Africa: AU Police Need a Greater Hand in Peace and Security Governance

Kenya's Independent Policing Oversight Authority (Ipoa) reported that police used "disproportionate force" during recent protests, resulting in 65 deaths, primarily due to police actions. The protests, sparked by police brutality and government policies, saw significant violence, with President Ruto controversially ordering police to injure rather than kill protesters. Want More Context? 🔎

AFPEdouard Ngaïssona was elected to the executive committee of the Confederation of African Football in February 2018.Patrice-Edouard Ngaïssona, former head of the Central African Republic (CAR) football federation, and Alfred Yekatom were found guilty of war crimes and crimes against humanity by the International Criminal Court for their roles in orchestrating attacks against Muslims during the CAR's 2013-14 conflict. The trial, lasting nearly four years, revealed a systematic campaign of violence with significant casualties, prompting...

The U.S. Congress has removed $400 million from a list of programs targeted for cuts by the Trump administration; however, this decision does not restore funding for global HIV and TB programs that were reduced in February. Consequently, HIV projects in South Africa that previously received U.S. support will remain closed and will not be restarted. Want More Context? 🔎

A new constitution in Togo has allowed long-time leader Faure Gnassingbé to assume the role of prime minister, evading presidential term limits, sparking widespread protests in Lomé, resulting in at least five deaths. Frustrated youth, led by musicians and activists rather than traditional opposition, are expressing anger against a regime that has been in power for nearly 60 years. Want More Context? 🔎

An Ethiopian official has refuted Donald Trump's claim that the U.S. funded the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (Gerd), asserting it was built without foreign aid and emphasizing its significance to Ethiopia. The dam, Africa's largest hydroelectric plant, has sparked tensions with Egypt and Sudan over water flow concerns, while Ethiopia aims to address its electricity needs as 60% of its population lacks power. Want More Context? 🔎

Six months after M23 rebels captured Goma in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, signs of normalcy are emerging, yet many women bear deep emotional scars from sexual assaults during the conflict with the Congolese army. The BBC's Paul Njie, who first reported from Goma in February, revisits the city to highlight these ongoing issues. Want More Context? 🔎