Strategic Thinking on East Africa

February 22, 2018 · 12:30 PM EST By James Jeffrey Overlooking the camps for Somalis displaced by ethnic violence in the lee of the Kolenchi hills in the Somali region. Credit: James Jeffrey/PRI The Ethiopian diaspora in the US uses social media to great effect in shaping coverage of events back home, especially the protest movement that […]

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by The Strathink Editorial Team It is understandable that Freedom House, in their own words “an independent watchdog organization dedicated to the expansion of freedom and democracy around the world,” expresses its concern about the current situation in Ethiopia. What is not understandable, but rather irresponsible, is the narrative they present that attempts to explain […]

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Strathink received this article today from reader Abebaye Tegen. Although the editorial team does not agree with some of the information here presented as facts and some of the conclusions reached by the author, we do agree that a dialogue should be the first order of business for the government. We also agree that there should […]

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Violence breaks out as thousands of illegal immigrants gather in Tel Aviv Convention Center to celebrate Eritrean independence. By David Rosenberg   Illegal African immigrants in Tel Aviv Violence broke out as thousands of illegal immigrants from Eritrean gathered on Friday at the Tel Aviv Convention Center to celebrate 25 years since their country gained […]

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From The Digital Journal By Aymeric Vincenot, Esdras Ndikumana (AFP) Government and opposition rivals are meeting in Burundi Friday seeking a deal after days of deadly demonstrations against a third term bid by the president, as international pressure mounts to end the crisis. At least 18 people have been killed, including protesters and police, and […]

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A South Sudanese woman and her two children rest under a tree after fleeing their country and crossing into Ethiopia at the Pagak border entry point earlier this week. Photo: UNHCR/R. R. Thot 1 May 2015 – The number of South Sudanese refugees who have fled to Ethiopia since fighting broke out in South Sudan […]

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  REUTERS | 01 May, 2015 15:04 A protester throws stones at a burning car belonging to members of Burundi’s police force who were detained by paramilitary officers, accused by civilians for shooting and killing a national military officer, during clashes between protesters and riot police in Burundi’s capital Bujumbura April 30, 2015. Image by: THOMAS […]

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Source: Reuters - Thu, 30 Apr 2015 17:23 GMT Author: Reuters By Edmund Blair and Patrick Nduwimana BUJUMBURA, April 30 (Reuters) - A senior U.S. diplomat told Burundi’s President Pierre Nkurunziza on Thursday that the east African country risks boiling over if it smothers political opposition, as protests against the president entered a fifth day. […]

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27 APRIL 2015 Al Jazeera reports that protesters have taken to the streets of Burundi for a second day after activists said that at least five people were killed during clashes with police a day earlier. The protests began on Sunday in the capital, Bujumbura, following the president’s plan to run for a third term, […]

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Heritage Institute for Policy Studies Policy Brief 11 04 | 2015 Key Messages Somali women are often portrayed as victims of mutilation, sexual exploitation, famine and war. While these injustices must not be ignored, it is important to highlight that they are not passive bystanders, and history is replete with stories of extraordinary Somali women. […]

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