Tag Archives: Arusha

Ethiopia: Reducing ruin from disasters: the next big thing

February 15, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

by BRIJ KHINDARIA, A small piece of good news has emerged from Ethiopia, one of the world’s poorest countries per capita and probably the oldest location of human existence known to scientists. It came at a meeting today in Arusha, … read more »

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Burundi: Land issues keep possibility of conflict alive

February 4, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

By Kris Berwouts The civil war in Burundi now lies several years behind us. Since November 2003, when the CNDD-FDD integrated the transitional institutions, the rebels and the regular armed forces integrated their troops into a new national army. The … read more »

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12 Ethiopian and Somali immigrants held in Tanzania over illegal entry

January 18, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

THE immigration department here is holding 12 Ethiopian and Somali immigrants for allegedly entering into the country illegally. The Assistant Immigration Officer (AIO) for Singida Region, Mr Joseph Mshana, told reporters in his office yesterday that out of the twelve … read more »

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Five Jailed in Tanzania for Transporting Ethiopian Immigrants

January 14, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

Arusha — THOUGH human trafficking cases involving people from the Horn of Africa are rife in Arusha, it is rare for local culprits who act as conduits to be arraigned. Five Tanzanians have been sentenced to serve five years in … read more »

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Rwanda: No justice without reparation

July 5, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

REDRESS On 18 June, President Kagame officially closed gacaca, the traditional community courts that according to the Government handled almost 2 million cases in over a ten year period. Similarly, on 1 July, the ICTR in Arusha, Tanzania handed over … read more »

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EAC, Nordic Africa Institute sign MoU

January 26, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

ARUSHA, Tanzania, January 26, 2012/African Press Organization (APO)/ — The East African Community and the Nordic Africa Institute (NAI) today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at the EAC Secretariat headquarters in Arusha, Tanzania. The MoU creates a framework of … read more »

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Swedish Minister for Trade visits EAC

January 25, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Sweden’s Minister for Trade Hon. Eva Bjorling today visited the East African Community headquarters in Arusha, Tanzania where she held wide ranging discussions with the EAC Deputy Secretary General in charge of Productive and Social Sectors Mr. Jean Claude Nsengiyumva. … read more »

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EAC partner states urged to do more to uphold people’s rights

January 23, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

ARUSHA, Tanzania, January 23, 2012/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Delegates at the just-ended fourth meeting of the EAC Forum of National Human Rights Commissions in Nairobi, Kenya, have called upon EAC Partner States to better address people’s rights to foster … read more »

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Alcon Seeks EACJ Appellate Division’s Intervention in Pay Dispute

January 19, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

ARUSHA, Tanzania, January 19, 2012/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Alcon International Limited, a construction company based in Kenya, has asked the Appellate Division of the EACJ to set aside a ruling by the Court’s First Instance Division striking out its … read more »

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President Yoweri Museveni and President Mwai Kibaki expected to address Assembly on Tuesday, January 24 and 25, 2012

January 17, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

ARUSHA, Tanzania, January 17, 2012/African Press Organization (APO)/ — The East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) resumes business next week holding its Plenary in Kampala, Uganda. The Plenary which takes place from Tuesday, January 24, 2012, to Thursday, February 2, 2012 … read more »

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French Judges release report on the plane crash used as a pretext to start genocide in Rwanda

January 10, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Republic of Rwanda Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation French Judges release report on the plane crash used as a pretext to start genocide in Rwanda Kigali, 10 January 2012-The Government of Rwanda today welcomed the report of the experts … read more »

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Tanzania opposition chief surrenders to cops

November 9, 2011 by benim

Arusha – A Tanzanian opposition leader surrendered to police on Wednesday after leading a protest calling for the release of one its members and the resignation of President Jakaya Kikwete. Freeman Mbowe, who heads the Chadema party, and scores of … read more »

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Prince Charles, Jakaya Kikwete meet

November 7, 2011 by benim

Dar Es Salaam – Britain’s Prince Charles on Monday toured Tanzania on the second day of a visit to the east African nation, including holding talks with President Jakaya Kikwete. The prince, accompanied by his wife, the Duchess of Cornwall, … read more »

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Tanzania seizes 97kg of heroin

September 8, 2011 by benim

Arusha – Tanzanian police seized 97kg of heroin, the second largest shipment this year in the east African country, and arrested five suspects, including an Iranian, it said Thursday. “They were arrested yesterday afternoon, transporting the drugs in two vehicles. … read more »

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Concerted efforts to mitigate disasters urged in East African region

May 25, 2011 by benim

Concerted efforts are what the East African Community (EAC) needs to mitigate disasters in the regional economic bloc, said the East African Legislative Assembly (EALA). Chairperson of EALA’s committee on Agriculture, Tourism and Natural Resources Safina Kwekwe made the remarks … read more »

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Tanzanian police kill two rioters, seize leaders

January 6, 2011 by benim

Police shot dead two anti-government protesters in Tanzania and arrested at least 10 leading opposition figures during a violent political demonstration, a senior police official said on Thursday. Riot police fired at crowds of opposition supporters in the northern town … read more »

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