As Stan said, it is the 11+4 peace framework signed in Addis Abeba that facilitated the involvement of FIB.
But what Stan forgot is the nomination of a UN Special envoy for the Great Lakes + a US...
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As Stan said, it is the 11+4 peace framework signed in Addis Abeba that facilitated the involvement of FIB.
But what Stan forgot is the nomination of a UN Special envoy for the Great Lakes + a US...
M23 rebels are trapped and they know it. So they make desperate moves:
http://mg.co.za/article/2013-10-29-drcs-m23-call-for-zumas-help/
they accuse Zuma to have business perspectives and...
Third time in a row:
http://news.yahoo.com/dr-congo-troops-seize-major-military-back-rebels-104930595.html
A good old Mama giving a high 5 to a UN Force commander after FARDC + FIB entered her...
Since this morning FARDC and M23 resumed fightings. The FIB is stuck between its 2 mandates of Protection of Civilians and active force operations... So they do nothing for now.
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Hello every body, Mike, Stan, Carl
What stan pointed is very true in DRC: average people do not possess firearms and even less know how to use it. In addition, combats are mainly armed guys...
Hello Mike,
All the questions you raise were raised when it came to set that FIB. But the main question was: how would Russia and China react and would that mean a new approach for Syria... (new...
I would be surprised if that happens ever. The idea that China in Africa is a threat for everybody since it is a threat to US is, IMHO, over rated.
France let Chad sell oil to China without any...
An interesting article on the participation of less known actors in the hunt for Kony.
I was quite surprised that Mr Barlow accepted to jump in that messy mission... (Liked very much his book...
If we believe the Kenyan security agencies:
http://www.hiiraan.com/news4/2013/Oct/41551/security_agencies_worry_about_new_terrorist_threats_in_kenya.aspx
Two interesting articles on the Westgate and the SEAL raids.
First one is on the “white widow”. It is now almost certain she did not participate and the media frenzy around her involvement has...
Two interesting articles on the Westgate and the SEAL raids.
First one is on the “white widow”. It is now almost certain she did not participate and the media frenzy around her involvement has...
http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/10/06/229889835/kenyan-official-names-alleged-target-of-seal-raid-in-somalia
Main target seems accurate. For the rest, usual caution with intelligence...
http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/10/06/229889835/kenyan-official-names-alleged-target-of-seal-raid-in-somalia
Main target seems accurate. For the rest, usual caution with intelligence...
This certainly does not settle the scores but it sent a clear message:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-24409797#TWEET911207
to read with caution:
http://dalsanradio.com/articles/1568/Names-of-Westgate-attack-mastermind-revealed
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http://allafrica.com/stories/201310010226.html
Hello,
If I tend to agree with Bob and Curmudgeon, I think that we are discussing here something very specific under the term insurgency.
From the researches I conducted in DRC, where you have...
I will not disagree with Dr Kilcullen, cause he is the expert. But I would like to point 2 things:
1. Nairobi is no coastal city and it drags most of the people in Kenya. In Kenya, the coastal...
An interresting article on the Al Shebaab finance and the impact of Westgate attack on Shebaab incomes.
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The Shebaab claim they killed 137 hostages. Still at least 50 persons MIA in Westgate. Will be difficult to find out as the roof collapsed.
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Some details on the preparation of the attack:
http://www.tampabay.com/news/world/attack-in-kenya-was-rehearsed-us-officials-say/2143787
Tuesday, early morning, gunshots exchange broke out from Westgate Mall. Long after the Kenyan authorities announced they were in full control of the mall but lost tracks of the attackers...
Not...
I live in Nairobi, Westgate mall is 2km far from my home. Several of my friens and colleagues were in westgate mall when it happened. There was a children cooking contest going on that day and it was...
Rwanda held very successful elections as they were quiet. But this does not diminish the fact that despite being peaceful, their might have been massive frauds.
According to journalist in Rwanda,...
While negotiations in Kampala are stuck, despite the call from ICGLR member states to find a solution within the coming 14 days, Rwanda has more and more difficulties to hide its "go to war" agenda....
While Rwanda is blocking sanctions against M23 rebel military leaders Kazarama and Mbonezi, the battle is raging on around Goma.
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