Ethiopia: Journalists and the rule of law

[from: A Week in the Horn – Dec. 30, 2011 issue.] The Federal High Court.

Kenya: Hunt for a British terror suspect

Jan 4 – Kenyan police have obtained a warrant of arrest against a British woman.

Egypt’s new Foreign Minister to visit six Nile Basin countries in January

(Dec. 26, 2011) – Foreign Minister Mohamed Kamel Amr is scheduled to begin a tour.

Kenya-Somalia: Progress in the north, causality in the central fronts

Kenya’s military operation (Operation Linda Nchi) against Al-Shabaab was launched in mid-October in three directions,.

Twelve key events on Kenya’s journey to the ICC

This holiday season Kenyans will be watching the International Criminal Court (ICC), awaiting a decision.

Somalia: Two aid workers killed in Mogadishu [MSF Press statement]

Two aid workers were shot dead in Somalia capital, Mogadishu, according to a press statement.

Horn of Africa: Drought highlights of year 2011

Severe drought, exacerbated by poverty and conflict, hit at least four countries in 2011 –.

Ethiopia, Somalia troops captured Beledweyne from Al-Shabaab

On Saturday afternoon, Ethiopian and TFG (Transitional Federal Government of Somalia) troops captured Beledweyne, a.

Earthquake hits north-eastern Ethiopia [USGS report & map]

The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a moderate earthquake took place on Sunday in.

Nile: Tripartite committee on Renaissance Dam convenes in Cairo

Egypt State Information Service reported the following on December 25, 2011. Tripartite experts committee convenes.