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We see little political risk in Tanzania over the short-term, and the country enjoys one of the highest ratings in sub-Saharan Africa. Relations with the semi-autonomous Zanzibar... 2007-05-25

Former governor of the Central Bank of Kenya Andrew Mullei has been formerly acquitted of corruption by a Kenyan anti-graft court. On account of a lack of evidence, Mullei was cleared... 2007-05-24

France has increased its troop presence in CAR following the resumption of heavy fighting in the north of the country by rebel group Union of Democratic Forces for Reunification (Union... 2007-05-24

Kanu chairman Uhuru Kenyatta has called for the establishment of a National Election Board of ODM-Kenya before presidential aspirants hand in their nomination forms. This suggests... 2007-05-10

Although negotiations between the government and the Lords Resistance Army have restarted in southern Sudan, the striking of a peace deal could still be some time away. For one, getting... 2007-05-09

The government is coming under criticism for its immigration policy toward people of Burundi and Rwandan origin, and for alleged abuse that the country's security forces are subjecting... 2007-05-09

A peace deal signed between Sudan and Chad on April 3 2007 is welcome news; the deal is aimed at reinforcing territorial integrity and rooting out opposition forces from both countries... 2007-05-08

Rwanda has appealed to the International Court of Justice to overturn French arrest warrants for officials from President Paul Kagame's government. The warrants were issued in November... 2007-05-01

Fierce fighting has taken place in the east of the country between Congolese army units and rebels belonging to the Forces for the Democratic Liberation of Rwanda (FDLR) over the... 2007-05-01

Political risk in Tanzania is fairly subdued at present, though with an increase in banditry over the last couple of months in certain parts of the country, there are concerns that... 2007-04-03