UN Refugee Agency

South Sudan refugees in Uganda hit 1 million mark

South Sudan refugees in Uganda hit 1 million mark

The total number of refugees coming to Uganda from South Sudan has hit one million people and the UN refugee agency says that, it needs more funds to support them. The refugee agency, UNHCR say it has received only 29% of the funds required to settle refugees from South Sudan this year. UNHCR’s  Assistant  field officer attached […]

Burundi’s CNDD-FDD ruling party nominates President Pierre Nkurunziza for third term – Tensions rise

Burundi’s CNDD-FDD ruling party nominates President Pierre Nkurunziza for third term – Tensions rise

10 years after the end of a civil war that lasted 12 years, tensions are rising again in the East African Republic of Burundi. This comes as a result of the Burundian President Pierre Nkurunziza declaring, Saturday 25th, his candidancy in a third term bid for the presidential seat that is said to be  at […]