“Protesters are blocking roads with burning tyres in DRC’s capital, Kinshasa. Protests are also taking place in the eastern city of Goma. Opposition activists are marching and calling on President Joseph Kabila to step down. Elections have been delayed, so Kabila will remain in power beyond his constitutional” (CCTV Africa, 2016)
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South Sudan: A Statement from Brig. General Abraham Wani Youone Bondo (15.09.2016)

United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) responds to Sudan People’s Liberation Army (SPLA) allegations (18.09.2016)

The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) notes with concern recent accusations made by the SPLA of UNMISS of supposedly fostering criminal activity and harbouring armed elements in the UN protection of civilians (PoC) site in Juba.
The Mission would like to clarify the circumstances surrounding one incident which took place on Friday 16 September. At approximately 6 o’clock in the morning small arms fire could be heard coming from the vicinity of a checkpoint, manned by South Sudan National Police Service (SSNPS), located North West of the protection site. On being informed by the SSNPS that the checkpoint was under attack, UNMISS deployed a Quick Reaction Force to prevent the perpetrators from entering the POC site. The attackers withdrew from the checkpoint and, later in the morning, SPLA forces deployed to secure the area.
In the early hours of the morning on Friday 9 September, a similar incident occurred and again, following notification by the SSNPS, UNMISS responded. On this occasion, medical assistance was rendered to a wounded SSNPS officer.
UNMISS acknowledges and appreciates the professionalism of the SSNPS and SPLA forces who engaged constructively with UNMISS during these recent incidents to ensure security in this area. UNMISS continues to coordinate proactively with those at the checkpoint to deter and prevent any future insecurity.
UNMISS rejects the allegations of impropriety in our operations, and in keeping with the UN mandate on protection of civilians, and the impartial nature of our actions; we would like to report that Thursday afternoon two SPLA soldiers in plain clothes entered POC3, where they were assaulted and held captive overnight. When UNMISS UN police were notified, a formed police unit deployed immediately and conducted a successful rescue operation. The individuals informed UNMISS they had entered into PoC3 at their own free will, and after receiving medical assistance by UNMISS force; the two were handed over to National Authorities.
The mission conducts regular cordon and search operations in all of its PoC sites, in keeping with its arms free policy, and have clear entry and exit procedures. Since the July clashes, search operations have been increased in the Juba PoC site and have yielded positive results.
UNMISS condemns the continuing violence, and calls on all parties to respect the ceasefire agreement, to allow the country to move forward and put personal and political differences aside.
The UN can only work with the cooperation of the Transitional Government to reinforce the protection of civilians.
Communique: Debout Congolais le President Kabila doit Quitter le Pouvoir au Plus Tard le 19 Decembre 2016 (19.09.2016)

Zimbabwe: Harere Central Hospital Memorandum – Re: Suspesion of Elective Lists- Drug Shortage (16.09.2016)

Sobering message from Zimbabwe People First leader Joice Mujuru (Youtube-Clip)
“JOHANNESBURG , 18 September 2016 . Leading opposition figure Joyie Mujuru has urged Zimbabweans living in South Africa to effect change in their country through the ballot box.Addressing hundreds of Zimbabwean expatriates in Mamelodi on Saturday,the former deputy president says change is within reach” (eNCA, 2016)
Zimbabwe: Danida Hands over Murambinda Magistrates’ Court (17.09.2016)

South Sudan surpasses one million refugee mark, joins Somalia & Syria (Youtube-Clip)
“The number of South Sudanese refugees sheltering in neighboring countries has passed the 1 million mark. With this milestone, South Sudan joins Syria, Afghanistan and Somalia as countries which have produced more than a million refugees. Most of the recent arrivals have crossed into Uganda. Aid agencies are finding it difficult to provide assistance for the hundreds of thousands in need, including the 1.61 million internally displaced. UNICEF is now warning that without funding and support, it will continue to provide assistance only to the needy” (CCTV Africa, 2016)
Communique de Presse du Facilitateur Edem Kodjo: Reprise des Travaux en Commissions du Dialouge Politique National Inclusif (15.09.2016)

Zimbabwe Republic Police’s Response to CNN’s Widely Publicised Story on Zimbabwe: 13-14 September 2016 (15.09.2016)




