Month: February 2021

Paul Kagame, President of Rwanda, says “The decision to postpone CHOGM for a second time has not been taken lightly. The health and welfare of all Commonwealth citizens at this critical time must take precedence. We look forward to welcoming the Commonwealth family to Kigali for CHOGM at the appropriate time.”

Rwanda Urged to Uphold Civil Liberties

East African Film Network February 17, 2021

By Khalifa Hemed Published February 17, 2021 United Nations member countries have faulted Rwanda...

In a parliamentary address on November 30, 2020Prime Minister Abiy maintained that Ethiopian federal forces had not caused civilian casualties during their military operations in Tigray that month. A government Twitter account created during the conflict claimed that federal forces had “avoided combat in cities and towns of the Tigray region.”

Shelling of Urban Tigray by Ethiopian Troops Unlawful

East African Film Network February 14, 2021

By Khalifa Hemed Published February 14, 2021 A human rights organisation has accused Ethiopian...