la soci\u00e9t\u00e9 civile de Djugu, ces assaillants ont \u00e9galement incendi\u00e9 plus de 20 maisons et pill\u00e9 des biens de la population en tirant \u00e0 balles r\u00e9elles dans toutes les directions avant de se retirer dans la brousse.<\/p>\n

L\u2019Unadi invite le Gouvernement \u00e0 n\u00e9gocier avec et la FRPI<\/a><\/span><\/span> | 20 February 2015 | Radio Okapi<\/p>\n

L\u2019Union des associations culturelles pour le d\u00e9veloppement de l\u2019Ituri (Unadi) appelle le Gouvernement et la Force de r\u00e9sistance patriotique de l\u2019Ituri (FRPI) \u00e0 revenir \u00e0 la table des n\u00e9gociations apr\u00e8s l\u2019\u00e9chec du processus de reddition des miliciens.<\/p>\n

\u00abNous avons les moyens de s\u00e9curiser la population\u00bb, affirme la police<\/a><\/span><\/span> | 21 February 2015 | Radio Okapi<\/p>\n

Le commissaire provincial adjoint de la police nationale congolaise (PNC), en charge des op\u00e9rations et renseignements en Province Orientale, assure que son commandement dispose des moyens suffisants et efficaces pour s\u00e9curiser la population et ses biens.<\/p>\n

Bilan controvers\u00e9 apr\u00e8s une manifestation d\u2019orpailleurs \u00e0 Badengaido<\/a><\/span><\/span> | 22 February 2015 | Radio Okapi<\/p>\n

Plusieurs sources affirment que la manifestation organis\u00e9e jeudi 19 f\u00e9vrier par des orpailleurs \u00e0 Badengaido, en Province Orientale, a fait au moins trois morts. De son c\u00f4t\u00e9, l\u2019administrateur du territoire parle d\u2019un seul bless\u00e9. Les orpailleurs protestaient contre leur d\u00e9guerpissement de la faune \u00e0 r\u00e9serve \u00e0 Okapi. Ils ont \u00e9t\u00e9 dispers\u00e9s par des gardes de parc aid\u00e9s par des militaires FARDC. Ces derniers sont par ailleurs accus\u00e9s d\u2019avoir pill\u00e9 des biens de la population.<\/p>\n

Des rebelles FDLR signal\u00e9s \u00e0 Mambasa<\/a><\/span><\/span> | 23 February 2015 | Radio Okapi<\/p>\n

La soci\u00e9t\u00e9 civile du territoire de Mambasa, dans le district de l\u2019Ituri (Province Orientale) signale la pr\u00e9sence des rebelles des Forces d\u00e9mocratiques pour la lib\u00e9ration du Rwanda (FDLR) dans la for\u00eat de Baka\u00efko.<\/p>\n

Des hommes arm\u00e9s attaquent un h\u00f4pital \u00e0 Bunia<\/a><\/span><\/span> | 24 February 2015 | Radio Okapi<\/p>\n

Des hommes arm\u00e9s ont attaqu\u00e9 la maternit\u00e9 du Centre m\u00e9dical \u00e9vang\u00e9lique de Bunia dans la nuit de dimanche \u00e0 lundi 23 f\u00e9vrier. Des sources sur place indiquent que les assaillants ont bless\u00e9 une infirmi\u00e8re par balle apr\u00e8s avoir emport\u00e9 des habits des b\u00e9b\u00e9s et ravi de l\u2019argent aux malades.<\/p>\n

Katanga<\/b><\/p>\n

Nouveau bilan des affrontements pygm\u00e9es-bantous \u00e0 Sengatchimbu, 7 morts<\/a><\/span><\/span> | 20 February 2015 | Radio Okapi<\/p>\n

Le bilan des affrontements entre pygm\u00e9es et bantous la semaine derni\u00e8re \u00e0 Sengatchimbu a \u00e9t\u00e9 revu \u00e0 la hausse. Les premi\u00e8res sources avaient \u00e9voqu\u00e9 un bilan de 6 morts. Le conseil de s\u00e9curit\u00e9 du territoire de Manono parle \u00e0 pr\u00e9sent de sept morts et douze bless\u00e9s.<\/p>\n

Rwanda<\/h2>\n

BBC Rwanda Documentary: Replies to <\/b>Alex Odora-Obote’s letter<\/a><\/span><\/span> responding to \u201c<\/b>Kagame-Power Lobby\u2019s dishonest attack on BBC documentary on Rwanda<\/a><\/span><\/span>\u201d<\/b><\/p>\n

Kagame ordered Habyarimana assassination<\/a><\/span><\/span> | 16 February 2015 | Pambazuka News<\/p>\n

Prosecutors at the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR) made a political decision to give complete immunity to President Paul Kagame and the Rwanda Patriotic Front (RPF) for their crimes and as a result they have been granted impunity to commit the terrible war crimes in Rwandan and Congo since: because they know they can get away with it.<\/p>\n

A quick response to Alex Obote-Odora<\/a><\/span><\/span> | 16 February 2015 | Pambazuka News<\/p>\n

As former Chief of Appeals and Legal Advisory Division at the ICTR, Obote-Odora surely knows that sworn testimony as well as public assertions of fact exist from members of Kagame-Power circles concerning the events leading to the genocide, including the names of RPF personnel participating with Kagame in planning the shoot-down of the plane carrying President Habyarimana.<\/p>\n

There was no genocide conspiracy in Rwanda<\/a><\/span><\/span> | 16 February 2015 | Pambazuka News<\/p>\n

Four trial chambers and the Appeal Chamber acquitted the entire national political and military leadership of the Habyarimana government of conspiracy to commit genocide, or any other crimes, before 7 april 1994, the day after the assassination of the President.<\/p>\n

Other<\/b><\/h1>\n

U.S. to Support Rwanda National Police in Peacekeeping<\/a><\/span><\/span> | 24 February 2015 | The New Times | AllAfrica<\/p>\n

Rwanda’s tremendous efforts and commitment to peacekeeping is visible and appreciated globally, a US official has said. Ambassador Phillip Carter, the Deputy to the Commander for Civil-Military Engagement (DCME) of United States Africa Command made the remarks yesterday at the Rwanda National Police (RNP) headquarters in Kacyiru during a meeting with the force’s leadership.<\/p>\n

Burundi<\/h2>\n

Massacres in the mist<\/a><\/span><\/span> | 20 February 2015 | Africa Confidential<\/p>\n

As June’s presidential election approaches, the political atmosphere is deteriorating and political violence is on the increase.<\/p>\n

Cibitoke War Crimes<\/a><\/span><\/span> | 20 February 2015 | IWACU | AllAfrica<\/p>\n

The arrested rebels were executed by soldiers, policemen and Imbonerakure youth (the ruling party youth wing) during the fighting in Cibitoke Province, in December 2014. IWACU goes to the field.<\/p>\n

Central African Republic<\/h2>\n

La France favorable \u00e0 la r\u00e9habilitation des FACA<\/a><\/span><\/span> | 21 February 2015 | Les D\u00e9p\u00eaches de Brazzaville | AllAfrica<\/p>\n

Le ministre fran\u00e7ais de la D\u00e9fense, Jean-Yves Le Drian, a appel\u00e9 ses partenaires europ\u00e9ens \u00e0 fournir des experts militaires en vue de la reconstuction des Forces arm\u00e9es centrafricaines (FACA).<\/p>\n

Bient\u00f4t le retour des Forces arm\u00e9es centrafricaines<\/a><\/span><\/span> | 23 February 2015 | Radio Ndeke Luka<\/p>\n

La mont\u00e9e exponentielle des r\u00e9cents \u00e9v\u00e8nements en R\u00e9publique Centrafricaine (RCA) interpelle par son degr\u00e9 de violences et de haines partag\u00e9es par la population. Le commandement des Forces arm\u00e9es centrafricaines (FACA) est tomb\u00e9 quasiment dans l\u2019oubliette. Les 8.000 militaires qui composent les FACA se sont dissimul\u00e9s dans la nature, laissant champ libre \u00e0 deux groupes arm\u00e9s non conventionnels notamment S\u00e9l\u00e9ka et Antibalaka, de contr\u00f4ler et de s\u00e9vir sur l\u2019ensemble du territoire national.<\/p>\n

Boziz\u00e9 et Djotodia s’appr\u00eatent \u00e0 rentrer dans le rang de la transition<\/a><\/span><\/span> | 23 February 2015 | Jeune Afrique<\/p>\n

Michel Djotodia et Fran\u00e7ois Boziz\u00e9 s’appr\u00eatent \u00e0 signer, mercredi ou jeudi, une d\u00e9claration commune dans laquelle les deux anciens pr\u00e9sidents centrafricains assurent s’inscrire dans le processus lanc\u00e9 \u00e0 Brazzaville en juillet dernier.<\/p>\n

Les dessous de l\u2019accord de Nairobi<\/a><\/span><\/span> | 24 February 2015 | AfrikArabia | Courrier International<\/p>\n

Un accord est en passe d\u2019\u00eatre sign\u00e9 entre Fran\u00e7ois Boziz\u00e9 et Michel Djotodia afin de respecter la fin des hostilit\u00e9s, sign\u00e9e en juillet 2014. Les deux bellig\u00e9rants sont-ils sinc\u00e8res et quelles cons\u00e9quences sur le terrain ? Explications.<\/p>\n

Humanitarian News<\/h1>\n

Non-comprehensive overview of humanitarian news, including IDP and refugee issues, across the Great Lakes Region<\/b><\/p>\n

DRC<\/h2>\n

Humanitarian Bulletins and reports<\/b><\/p>\n

Personnes d\u00e9plac\u00e9es internes et retourn\u00e9es (D\u00e9cembre 2014)<\/a><\/span><\/span> | 20 February 2015 | OCHA | Reliefweb<\/p>\n

Bulletin d’Information Humanitaire – Province du Nord-Kivu N\u00b006\/15<\/a><\/span><\/span> | 24 February 2015 | OCHA | Reliefweb<\/p>\n

Refugees<\/b><\/p>\n

Repatriation Process of Angolan Former Refugees in DRC Resumes<\/a><\/span><\/span> | 23 February 2015 | Angola Press | AllAfrica<\/p>\n

The second phase of the voluntary and organized repatriation of the Angolan former refugees in DR Congo was resumed on Thursday in the northern Zaire province, with arrival of the ninth train with 185 people, whose process started on 10 November 2014 at the region.<\/p>\n

Central African Republic<\/h2>\n

Humanitarian Bulletins and reports<\/b><\/p>\n

Situation Report No. 48 (as of 18 February 2015)<\/a><\/span><\/span> | 18 February 2015 | OCHA<\/p>\n

Refugees\/IDPs<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

Fresh violence displaces almost 50,000 people in Central African Republic<\/a><\/span><\/span> | 24 February 2015 | UNHCR<\/p>\n

The UN refugee agency on Tuesday reported that an upsurge in violence in the Central African Republic has forced the displacement of almost 50,000 people since the start of the year.<\/p>\n

Justice and Tribunals<\/h1>\n

Selected articles on criminal justice proceedings regarding crimes committed in the Great Lakes Region<\/b><\/p>\n

East African Court of Justice<\/b><\/p>\n

Court Hears a Case Against the Attorney General of the Republic of Uganda<\/a><\/span><\/span> | 17 February 2015 | East African Community | AllAfrica<\/p>\n

The East African Court of Justice First Instance Division on 17th February 2015 heard a case filed by a Ugandan citizen Mr. Godfrey Magezi (Applicant) against the Attorney General of the Republic of Uganda (Respondent). The subject of this case is the alleged acts of corruption, abuse of office, misappropriation, illicit enrichment, plunder and wastage of government resources by the Government of Uganda or its officials.<\/p>\n

Heads of State Endorse Expanded EACJ Mandate<\/a><\/span><\/span> | 21 February 2015 | The New Times | AllAfrica<\/p>\n

The East African Court of Justice (EACJ) can now handle crimes of international proportion such as genocide, crimes against humanity, terrorism and war crimes following endorsement by East African Community Heads of State.<\/p>\n

Uganda Government Arraigned in Arusha Court<\/a><\/span><\/span> | 22 February 2015 | Tanzania Daily News | AllAfrica<\/p>\n

The Arusha-based East African Court of Justice’s (EACJ) First Instance Division has heard a case filed by an applicant from Uganda, Mr Godfrey Magezi against the Attorney General (AG) of the Republic of Uganda, the Respondent, accusing the country’s government of resources plunder.<\/p>\n

DRC<\/h2>\n

Accus\u00e9 de complot contre le r\u00e9gime de Kinshasa, Etienne Kabila acquitt\u00e9 en Afrique du Sud<\/a><\/span><\/span> | 19 February 2015 | Radio Okapi<\/p>\n

Etienne Kabila est d\u00e9sormais libre en Afrique du Sud. La Haute Cour de Pretoria qui le poursuivait pour tentative de renversement du pouvoir de Kinshasa, l\u2019a acquitt\u00e9 mercredi 18 f\u00e9vrier. Ce Congolais qui se r\u00e9clame de la filiation de l\u2019ancien pr\u00e9sident congolais Laurent-D\u00e9sir\u00e9 Kabila recouvre la libert\u00e9 apr\u00e8s environ deux ans pass\u00e9s en prison.<\/p>\n

Beaucoup de dossiers judiciaires sans proc\u00e8s \u00e0 Rutshuru<\/a><\/span><\/span> | 19 February 2015 | Radio Okapi<\/p>\n

Les juridictions secondaires, civiles et militaires du Nord-Kivu font face \u00e0 d\u2019\u00e9normes difficult\u00e9s au niveau de leur fonctionnement, notamment en ce qui concerne l\u2019organisation des audiences foraines [hors des palais de justice] dans les territoires. Dans le cas du territoire de Rutshuru, par exemple, une vingtaine de dossiers sont actuellement fix\u00e9s au tribunal sur une centaine en souffrance \u00e0 l\u2019auditorat.<\/p>\n

Deux magistrats militaires condamn\u00e9s pour extorsion des biens<\/a><\/span><\/span> | 19 February 2015 | Radio Okapi<\/p>\n

La cour militaire de la Province Orientale a condamn\u00e9 mercredi 18 f\u00e9vrier \u00e0 Kisangani deux magistrats militaires \u00e0 des peines allant de 4 \u00e0 5 ans de servitude p\u00e9nale principale pour extorsion d\u2019argent et des biens. En outre, ils sont contraints de restituer des biens extorqu\u00e9s aupr\u00e8s de quatre sujets ougandais et au paiement de plus de 100 000 francs congolais (pr\u00e8s de 110 dollars am\u00e9ricains) des frais d\u2019instance avec arrestation imm\u00e9diate.<\/p>\n

Human Right Watch est int\u00e9ress\u00e9 par le sort judiciaire r\u00e9serv\u00e9 aux leaders pr\u00e9sum\u00e9s de la r\u00e9bellion M23<\/a><\/span><\/span> | 20 February 2015 | ACP | DigitalCongo<\/p>\n

Human Right Watch cherche \u00e0 conna\u00eetre le sort judiciaires qui est r\u00e9serv\u00e9 aux leaders pr\u00e9sum\u00e9s de la r\u00e9bellion M23 auxquels sont reproch\u00e9s de lourds dossiers de violations des doits humains.<\/p>\n

Affaire Ngudjolo \u00e0 la CPI : report du prononc\u00e9 concernant l\u2019appel \u00e0 son acquittement<\/a><\/span><\/span> | 20 February 2015 | Radio Okapi<\/p>\n

La Chambre d\u2019appel de la Cour p\u00e9nale internationale (CPI) a reprogramm\u00e9 au vendredi 27 f\u00e9vrier 2015 \u00e0 10h00 le prononc\u00e9 de son arr\u00eat concernant l\u2019appel \u00e0 l\u2019encontre de l\u2019acquittement de Mathieu Ngudjolo Chui. L\u2019audience \u00e9tait initialement pr\u00e9vue pour le mardi 24 f\u00e9vrier 2015. Selon un communiqu\u00e9 publi\u00e9 sur le site de la CPI, il a \u00e9t\u00e9 report\u00e9 pour des raisons organisationnelles inattendues.<\/p>\n

Des amnisti\u00e9s encore en prison<\/a><\/span><\/span> | 23 February 2015 | Radio Okapi<\/p>\n

Une ann\u00e9e apr\u00e8s la promulgation de la loi d\u2019amnistie, certains b\u00e9n\u00e9ficiaires qui ont d\u00e9j\u00e0 sign\u00e9 l\u2019acte d\u2019engagement \u00e0 ne plus prendre des armes pour faire des revendications politiques restent toujours en d\u00e9tention.<\/p>\n

Ouverture du proc\u00e8s Vital Kamerhe \u00e0 la Cour supr\u00eame<\/a><\/span><\/span> | 23 February 2015 | Radio Okapi<\/p>\n

L\u2019audience du proc\u00e8s de l\u2019affaire le Procureur g\u00e9n\u00e9ral de la R\u00e9publique et Wivine Moleka contre Vital Kamerhe, pr\u00e9sident de l\u2019Union pour la nation congolaise (UNC) a \u00e9t\u00e9 ouverte lundi 23 f\u00e9vrier \u00e0 la Cour supr\u00eame de justice (CSJ). Cette s\u00e9ance n\u2019a dur\u00e9 que quelques instants.<\/p>\n

Lubanga case – Appeals Chamber to issue its judgment regarding the reparations for victims on 3 March 2015<\/a><\/span><\/span> | 24 February 2015 | International Criminal Court<\/p>\n

On 3 March 2015, at 11h30 (Hague local time), the Appeals Chamber of the International Criminal Court (ICC) will deliver, in open court, its judgment on the appeals against the Trial Chamber’s “decision establishing the principles and procedures to be applied to reparations” in the case against Thomas Lubanga Dyilo.<\/p>\n

Uganda<\/h2>\n

Govt Probes Ugandan’s Swiss Bank Accounts<\/a><\/span><\/span> | 20 February 2015 | The Observer | AllAfrica<\/p>\n

Uganda’s Financial Intelligence Authority has formally begun preliminary investigations that will dig up details of the 57 people linked to Uganda, with secret accounts in HSBC, a Swiss bank.<\/p>\n

Central African Republic<\/h2>\n

Second ICC Trial Looming for Bemba<\/a><\/span><\/span> | 18 February 2015 | Bemba Trial Website<\/a><\/span><\/span> | AllAfrica<\/p>\n

A second trial for Jean Pierre Bemba at the International Criminal Court (ICC) is now imminent after the court’s Presidency named judges to try the Congolese opposition leader and his four associates. Trial Chamber VII was constituted after a pre-trial judge rejected their bid to appeal the confirmation of charges decision.<\/p>\n

Les victimes centrafricaines demandent justice<\/a><\/span><\/span> | 25 February 2015 | Hirondelle News Agency | AllAfrica<\/p>\n

L’Arm\u00e9e de r\u00e9sistance du Seigneur (LRA), un ancien mouvement rebelle ougandais dont l’un des commandants se trouve entre les mains de la Cour p\u00e9nale internationale (CPI) depuis le mois dernier, a sign\u00e9 des crimes d’une extr\u00eame gravit\u00e9 non seulement dans son pays d’origine mais aussi en Centrafrique. Dans un communiqu\u00e9 publi\u00e9 le 18 f\u00e9vrier, l’Association des victimes de la LRA en Centrafrique, une ONG locale bien connue \u00e0 Bangui, demande ainsi que l’affaire Dominic Ongwen s’\u00e9tende aux exactions perp\u00e9tr\u00e9es sur le territoire centrafricain entre 2008 et 2014.<\/p>\n

Special Criminal Court for Central African Republic<\/b><\/p>\n

Pourquoi la Cour p\u00e9nale sp\u00e9ciale en Centrafrique m\u00e9rite votre soutien en 10 arguments<\/a><\/span><\/span> | 19 February 2015 | PR Newswire | AllAfrica<\/p>\n

La Cour p\u00e9nale sp\u00e9ciale, un outil efficace pour lutter contre l’impunit\u00e9 et consolider une paix durable en R\u00e9publique centrafricaine…<\/p>\n

Create Court to Combat Impunity – 19 Groups Support Proposal for Specialized Tribunal<\/a><\/span><\/span> | 20 February 2015 | HRW<\/a><\/span><\/span> | AllAfrica<\/p>\n

The Central African Republic’s transitional parliament should adopt a draft law establishing a Special Criminal Court, 19 Central African and International groups said today. Such a court would speed up justice for victims of atrocities in the country.<\/p>\n

Why a Special Criminal Court for the Central African Republic Deserves Your Support<\/a><\/span><\/span> | 20 February 2015 | HRW<\/a><\/span><\/span> | AllAfrica<\/p>\n

The interim parliament for the Central African Republic is about to consider a bill to establish a Special Criminal Court to complement the work of the International Criminal Court in the country and speed up justice for victims of atrocities since the current conflict began three years ago. This is why the bill needs and deserves support from members of the transition parliament.<\/p>\n

Natural resource exploitation, governance and trade<\/h1>\n

Minerals, energy (oil & gas, hydro and solar), poaching, logging, foreign investment, trade, environmental issues<\/b><\/p>\n

UN High-Level Experts Group Meeting on the role of the extractive industries in Africa<\/b><\/p>\n

High-level event stresses importance of extractive industries to sustainable growth in Africa<\/a><\/span><\/span> | 24 February 2015 | United Nations News Centre<\/p>\n

The United Nations Office of the Special Adviser on Africa (OSAA) held a meeting at Headquarters in New York today on the role of the extractive industry in Africa.<\/p>\n

High-Level Experts Group Meeting on the role of the extractive industries in Africa towards sustainable development and inclusive growth<\/a><\/span><\/span> | 24 February 2015 | United Nations Office of the Special Adviser on Africa<\/p>\n

The Office of the Special Adviser on Africa (OSAA) is organizing this High-Level Expert Group Meeting in collaboration with the African Union Commission (AUC), the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), the African Development Bank (AfDB), the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), and the Department of Public Information (DPI). Concept Note<\/b>: available here<\/a><\/span><\/span>.<\/p>\n

German business delegation visits Great Lakes Region<\/b><\/p>\n

German Foreign Minister Seeking ‘Anchors of Stability’ in Africa<\/a><\/span><\/span> | 23 February 2015 | Deutsche Welle | AllAfrica<\/p>\n

Germany’s Foreign Minister Frank Walter Steinmeier is seeking to intensify ties between Germany and Africa. Berlin is particularly interested in countries that foster regional stability. Steinmeier’s four-day trip took him to three countries – the Democratic Republic of Congo, Rwanda and Kenya – and its purpose is to forge new partnerships for Germany.<\/p>\n

DRC<\/h2>\n

Les autorit\u00e9s de la Province orientale en col\u00e8re<\/a><\/span><\/span> | 19 February 2015 | RFI<\/p>\n

La col\u00e8re gronde dans la Province orientale, au nord-est de la RDC, \u00e0 l’approche des \u00e9lections. En cause, le non-paiement de la part de la redevance mini\u00e8re qui est cens\u00e9e revenir aux provinces et aux territoires o\u00f9 se d\u00e9roule l’exploitation. Dans le cas de la Province orientale, il s’agit de mines d’or. Elles ont beau \u00eatre exploit\u00e9es, la soci\u00e9t\u00e9 civile se plaint de ne pas voir les retomb\u00e9es, notamment en terme de routes, et appelle \u00e0 l’incivisme fiscal. Les d\u00e9put\u00e9s provinciaux ont lanc\u00e9 une p\u00e9tition.<\/p>\n

Steinmeier Seeks to Open Doors in DRC<\/a><\/span><\/span> | 20 February 2015 | Deutsche Welle | AllAfrica<\/p>\n

German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier was caught up in the Ukraine crisis on his latest African trip. However, he was keen to not let it distract him from diplomatic efforts in Kinshasa. Steinmeier sees himself opening up doors economically. After the meeting with his DRC counterpart Raymund N’Tungamulongo, Steinmeier summed it up. While both countries had shared interests, they had not exhausted their potential for development. “A lot remains to be done,” he said.<\/p>\n

Une ONG allemande a r\u00e9habilit\u00e9 la piste de l\u2019a\u00e9roport de Goma<\/a><\/span><\/span> | 20 February 2015 | Radio Okapi<\/p>\n

L\u2019ONG internationale Agro action allemande (AAA) a r\u00e9habilit\u00e9 80% de la piste de l\u2019a\u00e9roport de Goma. Les travaux estim\u00e9s \u00e0 17 millions de dollars am\u00e9ricains ont \u00e9t\u00e9 financ\u00e9s sur fonds du gouvernement allemand et ont dur\u00e9 trois ans.<\/p>\n

Les soci\u00e9t\u00e9s mini\u00e8res appel\u00e9es \u00e0 publier les \u00e9tudes sur les impacts environnementaux<\/a><\/span><\/span> | 20 February 2015 | Radio Okapi<\/p>\n

La Plate-forme des organisations de la soci\u00e9t\u00e9 civile intervenant dans le secteur minier (Pom) a r\u00e9uni jeudi 19 f\u00e9vrier les diff\u00e9rents op\u00e9rateurs du secteur en vue d\u2019amener les entreprises mini\u00e8res \u00e0 publier les \u00e9tudes sur les impacts environnementaux \u00e0 la suite des activit\u00e9s mini\u00e8res. La plupart d\u2019entreprises mini\u00e8res pensent que ces \u00e9tudes sont confidentielles.<\/p>\n

Des expatri\u00e9s en s\u00e9jour irr\u00e9gulier dans des zones mini\u00e8res transf\u00e9r\u00e9s \u00e0 Kinshasa<\/a><\/span><\/span> | 21 February 2015 | Radio Okapi<\/p>\n

Une trentaine d\u2019expatri\u00e9s arr\u00eat\u00e9s pour s\u00e9jour irr\u00e9gulier dans des zones mini\u00e8res du district de l\u2019Ituri (Province Orientale) ont \u00e9t\u00e9 achemin\u00e9s \u00e0 Kisangani en d\u00e9but de semaine, puis transf\u00e9r\u00e9s vendredi 20 f\u00e9vrier \u00e0 Kinshasa. Ces personnes travaillent pour le compte d\u2019entreprises mini\u00e8res. Elles sont notamment accus\u00e9es de fraude mini\u00e8re, d\u2019exploitation ill\u00e9gale des substances min\u00e9rales et de pollution de l\u2019environnement.<\/p>\n

La population accuse une entreprise mini\u00e8re de polluer 2 rivi\u00e8res \u00e0 Likasi<\/a><\/span><\/span> | 23 February 2015 | Radio Okapi<\/p>\n

Les habitants du quartier Kakontwe accusent l\u2019entreprise mini\u00e8re choinoise Kaipen Mining de polluer la rivi\u00e8re Mura et la source Kyantete dans la ville de Likasi.<\/p>\n

DRC Traders Vow to Continue Using Dar Port<\/a><\/span><\/span> | 23 February 2015 | Tanzania Daily News | All Africa<\/p>\n

New management at Dar es Salaam port should speed up improvement of infrastructure to ease cargo clearance and beat the rival Angolan port of Cabinda which is luring Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) private sector. Speaking in Dar es Salaam at the weekend, DRC Businessmen Association President, Mr Mukendi Kabobu, said over the past two years tremendous achievements have been made at the country’s prime port but more needs to be done.<\/p>\n

L\u2019entreprise mini\u00e8re KCC accus\u00e9e de pollution \u00e0 Tshamundenda<\/a><\/span><\/span> | 24 February 2015 | Radio Okapi<\/p>\n

La soci\u00e9t\u00e9 civile de Kolwezi accuse l\u2019entreprise mini\u00e8re Kamoto Copper Company d\u2019avoir d\u00e9vers\u00e9 dimanche 22 f\u00e9vrier plus de 60 m\u00e8tres cubes d\u2019acide sulfurique dans la cit\u00e9 de Tshamundenda (Katanga).<\/p>\n

Gertler waiting for a firm rail accord<\/a><\/span><\/span> | 24 February 2015 | Africa Mining Intelligence<\/p>\n

Now that Congo-K and Angola have penned a series of trans-border transportation accords involving air, land and sea – the deal was signed in Kinshasa on Jan. 19 – Dan Gertler\u2019s group is waiting for the Congolese authorities to renovate the rail link between the Kisenge manganese mine in Katanga and the Angolan border.<\/p>\n

Rwanda<\/h2>\n

Rwanda Readies for Regional Oil Talks<\/a><\/span><\/span> | 21 February 2015 | East African Business Week | AllAfrica<\/p>\n

Investors seeking for the latest developments in the East African oil and gas sector cannot afford to miss the 7th East African Petroleum Conference and Exhibition (EAPCE’15). Between March 4 and 6 at the Kigali Serena Hotel in Rwanda, business people will rub shoulders with senior government officials and talk shop in a sector currently beset by some uncertainity.<\/p>\n

What’s Holding Back Rwanda Exports to East Africa?<\/a><\/span><\/span> | 22 February 2015 | The New Times | AllAfrica<\/p>\n

Although Rwandan exports to fellow East African Community member states increased by 7 per cent to $131.56m last year, from $122.94 million in 2013, the country spent $546.80 million on imports from the region during the same period.<\/p>\n

German business delegation<\/b><\/p>\n

German Companies Keen to Explore Rwanda Business Opportunities<\/a><\/span><\/span> | 21 February 2015 | Rwanda Focus | AllAfrica<\/p>\n

A German business delegation of 21 entrepreneurs from various sectors ended its two-day visit to Rwanda with a positive impression of the country’s business opportunities.<\/p>\n

Rwanda Investments Attractive – German Minister<\/a><\/span><\/span> | 22 February 2015 | The New Times | AllAfrica<\/p>\n

Rwanda’s investments in infrastructure, information technology as well as being a member of the East African Community make the country attractive to foreign investors, a top German diplomat has said.<\/p>\n

German Investors Eye Energy Sector<\/a><\/span><\/span> | 23 February 2015 | The New Times | AllAfrica<\/p>\n

German investors have affirmed their willingness to invest in the country’s energy sector. The investors were part of the German business delegation that was in the country, last week, to explore investment opportunities in mining, energy, infrastructure, construction, agro processing and ICT, among others.<\/p>\n

Rwanda, German Private Sector Bodies Strengthen Ties<\/a><\/span><\/span> | 24 February 2015 | The New Times | AllAfrica<\/p>\n

Trade between Rwanda and Germany could be strengthened further following the signing of a memorandum of understanding between the two countries over the weekend.<\/p>\n

Uganda<\/h2>\n

Isimba Hydro Plant to Start Power Generation in 2016<\/a><\/span><\/span> | 20 February 2015 | The Observer | AllAfrica<\/p>\n

Power generation at the 183MW Isimba hydro power plant in Kayunga and Kamuli districts will start in 2016, with 16 per cent of the work currently completed. The contractor, China International Water and Electric Corporation (CWE), recently presented a status report to stakeholders on the project so far and noted that the work progress was on schedule as planned.<\/p>\n

UAE Investors Consider Uganda Opportunities<\/a><\/span><\/span> | 21 February 2015 | East African Business Week | AllAfrica<\/p>\n

Investors from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have expressed interest to invest in Uganda’s tourism and trade sectors.<\/p>\n

Uganda Border At Malaba Revamped<\/a><\/span><\/span> | 22 February 2015 | East African Business Week | AllAfrica<\/p>\n

Construction works for the revamped Malaba One-Stop-Border-Post are complete and the Ush15 billion facility has been handed over to the users led by Uganda Revenue Authority. The project was funded by the World Bank, TradeMark East Africa and the government under the East Africa Trade and Transport Facilitation Project.<\/p>\n

Uganda Wants More Chinese Investment<\/a><\/span><\/span> | 22 February 2015 | East African Business Week | AllAfrica<\/p>\n

The government recently expressed appreciation for Chinese support in helping develop infrastructure in the country and asked for more.<\/p>\n

Entebbe Airport Project<\/a><\/span><\/span> | 22 February 2015 | The Independent | AllAfrica<\/p>\n

$400 million project set to start this June but source of funding not yet confirmed.<\/p>\n

Oil Sector<\/b><\/p>\n

Govt Should Reform Oil Sector Policy<\/a><\/span><\/span> | 20 February 2015 | The Observer | AllAfrica<\/p>\n

As Uganda celebrates its accomplishments within the oil and gas sector, many people are left wondering if the oil industry will lead to positive externalities or unintended consequences.<\/p>\n

Russians Win Uganda Refinery Deal<\/a><\/span><\/span> | 21 February 2015 | East African Business Week | AllAfrica<\/p>\n

A Russian-led consortium has been selected to build Uganda’s first oil refinery plant in preparation for commercial drilling of crude. RT Global Resources, a subsidiary of Russian state corporation- Rostec, won through the procurement process.<\/p>\n

Uganda Offers Oil Blocks, Ending Nine-Year Licensing Freeze<\/a><\/span><\/span> | 24 February 2015 | Frontiers | The Wall Street Journal<\/p>\n

Uganda has launched an oil-exploration licensing round for six blocks in its Lake Albertine Rift basin, ending a nine-year freeze on new licensing in its fast-growing energy sector.<\/p>\n

Congo Eyes Stake in Uganda’s Crude Export Pipeline<\/a><\/span><\/span> | 25 February 2015 | The Wall Street Journal | Capital.gr<\/p>\n

Congo wants to participate in the development of the proposed crude oil export pipeline on the Ugandan side of the Lake Albert rift basin, Uganda’s energy and minerals minister said Wednesday, as the project continues to entice more upcoming oil producers in the region.<\/p>\n

Oil Sector \u2013 Tullow<\/b><\/p>\n

Tullow Cuts Costs to Remain Competitive<\/a><\/span><\/span> | 21 February 2015 | The Observer | AllAfrica<\/p>\n

Last week, Tullow Oil plc, one of the oil exploration companies in Uganda, released its 2014 financial results, where the company said the fall in oil prices had eaten into its revenue base. As a result, the company also announced a series of austerity measures to remain competitive.<\/p>\n

Tullow Trouble for Uganda<\/a><\/span><\/span> | 22 February 2015 | The Independent | AllAfrica<\/p>\n

Since news surfaced that it was being hit hard by the downturn in the global oil markets, the mood at Tullow Oil Uganda’s offices at Plot 15 Yusuf Lule Road in Kampala has been sombre apprehension. With no major works projects planned for the 2015 financial year, Tullow Uganda is effectively in hibernation.<\/p>\n

Uganda Chamber of Mines and Petroleum Ask Govt to Issue Tullow, Total Licences<\/a><\/span><\/span> | 22 February 2015 | The Observer | AllAfrica<\/p>\n

The Uganda Chamber of Mines and Petroleum, an association of private players involved in the extractives industry, wants government to expedite the insurance of production licenses to two oil companies – a process, it says, “will result into increased business opportunities in the country.”<\/p>\n

Regulation, Voluntary Initiatives and Business and Human Rights<\/h1>\n

Selected articles on legal and voluntary initiatives relating to natural resources and good governance<\/b><\/p>\n

94 Companies & 41 Governments Publicly Disclose Actions on Business & Human Rights<\/a><\/span><\/span> | 25 February 2015 | Business & Human Rights Resource | CSR Newswire<\/p>\n

New interactive platforms launched today reveal how companies and governments are addressing human rights impacts of business, finding that while there are many inspirational examples of action, much more needs to be done. Access to Government Action Platform<\/a><\/span><\/span> and Company Action Platform<\/a><\/span><\/span>.<\/p>\n

Uganda<\/h2>\n

Ugandan oil palm project taken to court over land-grab claims<\/a><\/span><\/span> | 19 February 2015 | Friends of the Earth Europe<\/p>\n

Farmers in Uganda evicted by oil palm plantations are today presenting a lawsuit against a joint venture co-owned by the oil palm giant Wilmar International. They are claiming restitution for their grabbed land and fair compensation for damages, three years after their land was taken for plantation development.<\/p>\n

Rights of local communities in the oil region should be respected<\/a><\/span><\/span> | 22 February 2015 | The New Vision<\/p>\n

U.S based oil waste management firm, McAlester Energy Resources limited, ceased its operations from Uganda. This comes after the company has been involved in a land deal that left over 200 families homeless, in Rwamutonga village, Bugambe sub county, Hoima District since August last year.<\/p>\n

Rwanda<\/h2>\n

Senators Urge Government to Protect Rights of Miners<\/a><\/span><\/span> | 21 February 2015 | The New Times | AllAfrica<\/p>\n

The government should move swiftly to organise miners and ensure that those working part-time or without contracts become full-time employees with rights and obligations, senators have said. The lawmakers delivered the message to Evode Imena, the minister of state for mining, who was appearing before the Senate, on Thursday, to give updates on what government is doing to develop the mining sector.<\/p>\n

New Investment Code to Be Operational By March<\/a><\/span><\/span> | 24 February 2015 | The New Times | AllAfrica<\/p>\n

The draft law on investment promotions and facilitation should be approved and gazetted by the end of March, MP Connie Bwiza, the chairperson of the parliamentary Committee on Economy and Trade, has said.<\/p>\n

Other<\/h1>\n

DRC<\/h2>\n

Sexual Violence<\/b><\/p>\n

L\u2019arm\u00e9e bient\u00f4t dot\u00e9e d\u2019un logiciel pour documenter les violences sexuelles<\/a><\/span><\/span> | 20 February 2015 | Radio Okapi<\/p>\n

L\u2019auditorat g\u00e9n\u00e9ral de l\u2019arm\u00e9e congolaise a pr\u00e9sent\u00e9 vendredi 20 f\u00e9vrier \u00e0 Kinshasa un logiciel qu\u2019il utilisera bient\u00f4t pour documenter les violences sexuelles.<\/p>\n

Une ONG encadre 110 enfants victimes de violences sexuelles \u00e0 Katana<\/a><\/span><\/span> | 22 February 2015 | Radio Okapi<\/p>\n

L\u2019Association des groupes d\u2019alphab\u00e9tiques pour le d\u00e9veloppement de Katana (Agadeka) a lanc\u00e9 dimanche 22 f\u00e9vrier \u00e0 Katana\/centre dans le territoire de Kabare (Sud-Kivu) les activit\u00e9s d\u2019encadrement de 110 enfants de la rue victimes de violences sexuelles et autres traumatis\u00e9s de guerres.<\/p>\n

Elections<\/b><\/p>\n

La Monusco va mobiliser les fonds pour les \u00e9lections en RDC<\/a><\/span><\/span> | 22 February 2015 | Radio Okapi<\/p>\n

Processus \u00e9lectoral 2015-2016 en RDC, la Monusco va contribuer \u00e0 la mobilisation des fonds. Son porte-parole l\u2019a annonc\u00e9 mercredi dernier \u00e0 Kinshasa.<\/p>\n

DRC Opposition Calls on President to Avoid Third Term<\/a><\/span><\/span> | 23 February 2015 | VOA<\/p>\n

Two opposition officials of the Democratic Republic of Congo are calling on President Joseph Kabila to step down at the end of his term next year, saying the constitution bars him from seeking a third term.<\/p>\n

Other<\/b><\/h1>\n

\u00abIl est important de prot\u00e9ger l\u2019exercice de la libert\u00e9 d\u2019expression\u00bb, affirme l\u2019ambassadeur de l\u2019UE<\/a><\/span><\/span> | 21 February 2015 | Radio Okapi<\/p>\n

A l\u2019occasion de l\u2019inauguration des nouveaux b\u00e2timents du Palais de la justice \u00e0 Kinshasa, l\u2019ambassadeur de l\u2019Union europ\u00e9enne en RDC, Jean-Michel Dumond, a plaid\u00e9 pour la protection de l\u2019exercice de la libert\u00e9 d\u2019expression et le respect des droits de l\u2019opposition.<\/p>\n

Plus de 130 d\u00e9tenus de la prison centrale souffrent de la tuberculose<\/a><\/span><\/span> | 22 February 2015 | Radio Okapi<\/p>\n

Les autorit\u00e9s gouvernementales visitent la prison o\u00f9 s\u00e9vit la tuberculose<\/a><\/span><\/span> | 24 February 2015 | Radio Okapi<\/p>\n

Plus de cent trente d\u00e9tenus de la prison centrale de Mbuji-Mayi (Kasa\u00ef-Orientale) souffrent de la tuberculose. Ces chiffres avanc\u00e9s samedi 21 f\u00e9vrier par le minist\u00e8re de la Sant\u00e9 constituent pr\u00e8s de vingt cas de plus qu\u2019au d\u00e9but de ce mois.<\/p>\n

Nouvelle organisation administrative et territoriale en RDC<\/a><\/span><\/span> | 23 February 2015 | Radio Okapi<\/p>\n

Le vice-Premier ministre et ministre de l\u2019Int\u00e9rieur a annonc\u00e9, dans une circulaire dat\u00e9e du 4 f\u00e9vrier 2015, la suppression des entit\u00e9s administratives d\u00e9concentr\u00e9es telles que la direction des provinces, le district, la cit\u00e9 et le poste d\u2019encadrement administratif. Cette note qui s\u2019adresse aux gouverneurs des provinces porte sur la nouvelle organisation administrative et territoriale en RDC.<\/p>\n

Mo\u00efse Katumbi – \u00ab J’ai un mandat \u00e0 terminer avant de penser \u00e0 autre chose \u00bb<\/a><\/span><\/span> | 24 February 2015 | Les D\u00e9p\u00eaches de Brazzaville | AllAfrica<\/p>\n

Mo\u00efse Katumbi, gouverneur du Katanga: “J’ai un mandat \u00e0 terminer”<\/a><\/span><\/span> | 20 February 2015 | La Libre Belgique<\/p>\n

Dans une r\u00e9cente interview accord\u00e9e \u00e0 la Libre Belgique, le gouverneur du Katanga a laiss\u00e9 entendre que sa province ne b\u00e9n\u00e9ficie rien en retour en termes de r\u00e9trocession alors qu’elle contribue annuellement jusqu’\u00e0 hauteur de 5 milliards de dollars au budget de l’\u00c9tat.<\/p>\n

De Croo – des discussions “ouvertes, franches et libres” avec les responsables congolais<\/a><\/span><\/span> | 24 February 2015 | Le Vif<\/p>\n

Le ministre belge de la Coop\u00e9ration au d\u00e9veloppement, Alexander De Croo… r\u00e9agissait ainsi \u00e0 des propos tenus par le porte-parole du gouvernement congolais, Lambert Mende Olamanga, qui a tr\u00e8s mal pris les critiques port\u00e9es samedi par M. De Croo contre les mesures prises par le r\u00e9gime du pr\u00e9sident Joseph Kabila \u00e0 la suite de violences le mois dernier contre une r\u00e9vision de la loi \u00e9lectorale.<\/p>\n

Rwanda<\/h2>\n

Third term for Kagame: A rare debate<\/a><\/span><\/span> | 19 February 2015 | Pambazuka News<\/p>\n

For several months now, there has been a quiet but determined push to extend President Paul Kagame\u2019s rule in Rwanda. Kagame himself has not categorically stated his position on the matter, but hints about his wish to remain in power have been widely reported.<\/p>\n

Land and Gender-Based Violence: Experiences from Rwanda and Liberia<\/a><\/span><\/span> | 25 February 2015 | Focus on Land in Africa | AllAfrica<\/p>\n

Gender-based violence (GBV) is a profound problem in many countries of sub-Saharan Africa: in Rwanda, 35 percent of women have reported experiencing physical, sexual, or emotional violence from a spouse or partner; in Liberia, 49 percent of women experienced violence from an intimate partner. Yet, GBV is a global problem affecting women from all countries, races, ethnicities, and religions.<\/p>\n

Uganda<\/h2>\n

Ugandan Activists Fight Homophobia With New Magazine<\/a><\/span><\/span> | 19 February 2015 | Deutsche Welle | AllAfrica<\/p>\n

Sexual minorities in Uganda face hate and predujice at every turn. Though homosexuality is already outlawed, the government is planning even tougher legislation. LGBTI activists refuse to be cowed.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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