Non-Fiction 2/7

If Israel could do it, so can Rwanda – Magazine – Jerusalem Post

Part of a surging Tutsi diaspora flooding home, Natty Mitali is bringing his experiences from the kibbutz to help rebuild a new Rwanda....

A Ugandan politician’s view of gay people | Josh Kron | Opinion | The Guardian

Source: A Ugandan politician’s view of gay people | Josh Kron | Opinion | The Guardian

Congo’s Militias Lure Former Rebels From Burundi – The New York Times

Since Burundi’s civil war ended in April, recruiters have been paying former combatants to fight in Congo. Source: Congo’s Militias Lure...

U.N. Knew of Rebels Where Congo Rapes Took Place – The New York Times

The United Nations sent an e-mail alerting staff members that Rwandan rebels were in the area, but it did not mention rape; at least 179...

Choice of Referendum Logo Accents Southern Sudan’s Trials – The New York Times

Source: Choice of Referendum Logo Accents Southern Sudan’s Trials – The New York Times

Lawyers Report Intimidation by Rwanda – The New York Times

Source: Lawyers Report Intimidation by Rwanda – The New York Times

Rwanda Sells Brewery

originally published in The East African, Kenya There is no slowing down for Rwanda. Wars with the Congo? Let’s collaborate on energy...

Mukwege, Women’s Right’s Activist in Congo, Eludes Gunmen – The New York Times

The gunmen, whose bullets missed Dr. Denis Mukwege, the director of a hospital that treats victims of sexual violence, killed a security...

In Uganda, an AIDS Success Story Comes Undone – The New York Times

Source: In Uganda, an AIDS Success Story Comes Undone – The New York Times

Ugandan Lawmakers Push Anti-Homosexuality Bill Again – The New York Times

Source: Ugandan Lawmakers Push Anti-Homosexuality Bill Again – The New York Times

Uganda Welcomes Oil, but Fears Graft It Attracts – The New York Times

Source: Uganda Welcomes Oil, but Fears Graft It Attracts – The New York Times

Congo War Evokes Memories of World War I

originally published in the Daily Nation, Kenya In many corners of the word, the 90th anniversary of the end of World War I was...

WHO’s Concern of Swine Flu Spreads in Africa

originally published in the Daily Nation The World Health Organisation opened a weeklong summit in Kigali Monday focusing on HIV/Aids...

Rebellion Season in the Congo

originally published in the Daily Nation, Kenya It’s September again in the Congo. The rains are coming. So are the threats of rebellion....

Nkunda Manifesto Revealed

originally published in the Daily Nation, Kenya A political manifesto allegedly written by former Congolese warlord Laurent Nkunda just...

Doctors Go On Strike in Burundi

originally published in the New York Times, United States Most of Burundi’s doctors have gone on a nationwide strike after demands for...

The Kivus Slide Into a ‘General’ Chaos

After the dust settles from the public relations-triumph that was the Rwanda and Congo joint-operations in eastern Congo, the killing...

Uganda’s Wild East

originally published in The East African, Kenya It is one of the most violent and dry regions of East Africa. For years, water has been...

Alpha Puts Rwanda on the Map

Kigali, Rwanda – Getting lunch from the local buffet line just isn’t what it used to be. In between rice and plantains, a pretty woman in...

Absent Nkunda Haunts Region

Goma 2010 looks a lot different from Goma 2009. Or 2008. Or 2007. Gone are the rebel threats to the city centre and the droves of...