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1.	Uganda/Sudan: Fresh questions as Kony remains elusive
	Author: IRIN, Kampala	Date Written: 15 May 2008
	Primary Category: Eastern Region	Document Origin: IRIN News
	Secondary Category: -none-	Source URL: http://www.irinnews.org/
	Key Words: Uganda, LRA, Kony, talks, peace,
	Summary & Comment: Peace between the LRA and the Ugandan government continues to remain elusive. Uganda’s interior minister and chief government negotiator remains optimistic that the talks will proceed while Gulu’s district commissioner is less optimistic and calls on the international community to intervene. DH
2.	Tanzania: Electricity from wind is way to go
	Author: Editorial	Date Written: 15 May 2008
	Primary Category: Eastern Region	Document Origin: The Citizen, Dar es Salaam
	Secondary Category: Ecology	Source URL: http://www.thecitizen.co.tz/
	Key Words: Tanzania, electricity, wind, renewable resources,
	Summary & Comment: With soaring world energy prices, Tanzania looks to the wind for electricity generation. With improved technology, electricity from this source will be more reliable. Up to 10% of the present electrical generation of the country could come from this project in Singida. A story for other countries in Africa to follow. DH
3.	Ethiopia: World Vision to cut aid over surging food prices
	Author: The Daily Monitor, Addis Ababa	Date Written: 14 May 2008
	Primary Category: Eastern Region	Document Origin: The Daily Monitor, Addis Ababa
	Secondary Category: -none-	Source URL: http://allafrica.com/
	Key Words: Ethiopia, food aid, prices, shortages,
	Summary & Comment: Humanitarian organisations are feeling the pinch from high food prices and shrinking global food stocks. World Vision appeals for more financial assistance to keep their food aid programmes at the needed levels. 2 million people in Afica could be affected by the current shortfalls. DH
4.	Tanzania: Catholic bishop says Accord will keep peace in Pemba
	Author: CISA, Pemba	Date Written: 13 May 2008
	Primary Category: Eastern Region	Document Origin: Catholic Information Service for Africa
	Secondary Category: -none-	Source URL: http://www.cisanewsafrica.org/
	Key Words: Tanzania, Pemba, peace, secession, Accord,
	Summary & Comment: Pemba elders are pushing for secession from Zanzibar and mainland Tanzania. Bishop Kilaini of the Catholic Church said the Zanzibar crisis must be addressed as agreed in the talks between the two main parties in the Islands - CUF and CCM. But the pact has not been endorsed yet by both parties. DH
5.	Somalia:: Peace talks to begin in Djibouti
	Author: IRIN, Nairobi	Date Written: 12 May 2008
	Primary Category: Eastern Region	Document Origin: IRIN News
	Secondary Category: -none-	Source URL: http://www.irinnews.org/
	Key Words: Somalia, peace, TFG, insurgents,
	Summary & Comment: With more than 2 million people in Somalia suffering from drought and displacement, there is pressure on the TFG and opposition parties to agree on a peace solution. The presence of Ethiopian troops is still a stumbling block to any negotiations. Maybe the talks in Djibouti will be fruitful? DH
6.	Somalia: Radio director arrested in Puntland
	Author: Garowe Online, Garowe	Date Written: 9 May 2008
	Primary Category: Eastern Region	Document Origin: Garowe Online
	Secondary Category: -none-	Source URL: http://www.garoweonline.com/
	Key Words: Somalia, broadcaster, arrest, press freedom,
	Summary & Comment: Broadcaster Mr. Haji Abdi has been arrested in Puntland. It was not immediately clear who ordered the arrest of the Director-General of the Somali Broadcasting Corporation but it is believed to have been the Puntland Security Minister. Certain coverage of the fighting may have instigated the arrest. DH
7.	Tanzania: Set timeline to curb foreign dependency
	Author: Editorial	Date Written: 9 May 2008
	Primary Category: Eastern Region	Document Origin: The Citizen, Dar es Salaam
	Secondary Category: -none-	Source URL: http://www.thecitizen.co.tz/
	Key Words: Tanzania, foreign aid, dependency, corruption,
	Summary & Comment: Tanzania’s recent receipt of budget support from the EU has come with conditions. There must be a concerted fight against corruption. The country must also start to wean itself from foreign dependency,claims the writer.

News from Additional Sources

IPS Inter Press Service - East Africa

1. RIGHTS-KENYA: Home Is Where the Fear Is
   NAIROBI, May 13 (IPS) - The Kenyan government has begun transporting certain internally displaced persons (IDPs) from the camps they have occupied for the last four months back to their homes. The IDPs have been assured of support by government once back on their farms.
2. HEALTH-KENYA: Months After Dump Scare, Problems Persist
   NAIROBI, May 13 (IPS) - Every day, the Dandora dumpsite in the eastern part of Nairobi receives 2,000 tonnes of rubbish -- about half of the waste generated daily by the capital's 4.5 million people. The 12-hectare site is a low mountain of smouldering trash. Vultures and marabou storks circle overhead in anticipation of a meal.
3. Q&A: "Literally, This Is Energy From Dirt"
   ACCRA, May 10 (IPS) - You've heard of solar power, and also wind power. Now, you might start hearing about soil power as well.
4. DEVELOPMENT-AFRICA: "Political Will" Needed To Address Food Crisis
   NAIROBI, May 9 (IPS) - The need to give agriculture top billing on governmental "to do" lists has been highlighted at a telephone briefing to discuss the current food crisis as it affects Africa.
5. ENERGY-AFRICA: From Kerosene to the LED, O-HUB and O-BOX
   ACCRA, May 8 (IPS) - In many of Africa's towns and villages, smoky kerosene lamps are all that keeps the darkness at bay after sunset. However, kerosene is a dangerous and increasingly expensive source of light for Africans who do not have access to electricity -- about three-quarters of those living on the continent, according to the World Bank.