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NEWS IN BRIEFIn North Kivu, the leader of the Mai Mai Kifuafua is reported to have stated the group’s willingness to disarm under the condition that state forces provide security in the region. As fighting continues between local militias and the FDLR many people are said to have fled their villages located along the border between Walikale and Lubero. In South Kivu, a FARDC soldier died during fighting with the Mai Mai Raia Mutomboki near Shabunda. In Province Orientale, an attempt to negotiate the peaceful surrender of the FRPI and its leader Cobra Matata has failed. Local leaders tried to negotiate with the group after last week’s FARDC announcement of its intent to pursue a military advance against the FRPI. In Katanga, a police commander and his wife have reportedly been killed in the town of Malemba Nkulu. According to civil society, Mai-Mai militiamen executed the couple before looting the city and taking hostages. Ugandan security forces claim to have foiled a terrorist attack by an al Shabaab cell. Reports suggest that 19 suspects have been arrested and explosives confiscated. Meanwhile, the US has warned its citizens in the country to stay at home. The alleged attack plot is understood to be linked to the intelligence assistance given by Ugandan forces stationed in Somalia that led to the US’ attack on an al Shabaab commander earlier this month. In the Central African Republic, the UN peacekeeping force MINUSCA has officially taken over the mission from the AU-led MISCA. While MINUSCA will have a larger number of troops on the ground, whether it will be able to bring peace to the country is a matter of debate. Amnesty International has urged for a quicker deployment of the full contingent. So far only 65% of the pledged troops have been deployed, they say. Meanwhile, a report published by the Enough Project this week identifies four elements deemed essential for a successful transition into peace. After reports of dead bodies floating in Lake Rweru between Rwanda and Burundi a few weeks ago, little more is known. Human Rights Watch accuse both countrie’s officials of inactivity, as no official investigation has yet been conducted. Both Rwanda and Burundi reject responsibility for the case. In Uganda, an alleged rise in land grabbing has been criticised. Since the discovery of oil in 2006 it is reported that locals have been illegally expelled from their lands. Meanwhile, the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development has announced the discovery of new natural gas resources. |
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Humanitarian newsNon-comprehensive overview of humanitarian news & events, including refugee and IDP issues. Ebola Oxford study predicts 15 more countries are at risk of Ebola exposure | 9 September 2014 | Washington Post Ebola Cases Rise Rapidly in Congo | 11 September 2014 | The New York Times DRCHumanitarian Bulletins and reports Toujours pas de rentrée scolaire dans une cinquantaine d’écoles | 12 September 2014 | Radio Okapi Des Congolais expulsés ou retournés de l’Ouganda en détresse à Tchomia | 14 September 2014 | Radio Okapi Ebola MSF Opens Ebola Treatment Centres in Lakolia and Boende | 9 September 2014 | All Africa | MSF Update on the Ebola virus disease in DRC, No.10, 12 September 2014 | 12 September 2014 | reliefweb | UNOCHA Ebola has killed 35 in the DR Congo as world’s focus is on West Africa | 14 September 2014 | reliefweb | Kenya Daily Nation CARHumanitarian Bulletins and reports Central African Republic: Snapshot (as of 10 September 2014) | 10 September 2014 | reliefweb | UNOCHA EU Supports WFP’s Efforts to Assist CAR Refugees in Cameroon | 10 September 2014 | All Africa | Cameroon Humanitarian Aid, Equipment Blocked in Cameroon | 16 September 2014 | Voice of America |
Justice and TribunalsSelected articles on criminal justice proceedings regarding crimes committed in the Great Lakes Region. DRCMarcel Ntsourou Accusé de rébellion, Marcel Ntsourou condamné aux travaux forcés à vie | 11 September 2014 | Afrik.com ICC Prosecution Investigations Delay Start of Ntaganda Trial | 12 September 2014 | All Africa | Bemba Tiral Website UgandaCall for investigation into September 2009 shootings 5 Years on, No Justice for Protest Killings | 10 September 2014 | Human Rights Watch |
Natural resource exploitation, governance and tradeMinerals, energy (oil & gas, hydro and solar), poaching, logging, foreign investment, trade, environmental issues. World Export Development Forum Les dirigeants mondiaux visent à stimuler la compétitivité des PME lors du Forum mondial pour le développement des exportations | 12 September 2014 | All Afrca | PR Newswire DRCSouth African Investment SA Explores DRC Opportunities | 15 September 2014 | All Africa | cajnews Energy Le début des travaux de construction du barrage Ruzizi III prévu pour 2016 | 16 September 2014 | Radio Okapi Gecamines Y a-t-il un pilote à la Gécamines ? | 17 September 2014 | Jeune Afrique BurundiWorld Bank report Lancement du premier rapport de suivi de la situation économique du Burundi | 16 September 2014 | All Africa | World Bank UgandaOil Oil fuels land grabs in the Albertine Region | 12 September 2014 | OilinUgada.org Uganda to Invest U.S.$20 Billion Into Oil | 14 September 2014 | All Africa | East African Business Week National Oil Company Loopholes | 15 September 2014 | All Africa | The Independent Tullow Oil moves to next stage on Uganda 1,400 km oil pipeline | 16 September 2014 | Pipelines International Gas Uganda reveals gas deposits | 14 September 2014 | East African Business Week Minerals We Must Spend More On Mineral Sector – Kaijuka | 14 September 2014 | All Africa | The Observer CARReviving the economy La Centrafrique a besoin de 576,5 milliards de F | 16 September 2014 | All Africa | Cameroon Tribune |
Regulation, voluntary initiatives, and CSRSelected articles on legal and voluntary initiatives relating to natural resources and good governance. Transparency in Oil revenues Tracing the Oil Money | 16 September 2014 | All Africa | Africa Focus Conflict Minerals ‘CONFLICT MINERALS’ – AN OPEN LETTER | 9 September 2014 | Christophvogel.net DRCSOCO La société Soco invitée à quitter définitivement le parc des Virunga | 14 September 2014 | Radio Okapi |
OtherCorruption Is Africa losing the battle against corruption? | 16 September 2014 | ISS DRCElection Tensions et violences à l’approche des elections | 10 September 2014 | Afrik.com La Ceni annonce la tenue des élections dans le délai constitutionnel | 13 September 2014 | Radio Okapi La police disperse une manifestation d’opposition à Kinshasa | 13 September 2014 | Jeune Afrique Manifestation en RDC : les autorités interdisent, l’opposition se divise | 14 September 2014 | Afrikarabia Congo opposition pledges more protests after govt crackdown | 15 September 2014 | Reuters Constitutional reform Des acteurs de la société civile s’opposent à la révision de la constitution | 11 September 2014 | Radio Okapi Le Parlement va se pencher sur la révision de la constitution | 14 September 2014 | Radio Okapi Le président du Sénat contre une révision constitutionnelle | 16 September 2014 | Afrik.com Attacks on journalists Reporters without borders shocked by the violent attack on journalist Elie Smith and his sister | 12 September 2014 | Reporters Without Borders Le journaliste Elie Smith et sa soeur violemment agressés | 12 September 2014 | Afrik.com RwandaElections Ingabire réélue chef des FDU | 14 September 2014 | BBC Les opposants du FDU tiennent leur congrès en Belgique | 16 September 2014 | All Africa | rfi Famous singer accused of plot against government Singer and others accused of plot against Rwandan government | 12 September 2014 | Reuters Corruption Traque de la corruption et des détournements de fonds publics | 17 September 2014 | All Africa | rfi BurundiHuman Rights Pierre-Claver Mbonimpa reste en prison | 16 September 2014 | All Africa | rfi UgandaElection President versus PM | 12 September 2014 | Africa Confidential CARGovernment N’Guendet et son agenda cache | 11 September 2014 | Jeune Afrique |
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