Moyiga Nduru

PRETORIA – Saleh Mahmood Osman chooses his words carefully. The human rights lawyer makes it clear that, although he comes from strife-torn Darfur, he does not bear ill will toward the Sudanese diplomats who have come to listen to his address in the South African capital, Pretoria. Given that Osman was detained by Sudanese officials … Continue reading “Darfur Still Dangerous, Despite Global Pressure”

JOHANNESBURG – Debate about the role played by mercenaries in Africa has been revived in recent months, following the arrest and subsequent sentencing of 68 men accused of plotting to overthrow Teodoro Obiang Nguema, president of the tiny, oil-rich state of Equatorial Guinea. The trial of the men took place in Zimbabwe, where they were … Continue reading “The Age of Mercenaries Not Over in Africa”