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NEWS IN BRIEFIn South Kivu, the Mai-Mai Raia Mutomboki are said to have retaken the town of Tchombi after the FARDC withdrew from the locality. Earlier last week FARDC forces had attacked the town and killed militia leader Paul Ngumbi Wangozi. In Province Orientale, multiple attacks by the FRPI on several villages south of Irumu are reported, with local leaders reporting two deaths, four rapes and several abductions. In Katanga, Mai-Mai rebels are said to have continued their attacks in the area of Malemba Nkulu. In a response, the local Administrator has called for more security personnel in the region. Meanwhile, in Kisenga calm returned after several days of fighting between the FARDC and Mai-Mai fighters over the weekend, which reportedly left several dead. In the Central African Republic, four senior commanders have reportedly left the Seleka, disagreeing with the rebel group’s secessionist agenda and military plans. The commanders, including Seleka’s deputy military chief, General Mahamat Al Khatim, reportedly stated that the group’s leadership is to reluctant to engage in peaceful negotiations with the transitional government, and claim the group plans to attack Bangui. Meanwhile, the ICC’s Prosecutor Fatou Bensouda has announced the opening of a second investigation into crimes committed by both sides to the conflict in the CAR. The office will continue to collect evidence of crimes committed since 2012. According to Africa Info, the CAR rebel group FDPC has taken eight Cameroonians hostage in an attack in the town Garoua Boulaï on Saturday. The rebels are said to be demanding the release of their leader Abdoulaye Miskine, who has been held by Cameroonian security services since September 2013. RFI reports that Anti-Balaka fighters have clashed with Cameroonian Security forces in the Ngaoui region along the border between Cameroon and CAR. In Uganda, President Museveni has dismissed Prime Minister, Amama Mbabazi. As a part of a wider reshuffle he will be replaced by Health Minister Ruhakana Rugunda. Mbabazi, a former ally of Museveni, is seen to have become a challenger of the President. Global Witness has released two contracts between the government and oil companies including agreement on shares of oil revenue. It is the first time that such detail been made available to the public. |
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Humanitarian newsNon-comprehensive overview of humanitarian news & events, including refugee and IDP issues. Children in conflict African Children Face ‘Extremely’ High Violence Levels | 19 September 2014 | Voice of America Quand les enfants de Bangui «jouent» à la guerre | 19 September 2014 | All Africa | rfi UNICEF Says Children Main Victims of War | 23 September 2014 | Voice of America DRCEbola L’Onu annonce une mission sanitaire d’urgence | 19 September 2014 | Radio Okapi Update on the Ebola virus disease in DRC, No.12, 21 September 2014 [EN/FR] | 21 September 2014 | relief web | UNOCHA Congo’s Ebola outbreak “almost over”, prime minister says | 23 September 2014 | Reuters Food Regional Summary of 2014 SADC National Vulnerability Assessment Results (as of 22 September 2014) | 22 September 2014 | relief web | SADC / UNOCHA 43% d’enfants de moins de 5 ans souffrent de la malnutrition chronique | 25 September 2014 | Radio Okapi UgandaHealthcare World Bank: Safeguards Essential for Uganda Loan | 24 September 2014 | HRW CARHumanitarian Bulletins and reports C.A.R. Regional Impact Situation Report #7 19 September 2014 | 19 September 2014 | relief web | World Food Programme Central African Republic: Refugee Situation UNHCR Regional Update 32, 13-19 September 2014 | 19 September 2014 | relief web | UNHCR Food Les agriculteurs en situation de grande fragilité | 22 September 2014 | All Africa | rfi |
Justice and TribunalsSelected articles on criminal justice proceedings regarding crimes committed in the Great Lakes Region. DRCDeath penalty for armed bandits 10 bandits armés condamnés à la peine capitale à Rutshuru | 22 September 2014 | Radio Okapi RwandaCharles Bandora trial DÉBUT DES AUDITIONS DANS LE PROCÈS D’UN ACCUSÉ DE GÉNOCIDE EXTRADÉ DE NORVÈGE | 23 September 2014 | Hirondelle Genocide Un suspect incarcéré et un autre libéré en Suède | 25 September 2014 | Jeune Afrique CARICC opens second investigation in CAR Statement of the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court, Fatou Bensouda, on opening a second investigation in the Central African Republic | 24 September 2014 | ICC La Séléka et les anti-balaka dans le viseur de la CPI | 24 September 2014 | Jeune Afrique |
Natural resource exploitation, governance and tradeMinerals, energy (oil & gas, hydro and solar), poaching, logging, foreign investment, trade, environmental issues. Business and Human Rights in Africa Entreprises et droits de l’homme en Afrique : Pour une vraie revolution dans la responsabilité | 17 September 2014 | Business & Human Rights Resource Centre Oil and gas in Africa Africa’s oil and gas potential: Boom or hype? | 18 September 2014 | CNN Poaching No Place to Hide for Africa’s Pangolins Amid China Buying Spree | 18 September 2014 | Voice of America EU Trade Pact East Africa Agrees Draft EU Trade Pact to Avoid Tax Charges | 22 September 2014 | Bloomberg Treaty on mercury used in gold mining Mercury Treaty: Seize Chance to Sign at UN Event | 23 September 2014 | HRW DRCFour miners die in landslide Un éboulement fait 4 morts à Baye | 20 September 2014 | Radio Okapi World Bank Economic Update The World Bank’s first Economic Update report for the Republic of Congo | 24 September 2014 | All Africa | World Bank Sexual harassment in mining company TFM interpellé sur des «cas de harcèlement sexuel» dans son camp Bravo | 22 September 2014 | Radio Okapi UgandaOil Uganda Oil Sector Not Gender-Friendly | 21 September 2014 | All Africa | East African Business Week Land Eviction Breeds Violence in Oil-Rich Hoima | 24 September 2014 | All Africa | Voice of America CARGovernment calls for lifting of diamond embargo La RCA demande l’allègement de l’embargo sur l’exportation de son diamant | 25 September 2014 | Voice of America |
Regulation, voluntary initiatives, and CSRSelected articles on legal and voluntary initiatives relating to natural resources and good governance. Business’ role in promoting peaceBusinesses have a role promoting peace in conflict zones | 22 September 2014 | The Guardian Conflict minerals – EU legislation European companies able to reap rewards from deadly conflict | 24 September 2014 | Global Witness Oxfam sues SEC over Section 1504 of the Dodd-Frank Act Oxfam America sues SEC over delay on oil, gas and mining transparency rules | 18 September 2014 | Oxfam America Why a Global Anti-Poverty Group Is Suing the SEC | Commentary | 18 September 2014 | Rollcall.com Delays in SEC mining transparency rules prompt lawsuit | 19 September 2014 | Mineweb UgandaGlobal Witness publishes two contracts between the Ugandan Government and oil companies A GOOD DEAL BETTER? | 24 September 2014 | Global Witness |
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