Ethiopia and Eritrea: Another War?
June 19, 2008
Above: Ethiopian troops marching (photo: www.militaryphotos.net)
The International Crisis Group (ICG) of Brussels warns of a catastrophic war between the African neighbors Ethiopia and Eritrea. The two countries waged war against each other from 1998 to 2000 which killed more than 70 thousand people.
An independent boundary commission has settled the territorial dispute between the countries through its “virtual demarcation” in November 2007. As a consequence, most of the 1, 700 peacekeepers were withdrawn from the border. However Ethiopia still has troops in areas belonging to Eritrea, creating a tension that can worsen over time.
U.S. to Militarize Africa?
February 20, 2008
Above: Mr. Bush Jr
There are concerns running about that the Unites States is moving to build military bases in Africa. President Bush tried suppressing those claims by calling it “baloney.”
A Tanzanian newspaper had a headline declaring that Bush came to “militarize” Africa.
“The purpose of this (visit) is not to add military bases,” Bush said in a press conference. “I know there’s rumors in Ghana: ‘All Bush is coming to do is try to convince you to put a big military base here.’ That’s baloney. Or as we say in Texas, that’s bull.”
Kenyan leader Kibaki calls for no more death, with 600 already dead
January 7, 2008
Kibaki asked for Odinga to discuss the issues next Friday. In response Odinga has called off banned marches that were planned for tomorrow. Several other key figures from both sides ODP and PNU are scheduled to attend.
Above: Children Peace talks, new hope arises
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