Kenya news update – Global media frenzy hammers Kenya over security fallout on role in Somalia
RENEWED TERROR WARNINGS SHOCK KENYAS TOURISM FRATERNITY Warnings by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in the UK, about the possibility of an imminent terror strike on Kenya, and in particular targeting foreign nationals, especially British, has shocked the Kenyan public and the tourism fraternity and are putting a cloud over the otherwise bright prospect of […]
African Union formally incorporates Kenyan troops into AMISOM
AFRICAN UNION INTEGRATES KENYAN TROOPS INTO AMISOM MISSION News reached overnight that the African Union has now formally integrated the Kenyan troops inside Somalia into the AU / UN AMISOM mission. Kenya invaded the lawless territory under control by Islamic militants, mainly the Al Shabab group but also other Al Qaida affiliates, after several abductions […]
Weekly roundup of news from Eastern Africa and the Indian Ocean islands, First edition January 2012
TOURISM, AVIATION AND CONSERVATION NEWS from Eastern Africa and the Indian Ocean islands A weekly roundup of breaking news, reports, travel stories and opinions by Prof. Dr. Wolfgang H. Thome Get daily breaking news updates instantly via Twitter by following @whthome or read the daily postings on my blog via: www.wolfganghthome.wordpress.com Many of these articles […]
Seychelles – truly ‘Another World’
SEYCHELLES ENDS YEAR ON A HIGH NOTE At the end of every year I get swamped with stories, news and bits and bobs from around the entire region, with some notable absentees as usual being my own countrys tourist board, which seemingly still has to learn how to make better use of the new media […]
Weekly roundup of news from Eastern Africa and the Indian Ocean Islands, First edition December 2011
TOURISM, AVIATION AND CONSERVATION NEWS from Eastern Africa and the Indian Ocean islands A weekly roundup of reports, travel stories and opinions by Prof. Dr. Wolfgang H. Thome Get daily breaking news updates instantly via Twitter by following @whthome or read the daily postings on my blog via: www.wolfganghthome.wordpress.com Many of these articles then also […]
The Somalia conflict – Al Shabab, a killer of people but also a killer of the environment
AL SHABAB, KILLERS OF PEOPLE AND KILLERS OF THE ENVIRONMENT When Kenyan troops entered Somalia in hot pursuit of Al Shabab operatives, who had staged several abductions of foreign nationals from Kenyan territory and constantly engaged in cross border raids into refugee camps or against Kenyan military and security outposts, they found moon-like landscapes, bare […]
Weekly roundup of news from the Eastern African and Indian Ocean region, First edition November 2011
TOURISM, AVIATION AND CONSERVATION NEWS from the Eastern African and Indian Ocean region A weekly roundup of reports, travel stories and opinions by Prof. Dr. Wolfgang H. Thome Get daily breaking news updates instantly via Twitter by following @whthome or read the daily postings on my blog via: www.wolfganghthome.wordpress.com Many of these articles then also […]
Horn of Africa opinion piece – As Kenya goes into Somalia, Afwerki sneaks off to Khartoum
AS KENYA GOES INTO SOMALIA, AFWERKI SNEAKS OFF TO KHARTOUM No sooner had Kenya upped the ante in the Horn of Africa, by sending troops, navy and airforce units into Somalia to pursue the radial Islamist Al Shabab militias, a known Al Qaida affiliate organization, did Eritrean president Isaias Afwerki get into a plane to […]
Weekly roundup of news from the Eastern African and Indian Ocean region – Third edition October 2011
TOURISM, AVIATION AND CONSERVATION NEWS from the Eastern African and Indian Ocean region A weekly roundup of reports, travel stories and opinions by Prof. Dr. Wolfgang H. Thome Get daily breaking news updates instantly via Twitter by following @whthome or read the daily postings on my blog via: www.wolfganghthome.wordpress.com Many of these articles then also […]
Uganda conservation news – Bickering follows GVTC meeting in Kampala
BICKERING FOLLOWS IGCP MEETING IN KAMPALA As reported here did the Greater Virunga Transboundary Committee meeting take place in Kampala last week, discussing closer cooperation and harmonized policies and responses to the conservation challenges faced by each of the participant members, UWA from Uganda, RDB Tourism and Conservation from Rwanda and the Congolese Institute for […]
Kenya news – Abductions of MSF doctors from refugee camp casts fresh doubts on Kenya’s ability to stop cross border raids
ABDUCTION OF AID WORKERS FROM REFUGEE CAMP CASTS FRESH DOUBTS News broke yesterday of several aid workers in the main refugee camp at the border with Somalia getting abducted including two foreigners working with MSF Medicines Sans Frontiers in another daring raid by suspected Al Shabab militants into Kenya. It prompted immediate doubts on Kenyas […]
Weekly roundup of news from Eastern Africa and the Indian Ocean region, Second edition October 2011
TOURISM, AVIATION AND CONSERVATION NEWS from the Eastern African and Indian Ocean region A weekly roundup of reports, travel stories and opinions by Prof. Dr. Wolfgang H. Thome Get daily breaking news updates instantly via Twitter by following @whthome or read the daily postings on my blog via: www.wolfganghthome.wordpress.com Many of these articles then also […]
Uganda news – More CHOGM cases sent to court affecting top politicians
MORE CHOGM CHARGES AGAINST SENIOR POLITICIANS ROCK POLITICAL ESTABLISHMENT The Inspector General of Government moved swiftly over growing allegations that former Vice President Prof. Gilbert Bukenya was singled out and kept in remand jail while awaiting his bail application to be heard by the High Court, when more charges against senior politicians were brought. Conspiracy […]
Tanzania breaking news – Somali pirates arrested off Mafia Island while attacking an oil exploration ship
TANZANIAN NAVY UNITS CAPTURE PIRATES NEAR MAFIA ISLAND These fellows are getting more daring by the day now and we are really worried that there are militants amongst them who might try to do something similar here like they did in Kenya was the comment of a regular source when asked to give a perspective […]
Weekly roundup of news from the Eastern African and Indian Ocean regions, Third edition September 2011
TOURISM, AVIATION AND CONSERVATION NEWS from the Eastern African and Indian Ocean region A weekly roundup of reports, travel stories and opinions by Prof. Dr. Wolfgang H. Thome Get daily breaking news updates instantly via Twitter by following @whthome or read the daily postings on my blog via: www.wolfganghthome.wordpress.com Third edition September 2011 DUBAI A […]
Indian Ocean news update – Vanilla Islands step up surveillance amid security reviews
SEYCHELLES ASSURES VISITOR SAFETY AMIDST SECURITY REVIEW The events in Kenya in recent days, when a remote beach resort half way between Lamu and the Somali border was attacked, a British tourist killed and his wife abducted but suspected Somali intruders, has reverberated across the Vanilla Islands, triggering an immediate review of their own respective […]
Weekly roundup of news from the Eastern African and Indian Ocean region, First edition September 2011
TOURISM, AVIATION AND CONSERVATION NEWS from the Eastern African and Indian Ocean region A weekly roundup of reports, travel stories and opinions by Prof. Dr. Wolfgang H. Thome Get daily breaking news updates instantly via Twitter by following @whthome or read the daily postings on my blog via: www.wolfganghthome.wordpress.com First edition September 2011 East Africa […]
Weekly roundup of news from the Eastern African and Indian Ocean region, Second edition July 2011
TOURISM, AVIATION AND CONSERVATION NEWS from the Eastern African and Indian Ocean region A weekly roundup of reports, travel stories and opinions by Prof. Dr. Wolfgang H. Thome Get daily breaking news updates instantly via Twitter by following @whthome or read the daily postings on my blog via: www.wolfganghthome.wordpress.com Second edition July 2011 East […]
Seychelles news update – African Union hosts anti terror workshop
SEYCHELLES HOSTS AFRICAN ANTI TERROR WORKSHOP True to a recent comment made by the Minister for Home Affairs, the Hon. Joel Morgan, in an interview with this correspondent, is the Seychelles’ fight against terror in all shapes and forms continuing, this time with a three day workshop organized by the African Union and the African […]
Weekly roundup of news from Eastern Africa and the Indian Ocean region, Third edition June 2011
TOURISM, AVIATION AND CONSERVATION NEWS from the Eastern African and Indian Ocean region A weekly roundup of reports, travel stories and opinions by Prof. Dr. Wolfgang H. Thome Get daily breaking news updates instantly via Twitter by following @whthome or read the daily postings on my blog via: www.wolfganghthome.wordpress.com Third edition June 2011 AUTHOR’S NOTE: […]
Seychelles news update – National Day celebrations graced by Tanzanian President
SEYCHELLES AND TANZANIA AGREE ON JOINT ANTI PIRACY MEASURES The visit by Tanzanian president Jakaya Kikwete to the Seychelles a few days ago has brought two allies together, both affected by ocean terrorists and both losing tourism business from the absence of cruiseships and suffering from increased cost of imports due to the insurance surcharges […]
Weekly roundup of news from the Eastern African and Indian Ocean region, Second edition June 2011
TOURISM, AVIATION AND CONSERVATION NEWS from the Eastern African and Indian Ocean region A weekly roundup of reports, travel stories and opinions by Prof. Dr. Wolfgang H. Thome Get daily breaking news updates instantly via Twitter by following @whthome or read the daily postings on my blog via: www.wolfganghthome.wordpress.com Second edition June 2011 East […]
Seychelles breaking news – Interview with the Hon. Joel Morgan, Minister for Home Affairs, Environment, Energy and Transport
EXECUTIVE TALK – INTERVIEW WITH THE HON. JOEL MORGAN,MINISTER FOR HOME AFFAIRS, ENVIRONMENT, ENERGY AND TRANSPORT GOVERNMENT OF SEYCHELLES On occasions opportunity arises to interview high ranking officials during my many trips across Eastern Africa or to the Indian Ocean islands and recently, during a visit to the Seychelles, the Hon. Joel Morgan consented to […]
Weekly roundup of news from the Eastern African and Indian Ocean region, Fifth edition May 2011
TOURISM, AVIATION AND CONSERVATION NEWS from the Eastern African and Indian Ocean region A weekly roundup of reports, travel stories and opinions by Prof. Dr. Wolfgang H. Thome Get daily breaking news updates via Twitter @whthome or on my blog: www.wolfganghthome.wordpress.com Fifth edition May 2011 Africa News STOP MOUTHING OFF ABOUT GULF CARRIES – […]
Indian Ocean breaking news – 3.6 million US Dollars ransom intercepted in Mogadishu
PAYMENT OF RANSOM TO OCEAN TERRORISTS INTERCEPTED Information was received yesterday via the Nairobi based ECOTERRA INTERNATIONAL organization, that authorities in Mogadishu reportedly intercepted two aircraft, crews and passengers, carrying what can only be described as ransom money worth millions of US Dollars, as the two flights appeared to have run short of fuel, or […]
Weekly roundup of news from the Eastern African and Indian Ocean region, Third edition May 2011
TOURISM, AVIATION AND CONSERVATION NEWS from the Eastern African and Indian Ocean region A weekly roundup of reports, travel stories and opinions by Prof. Dr. Wolfgang H. Thome Get daily breaking news updates via Twitter @whthome or on my blog: www.wolfganghthome.wordpress.com Third edition May 2011 Africa News GOOD SAFARI GUIDE WINNERS FOR ALL TO SEE […]
Seychelles news update – Tourists flock to the islands ahead of presidential elections
TOURISTS FLOCK TO SEYCHELLES AHEAD OF ELECTIONS ‘Brand Seychelles’ not only rules the Indian Ocean it seems when it comes to visibility and magnetic attraction for seekers of exotic holidays in near eternal sunshine on white powder sandy beaches, but has seemingly also trumped the upcoming general elections, which are being held this coming weekend […]
Weekly news roundup from Eastern Africa and the Indian Ocean region, First edition April 2011
TOURISM, AVIATION AND CONSERVATION NEWS from the Eastern African and Indian Ocean region A weekly roundup of reports, travel stories and opinions by Prof. Dr. Wolfgang H. Thome Get daily breaking news updates via Twitter @whthome or on my blog: www.wolfganghthome.wordpress.com First edition April 2011 NEW TRAVEL AFRICA MAGAZINE ‘SPRING EDITION’ IS OUT […]
Seychelles news update – Vigilance and surveillance of the Indian Ocean waters pays dividends
SEYCHELLES VIGILANCE PAYS DIVIDENDS The archipelago’s undeterred drive to safeguard the island country’s extensive national waters of the Indian Ocean paid more dividends earlier in the week, when more Somali pirates were nabbed red handed, trying to hijack a Seychellois fishing vessel. Aerial surveillance and coordination with the international naval coalition led to the capture […]
Weekly roundup of news from the Eastern African and Indian Ocean region, First edition March 2011
TOURISM, AVIATION AND CONSERVATION NEWS from the Eastern African and Indian Ocean region A weekly roundup of reports, travel stories and opinions by Prof. Dr. Wolfgang H. Thome Get daily breaking news updates via Twitter @whthome or on my blog: www.wolfganghthome.wordpress.com First edition March 2011 THE DEATH OF THE YACHTSMEN When news were confirmed […]