In early May, “an act of terrorism” disrupted the consecration of a church in Arusha. A bomb blast outside this … More
Month: May 2013
M23 clashes in Eastern Congo
Today, fighting has resumed in the Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), one of the most troubled regions in the … More
Kenya’s request to re-introduce impunity
The recent statement of Kenyan United Nations (UN) Envoy Macharia Kamau in New York is odd. Mr. Kamau did not simply … More
One currency for East Africa
Believe it or not: already in August the East African Community (EAC) wants to conclude a monetary union that should … More
South Sudan still waiting to join the EAC
A week ago, the head of states of the East African Community (EAC) came together for a summit in Arusha, … More
Tanzania celebrated a unity that is under threat
On Friday, Tanzania celebrated its 49th birthday. I spent the day in Tanga, the third biggest city in Tanzania, a … More
