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Like and unlike the only `Independent` Journalist in Eritrea

Like and unlike the only "independent”journalist in Eritrea".

(UGANDA ) - Eritrea which is known by all accounts of human rights groups as the top jailer of journalists in addition to a closure of all venues for free expression reportedly hosts, according to www.countercurrents.org,the one and only western “independent” journalist since 2006. He is called Thomas C. Mountain.

Because of the power outage that occurs every other day--sometimes every day-- in Kampala that lasts for over 24 hours, I didn’t have the luxury to find out more about him using search engines such as Google.

Sharp Fall in Poor Countries` Dependency on Foreign Aid, says Actionaid Report

“This should be a wake-up call to governments that say they are committed to poverty reduction...” - Actionaid’s Head of Economic & Social Development, Dr Anna Thomas

(KIGALI, Rwanda) - Aid dependency among 54 of the world’s poorest countries has declined by a third over the last decade, according to a new report from ActionAid.

The Real Aid 3 report also reveals that since 2006 there has been an increase in good quality aid – real aid – from 51 per cent to 55 per cent.

Sharing Excerpts from a Thought Provoking and Inspiring Piece

“The secession of Somaliland failed not for lack of effort, determination, or lack of resources, human or otherwise. If tenacity, commitment, and diligence would deliver a goal, Somaliland would have been recognized long ago.”

(UGANDA) - The following excerpts are gleaned as inspiring quotes from what Mr. Mohamed Heebaan posted on www.wardheerNews.com under the title “Time to Reconstruct Somali Politics--.”

Another Declaration of War along Sudan`s Border

New conflict breaks out in Sudan...

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - Blue Nile, Sudan, an area that has seen continued conflict for decades, is once again hearing the sounds of war. According to sources, fighting has sparked again early Friday, 02 September 2011 among the Northern Sudanese forces (NCP) and the SPLA/M – Sudanese People’s Liberation Army/Movement.

The north began deploying forces in the area several months ago. In January 2011, many areas of Sudan were under vote; the South has voted for Independence from the North and is now the world’s newest country.

Ethiopian Opposition Leaders Detained after Meeting with Amnesty International

The two men are now being held in the federal police investigation centre.

(WASHINGTON D.C.) - Two Ethiopian opposition leaders have been arrested after meeting an Amnesty International delegation, which was afterwards expelled from the country, the organization said today.

Fighting or Flirting, Elephants Continue to Trample on the Grass

By and large, the freezing or resumption of relationships by our rulers makes one wonder as to how safe the grass would be even when elephants are flirting.

(UGANDA) - On 18 August Douglas Mpuga who hosts a talk show called Reporters Roundtable on VOA put me on air to pick my brain regarding Isaias Afwerki, President of Eritrea’s apparent change of heart to come out of the diplomatic freeze which was partly self-imposed.

On the show were Suleiman Mugula an independent political analyst based in Durban and Charles Mwanguhya a political editor for Daily Monitor as well as host of Hot Seat on KFM.

Status of Seized Vessels and Crews in Somalia, Gulf of Aden & Indian Ocean

Since EU NAVFOR's inception at the end of 2008 the piracy off Somalia started in earnest and it has now completely escalated. Only knowledgeable analysts recognize the link.

(NAIROBI, Kenya) - Since 1986 - ECOTERRA Intl. and ECOP-marine serve concerning the counter-piracy issues as advocacy groups in their capacity as human rights, marine and maritime monitors.

The group works in co-operation with numerous other organizations, groups and individuals as information clearing-house. In difficult cases we have successfully served as mediators.

The Establishment of the RPP in the UK left President Kagame in Political Limbo

A candid interview with Mr. Karuranga about Rwanda's future.

(WASHINTON D.C.) - The Rwanda Peoples Party-IMVURA (RPP-I) recently celebrated their one year anniversary as a political party vying for peaceful change in Rwanda.

John Karuranga has been at the helm of the party since its inception and through his vision the party is moving forward and strongly requesting peace talks with Rwandan President Paul Kagame in order for the people of Rwanda to live in a peaceful and equal society where each voice is heard no matter their ethnicity.

Frank Habineza Acceptance Speech, Pilot International Award Ceremony

"The African Greens Federation is a peaceful movement which is moving with determination in risk and danger to establish a green and democratic society in Africa using non-violence." - Frank Habineza

(WASHINGTON D.C.) - On August 27, 2011 Frank Habineza, President of the Democratic Green Party of Rwanda was awarded the prestigious award of African Leader in Innovation and Sustainability from Pilot International.

He was not able to attend the ceremonies in person but the full transcript of his acceptance speech, which was read on his behalf, is below.

Kagame`s Diplomacy is Broken: How to Reinvent it

Today Kagame has friends. Tomorrow his friends might turn out to be his worst enemies.

(KIGALI, Rwanda) - A couple of weeks ago President Museveni of Uganda , his wife and child visited Rwanda, and was warmly received by his counterpart, President Kagame.