Xenophobic Attacks Hit South Africa

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BURUNDI AND EAST AFRICA WEEKLY BRIEFING SEPTEBER 07th 2019 $ 3.50 No 021 AFRICA BURUNDI AFRICA ECONOMY Ebola simulation drills in Tanzania ‘Africa’s three richest men President Kagame inaugurat- Paramedic schools to be suspended Adventist School of Medicine ed to comply with EAC standards at border entry points with possess more wealth than 650 DR Congo million Africans’, Oxfam says of East-Central Africa (ASOME) in Rwanda BURUNDI AFRICA SPORTS Newly assigned Burundi Am- SPORTS ‘Japan to strengthen its coopera- FUFA Awards 2019: Olympics Qualiﬁer: Kenya Ha- bassador to Kenya, Jean Bosco tion with Africa’, Burundi 2nd Vice Barege, kicks off his tenure Categories and nominees rambee Starlets beat Malawi to President revealed go through to the third round

NEWS Robert Mugabe, former president of Zimbabwe dies aged 95 COVER STORY Xenophobic attacks hit South Africa

It is regularly observed the xenophobic attacks on the foreigners living in this country. Currently, these attacks targetting the foreigners are raging in South Africa, especially in the Johannesburg city of South Africa. 2 AFRICA REGION WEEK SEPTEMBER 01 - SEPTEMBER 06, 2019 N° 021 Xenophobic attacks hit South Africa

The local people target foreigners by looting, Local media reported that Nigerians to loot from our vigorous citizens. destroying their boutiques and shops. This is were so much targeted in these at- You will all pay for this dearly. fuelled by hate and jealousy the locals have for tacks. Hunger will never depart your the wellbeing of the foreigners, one foreigner in homes.https://t.co/hkVJg2NHsu@ “The mob also looted several Bloomberg pic.twitter.com/4yeQSk- South Africa said. shops that were around the As media reported , at least 91 people were ar- lkts vicinity suspected to be owned — NaijaVoice (@matty_blow) Sep- rested on Monday in the cities of Johannesburg by foreign nationals. But the tember 3, 2019 and Durban in South Africa following incidents “ Police later dispersed the mob Several videos capturing harrow- of looting and torching of buildings and ve- and made some arrest”, one ing scenes have emerged of South hicles. The attacks began in the early hours of resident told Daily Post. Africans subjecting other African Sunday morning. nationals to beatings and other The arrests come after three people in Jeppe- “Late in the evening of Sunday, Sept. 1, a group of violent locals suspected to forms of torture. stown, Johannesburg were burnt to death on Police spokesperson Brigadier Jay Sunday in a fresh wave of violence, linked to be Zulu hostel dwellers besieged Jules Street in Malvern, Johannesburg loot- Naicker said it was a busy week- tensions between local and foreign truck driv- end as they dealt with a number of ers. ed and burned shops/businesses,’’ he added. trucking industry-related strikes At least 50 cars were either damaged or set in various parts of the province. alight, while several foreign and local-owned ‘Social media users decry the exces- sive use of violence’ South Africa’s ministers of em- shops were looted or damaged. ployment and labor, police, trans- Police ﬁred tear gas, rubber bullets and stun Social media users have reacted in disgust and horror following reports port and home affairs convened grenades in an attempt to quell the unrest on an urgent meeting on Sunday Monday. Many of the targeted shops are report- of fresh xenophobic attacks in South Africa. evening to discuss the continued ed to be owned by foreign nationals, the BBC violence in the trucking industry. reported. South African Shame on you In a joint statement, the minis- Julius Malema, the famous opposition member guys. If you are hungry beg or tries said attacks against drivers in South Afrca has condemned these xenopho- ask for food instead of introduc- ing #XenophobicAttacks in order and their vehicles were becoming bic attacks in foreigners and called for restraint. “ more violent. N° 021 REGION WEEK SEPTEMBER 01 - SEPTEMBER 06, 2019 NEWS 3 Robert Mugabe, former president of Zimbabwe dies aged 95

Zimbabwe former president and the country’s ﬁrst post-independent leader Robert Mugabe dies at the age of 95, President Emmerson Mnangagwa announced the news.

“It is with the utmost sadness that I announce Mugabe who led Zimbabwe for 37 years was the passing on of Zimbabwe’s founding father ousted in a military coup in November 2017 fol- and former President, Cde Robert Mugabe,” lowing nationwide mass protests. Mnangagwa posted on Twitter early on Friday 5 September 2019. The former political prisoner-turnedguerrilla leader swept to power in the 1980 elections af- “Mugabe was an icon of liberation, a pan-Afri- ter a growing rebellion and economic sanctions canist who dedicated his life to the emancipation forced the white minority colonial government to and empowerment of his people. His contribu- the negotiating table. tion to the history of our nation and continent will never be forgotten. Born on February 21, 1924, into a Catholic family “May his soul rest in eternal peace,” at Kutama Mission northwest of Harare, Mug- he added. abe was described as a loner and a studious child, known to carry a book even while tending cattle Mugabe was hospitalized in Singapore since in the bush. April for an undisclosed ailment, Mnangagwa had conﬁrmed earlier this year. After his carpenter father left the family when he No further details were immediately available was 10, the young Mugabe concentrated on his about the circumstances of his death or where he studies, qualifying as a schoolteacher at the age of died. 17. 4 REGION WEEK SEPTEMBER 01 - SEPTEMBER 06, 2019 N° 021 N° 021 REGION WEEK SEPTEMBER 01 - SEPTEMBER 06, 2019 BURUNDI 5 Burundi ‘no longer interested in responding to UN warnings of violence’

The UN Commission of Inquiry on Burundi has issued a stern warning Burundi may be heading to the wrong path of violence ahead of violence.

This was said yesterday by the United Na- ‘Burundi no longer interested in responding rights violations, and tions Commission on Burundi calling for to the UN warnings of violnce’ other sources collect- stepped up efforts to curb the ‘impending However, Willy Nyamitwe said that Burundi ed over the course of calamity’. is ‘no longer interested in responding to the three years of investi- UN warning of violence’. gation’. THE BIG PICTURE: As the issued report by “Response to journalists who re- the Commission of Inquiry(COI)on Burun- quest my reaction to the Commis- Burundi rejects these di said, Burundi is at risk of a new wave of sion of Inquiry’s politically moti- UN Commission of atrocities as it approaches a 2020 election “ vated report on Burundi: ‘We are Inquiry’s claims, say- with an unresolved political crisis. no longer interested in responding ing that they aim at to the lies and Fake News by some destabilizing Burun- The COI report went further by portraying Westerners who obviously seek the di’is institutions since Burundi president as a “ divine” ruler. destabilization of Burundi”, Willy 2015 uprisings. “There is no better early warning than this,” Nyamitwe said. Burundi did not want the U.N. panel’s chairman Doudou Diene to cooperate with this The COI on Burundi says that there are said in a statement. UN Commission of warning signs that the atrocities have been Inquiry on Burundi “The 2020 elections pose a major committed in Burundi, by the Imbonerak- even though the in- risk,” the report said, adding that ure. ternational observers the government was increasing control over non-governmental As the COI’s report says , ‘the and UN experts have “ ﬁndings of the Commission are urged Gitega to coop- organizations and there was no real multiparty system since most based on more than 1, 200 state- erate fully in investing parties had been “inﬁltrated and “ ments of victims witnesses and the alleged war crimes divided”. alleged perpetrators of human committed since 2015. 6 BURUNDI REGION WEEK SEPTEMBER 01 - SEPTEMBER 06, 2019 N° 021 Newly assigned Burundi Ambassador to Kenya, Jean Bosco Barege, kicks off his tenure

The newly assigned Burundi Ambassador to Kenya, Jean Bosco Barege, has been welcomed to the State House of Kenya. This happened yesterday in Nairobi on September 3, 2019.

The newly assigned Burundi Ambas- Uhuru Kenyatta – President take BurundiUganda to another level. I am sador to Kenya, Jean Bosco Barege, of the Republic of Kenya. Jean Bosco Barege was working as the optimistic my new Tour of Duty has been welcomed to the State Burundi Ambassador to Uganda. Uganda will further strengthen the House of Kenya. This happened yes- Head of State, Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, already Great Bilateral Rela- terday in Nairobi on September 3, and his Foreign Minister, Sam Kutesa 2019. tions between our Sister States congratulated him on his relentless ef- THE BIG PICTURE: On Tues- “, Jean Bosco Barege wrote on forts to take BurundiUganda to another day, September 03, 2019, Jean Twitter . level. Bosco BAREGE and ten other Related: Former Burundi Am- Heads of Mission presented Uganda Administration through its Min- “ bassador to Uganda, Jean istry of Foreign Affairs awarded Jean Bo- their credentials to Kenya Bosco Barege, re-assigned to sco Barege a medal of merit(seen by Re- Head of State, Uhuru Kenyat- Kenya. gionWeek) called “Token of Appreciation ta, nominating him as Extraor- Jean Bosco Barege was work- of Services As Ambassador of Burundi dinary and Plenipotentiary ing as the Burundi Ambassa- to Uganda” for his good deeds during his Ambassador to the Republic of dor to Uganda. Uganda Head of tenure as Burundi ambassador to Ugan- Kenya. State, Yoweri Kaguta Musev- da. “I had the immense privilege of pre- eni, and his Foreign Minister, Jean Bosco Barege had served in Uganda senting my Letters of Credence as Sam Kutesa congratulated as an Ambassador for seven years from Burundi‘s New Ambassador to H.E him on his relentless efforts to Septemeber 2012 through August 2019. N° 021 REGION WEEK SEPTEMBER 01 - SEPTEMBER 06, 2019 AFRICA 7 ‘Japan to strengthen its cooperation with Africa’, Burundi 2nd Vice President it is the 10-year National Development Plan (NDP).

The second observation was made from concrete examples that show that today, the Afri- “ can continent is capable and is ready to welcome big investors, among others the company Ethi- opian Air Lines which makes its ﬂights practically in all African countries and ﬂies in any part of the world.

In the banking sector, the example of ECOBANK, which began in Togo and which today opened its offices in 23 African countries, was cited. The third observation is that the times are out of reach so that we do not continue to say that Africa is a highrisk area and that it can not accommodate large investments. The 2nd Vice President of the Republic of Burundi, Mr. Joseph It has been realized that some large Butore returned on Monday after his stay in Japan where he projects are more profitable when they are executed in Africa than when they participated in the 7th Tokyo International Conference on De- are executed elsewhere. velopment in Africa (TICAD 7) held August 28th to 30th. In addition, there is no country in the Upon arriving at Bujumbura’s ture, education, and peace and world where there is no risk, said Dr. “Melchior Ndadaye” internation- stability and the blue economy. Butore. According to him, the question al airport, Butore told reporters During an inventory, a map of of risk is a taboo to put aside so as not that the debates and exchang- the development of the Afri- to block the development of Africa. es of this 7th edition of TICAD can continent was drawn up. In terms of what should be were geared towards strengthen- The first general observation is done, how to do it, and where to ing investment in Africa. that today, Africa knows what it do it first, the TICAD 7 partici- needs and is aware of the already “ pants were unanimous in daring He said the central theme of the reached step. to do what the African citizen is conference was to advance Afri- capable of doing. ca’s development through peo- Africa knows where it needs to ple, technology and innovation. go and sees the goal it wants to As a way of doing this, we need to in- The sessions were organized achieve. And this can be read tegrate business ideas, innovations in around six themes, such as in- in particular on agenda 20-63 business and Japan is ready to accom- formation and communication which is the compass of Africa. pany African states. technologies, improving the In addition, each country has business climate and dialogue a strategic orientation docu- with the private sector, agricul- ment. In the case of Burundi, 8 REGION WEEK SEPTEMBER 01 - SEPTEMBER 06, 2019 N° 021 N° 021 REGION WEEK SEPTEMBER 01 - SEPTEMBER 06, 2019 ECONOMY 9 ‘Africa’s three richest men possess more wealth than 650 million Africans’, Oxfam says

Three African billionaires today have more wealth than the poorest 50% – or 650 million people across the continent, reveals a new Ox- fam report . The report shows how rising and extreme inequality across Africa is undermin- ing efforts to ﬁght poverty.

THE BIG PICTURE: Accoridnh to a on less than $1.90 a day has Executive Director of Oxfam International, tale of Two continents’ report, the plummeted in Asia, this number said. wealth of the bottom 50% of the is rising in Africa. The World The most unequal country African population is 22.98 billion Bank estimates that 87% of the in the region, Swaziland, is “ US dollars, while the w ealth for the world’s extreme poor will be in home to one billionaire, Na- three richest billionaires in Africa is Africa by 2030 if current trends than Kirsh, who is estimated 28.8 billion dollars (Aliko Dangote continue, the report added. “ to have $4.9bn. If he worked 14.1 billion, Nicky Oppenheimer 7.7 “Africa is ready to rise – but only in one of the restaurants that billion and Johann Rupert 7 billion once it’s leaders have the courage to his wholesale company supplies dollars, according to Forbes 2019 bil- back a more human economy that on a worker’s minimum wage, lionaires list ). African population es- works for the many and not a few it would take him 5.7 million timated at 1.3 billion people in 2019. super-rich men. They can achieve years to earn his current level A Tale of Two Continents reveals that while the this by investing in inequality-bust- of wealth richest Africans fortunes are increasing, extreme ing, universal and quality public poverty is rising in the continent. The report also services like health and education “African political and business leaders looks at how unsustainable levels of debt and and by developing truly progressive face a clear choice. They can stay on the a rigged international tax system are depriving tax systems. path of increasingly extreme inequality, These are particularly powerful for where poverty continues to rise while African governments of billions of dollars in lost women and girls living in poverty. revenue each year – money that could otherwise wealth in the hands of a tiny elite and They can also back a transforma- foreign companies’ spirals. Or they can be invested in education, healthcare, and social tion towards decent and digniﬁed protection. choose another way: towards a more work that protects the rights of prosperous and equal Africa that invests The continent is rapidly becoming the workers, especially in the age of the in and respects the dignity of all its peo- epicenter of global extreme poverty. African Free Trade Area and the ple”, Ms. Byanyima said. “ While the number of people living new digital era”, Winnie Byanyima, 10 INTERNATIONALREGION WEEK SEPTEMBER 01 - SEPTEMBER 06, 2019AFRICA N° 021 WOMEN LEADERS’ 2nd CONFERENCE EDITION 24-26 OCTOBER 2019 HOTEL CLUB DU LAC TANGANYIKA

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First Lady of Burundi H.E. Denise NKURUNZIZA MAIN SPEAKER N° 021 REGION WEEK SEPTEMBER 01 - SEPTEMBER 06, 2019 AFRICA 11 President Kagame inaugurated Adventist School of Medicine of East-Central Africa (ASOME) in Rwanda Rwanda head of state Paul Kagame alongside First Lady Jeannette Kagame inaugurated Ad- ventist School of Medicine of East-Central Af- rica (ASOME) owned by the existing Adventist university of EastCentral Africa (AUCA) locat- ed in Gasabo district, Kigali.

as well as good affordable nary in Rwanda. healthcare, are the founda- “Let me take this opportuni- tion of the well-being and ty to salute the Seventh-day prosperity of our citizens,” Adventist Church in Rwan- He added. da, for marking one hun- He said that the way to go dred years of serving the is by having “professionals, spiritual and social needs of trained in high-quality uni- Rwandans,” Kagame said in versities such as this one, reference to several achieve- President Kagame prom- of the Adventist church which is equipped with the ments. ised to give full support to worldwide, commended latest technology.” “During this time, the the church’s investments to the church for a valuable President Kagame believes Church has been a valued promote Rwanda’s educa- addition to Rwanda’s edu- that ASOME will have all partner of Government in tion and health. cation and health system. the best to achieve its goals the provision of healthcare The new Adventist School “By fulfilling your pledge since the students will and education.” of Medicine of East-Cen- to establish a medical benefit from the extensive “A century of Adventist tral Africa (ASOME) con- school serving East and network of Adventist insti- activity in Rwanda has sists of classrooms, labora- Central Africa, you have tutions around the world, demonstrated the positive tories, staff rooms, hostels, reaffirmed your com- as well as association with a impact of shared vision and laboratories, and dining mitment to a productive brand that stands for excel- a good collaboration,” added halls. partnership that benefits lence. President Kagame. According to the univer- not only Rwanda but the According to the president, The first intake of Adven- sity officials, more than $ entire region. This is very AUCA’s faculty of medicine tist School of Medicine 16 million were previously much appreciated,” said is only a start and the gov- of East-Central Africa invested in the structure, Rwanda head of state, Paul ernment will play its part for (ASOME) will kick off in first phase but much more Kagame. the school to go on greater January with 55 students were meant to be injected. “The achievement we are heights. issued to participate. President Kagame togeth- celebrating today is in tune ASOME is one of several er with Rwanda First Lady with Rwanda’s goals. Ed- achievements of the Adven- Jeannette Kagame and ucations, particularly in tist church. It came as the Ted N.C. Wilson, president science and technology, church celebrates its cente- 12 BURUNDI REGION WEEK SEPTEMBER 01 - SEPTEMBER 06, 2019 N° 021 Paramedic schools to be suspended to comply with EAC standards The paramedical schools will be abolished in Burundi to comply with the standards of the East African Community (EAC), said the Minister of Public Health and the fight against AIDS, Dr. Thaddée Ndikumana, during an oral question debate before the deputies of Burundi Parliament.

The ministry wants the A3 level owners to strengthen their level of training. Dr. Ndiku- mana noted that the upcoming school year is the last promotion for paramedic level A2 “ training, and the paramedical directors are aware of the ministry’s decision to recom- mend that they add the next higher level to allow the owners to be competitive in the subregion. He also said that public versities or health insti- and private paramedical tutes, will train the per- schools that will not be sonnel that the ministry able to implement this needs like radiologists. recommendation will be He also pointed out that transformed into pro- in vocational schools, fessional health schools the traditional medi- to train support staff cine sector could exist to such as emergency med- train traditional health ical doctors, paramed- personnel. Dr. Ndikumana reported that the number of holders of A3 and A2 degrees who are unemployed is 13,000. ics, caregivers, etc. He added that according to EAC standards, a nurse must have a Medical departments bachelor’s degree, such as the one awarded to the laureates of the that are not going to be National Institute of Public Health (INSP). transformed into uni- N° 021 REGION WEEK SEPTEMBER 01 - SEPTEMBER 06, 2019 SPORTS 13 2022 World Cup qualiﬁers: Rwanda and Belgium-based midﬁelder Djihad Bizimana joins Amavubi

Rwanda and Belgium-based midﬁelder known Djihad Bizimana who plays for Waasland Beveren in Belgium arrived in Kigali on Sunday, September 1, 2019, ahead of the 2022 World Cup qualifying matches against Seychelles slated on September 5, 2019.

According to Federation of Rwanda Football “We won’t be with Nirsarike training session on Monday, 2 Associations (FERWAFA), Bizimana now as he has been excused to September in the morning before joins other seven professional players who finalize all pending engage- taking their flight to Seychelles play their league abroad such as Rwatub- ments related to his new later in the evening. “ club. We are sad that he yaye Abdul (Colorado Rapids, USA), Yannick The final squad is set to be won’t be with us but we named by the head coach in a Mukunzi (Sandvikens IF, Sweden), Kevin have good players who will Muhire (Misr El Makkasa, Egypt), Bayisenge fill his gap and I strongly press briefing which is due at Emery (Saif Sporting Club, Bangladesh), believe they will stand out 11:30. Patrick Sibomana (Young Africans, Tanza- strong,” said Amavubi head Seychelles will host Rwanda in nia), Meddie Kagere (SC Simba, Tanzania) coach, Mashami Vincent. the first leg which will be staged on September 5 at Stade Linite and Muhadjiri Hakizimana (Emirates Club, “On behalf of the team, I congratulate him on joining at 16:00 (14:00 local time) while UAE). a new club and looking for- Rwanda takes the return leg set Meanwhile, the Amavubi technical team has ward to seeing him soon in to be played on September 10 at decided to rule out defender Nirisarike Salo- the next fixtures,” he added. Stade de Kigali at 18:00. mon giving him ample time to finalize com- The aggregate winner between mitments related to his new club, 10-time Forward Tuyisenge Jacques who Rwanda and Seychelles will then Armenian league champions Pyunik Football plays for Petro Atletico in Angola qualify for a place in the group Club, which he officially joined today, signing will link up with the team in Sey- stage of the 2022 FIFA World a oneyear contract. chelles with expected arrival due Cup Qualifiers. on September 2, 2019, at 14:20. The Amavubi hold their final 14 REGION WEEK SEPTEMBER 01 - SEPTEMBER 06, 2019 N° 021 N° 021 REGION WEEK SEPTEMBER 01 - SEPTEMBER 06, 2019 SPORTS 15 Olympics Qualifier: Kenya Harambee Starlets beat Malawi to go through to the third round

Kenya women national team, Harambee Starlets overturned a 3-2 first-leg defeat to thrash Malawi 3-0 in Machakos on Sunday, 1st September to progress to the third round of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games qualifiers with a 5-3 aggregate win. Mwanahalima scored twice in the sec- chance to win and we would give our all wato, 2. Mwanalima Adam, 17. Vivian ond half to add onto a first-half goal and the results were evident for us,” said Corazone, 10. Gentrix Shikangwa netted by Cynthia Shilwatso 19th min- Mwanahalima after the match. ute, the match ending 3-0 in favor of the https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js Substitutes hosts. “My players showed they are a strong 30. Judith Osimbo (GK), 7. Janet Kenya had lost 3-2 in the first leg played team, they followed instructions and it Moraa, 14. Lucy Akoth, 19. Foscah in Blantyre. was not easy for Malawi to win here. We Nashivanda, 12. Lydia Akoth, 16. Betha Starlets showed attacking intent and de- are ready for next round and we hope for Omita, 8. Mercy Airo, 11. Nelly Sawe, 9. fensive will from the onset with Cynthia the best,”Harambee Starlets head coach, Topistar Nafula Shilwatso getting them in the lead in the David Ouma said after the match. 19th minute with a low leftfooted drive. His Malawi counterpart Abel Mkandaw- Malawi Starting XI They would hold onto it till halftime. ire was gracious in the defeat, acknowl- 16. Samir Amidu (GK), 2. Chimwem- Malawi started off with greater attacking edging that Kenya had been the stronger we Madise, 6. Towera Vinkhumbo, 5. in the second half with the intention to side on the day. Patricia Nyirenda, 4. Maureen Phiri, 9. search for an equalizer, but their efforts “Kenya has a strong team and they uti- Sabina Thom, 12. Madyina Nguluwe, 8. were stunned down in the 77th minute lized their home advantage that’s why Salome Vinkhumbo, 20. Wezzie Mvula, when Mwanahalima Adam outpaced the they scored those three goals,” Mkan- 11. Tabitha Chawinga, 10. Temwa Chaw- Malawian defense before lobbing lightly dawire said. inga over the onrushing keeper. Kenya will face either Ghana or Gabon Mwanahalima was at it again with two in the third round. Substitutes minutes left on the clock, rounding up 1. Mercy Sikelo (GK), 19. Shira Dimba, his markers inside the box before send- Starlets Starting XI 17. Chikondi Gondwe, 15. Emily Jossam, ing a left-footed effort into the top right 1. Annette Kundu (GK), 3. Vivian Nasa- 3. Ruth Nyirongo, 18. Mary Chavinda, corner. ka, 15. Wincate Kaari, 5. Dorcas Shikobe 14. Zainab Kapanda, 13. Linda Kasenda, “I am really thrilled with the result to- (C), 20. Ruth Ingosi, 6. Sheril Angachi, 7. Asimenye Simwaka day. We had told ourselves that we had a 13. Elizabeth Wambui, 4. Cynthia Shil- 16 SPORTS REGION WEEK SEPTEMBER 01 - SEPTEMBER 06, 2019SPORTS N° 021 FUFA Awards 2019: Categories and nominees revealed coaches that shall nominate a list of five (5) Coaches (in order of priority) from both SUPL and FBL based on their performance. UFCA generates a list of the appointed ten (10) senior Coaches and submits it to the FUFA Awards Techni- cal Committee. Category 4: Airtel – FUFA Women Football Coach of the Year 2019: This category is voted for by the mem- bers of the Uganda Football Coaches Association (UFCA). UFCA Executive is required to appoint five (5) senior coaches in women football that shall nominate a list of five (5) Coaches (in order of priority) based on their performance in FUFA sanctioned competitions. UFCA generates a list of the appointed five (5) senior Coaches and submits it to the FUFA Awards Technical Committee. Category 5: Airtel – FUFA Upcoming Talent Award 2019: The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) has released This category is voted for by the Head Coaches of the 16 clubs playing in the the nomination process for the 5 annual Airtel Sponsored FUFA Awards FUFA Juniors League (FJL). A Coach under the theme ‘ Celebrating Uganda’s Finest Footballers’ with the is required to nominate a list of five (5) main objective to honor the best and most outstanding performers of players (in order of priority) based on the year which stretches on and off the field. their performance.

According to FUFA, the nomination Here are FUFA 2019 Awards categories Category 6: Airtel – FUFA Beach Soc- process is limited to fans and techni- Category 1: Airtel – FUFA Male Player cer Player of the Year 2019: cal experts that will include Club head of the Year 2019: This category is voted for by the Head coaches, team captains and Member This category is voted for by the Head Coaches of the 16 clubs playing in the Associations of FUFA. Coaches and Captains of the 16 clubs Uganda men’s Beach Soccer League. playing in the StarTimes Uganda Pre- A coach is required to nominate a list “All nominations will be signed and mier League (SUPL). The coaches and of five (5) players (in order of priority) submitted to the FUFA Awards Tech- Captains are required to nominate a list based on their performance. nical Committee.” Said a statement on of five (5) players (in order of priority) FUFA official website. based on their performance. Each coach Category 7: Airtel – FUFA Best XI and captain will fill in separate forms 2019 (Male Category): “In a system based on positional nom- during the nomination process. This category is voted for by the Uganda ination, each technical expert has been Football Players Association (UFPA). given five slots, worth five, four, three, UFPA is required to nominate a list two and one in points to be allotted This category is voted for by the Head of eleven (11) players based on their to each person nominated,” added the Coaches and Captains of the 16 clubs performance. Players eligible for this statement. playing in the FUFA Women Elite category are those featuring in the Star- “The five finalists are ranked based on League (FWEL). The coaches and Cap- Times Uganda Premier League and the points gathered during the nomination tains are required to nominate a list FUFA Big League. process. of five (5) players (in order of priority) based on their performance. Each Category 8: Airtel – FUFA Female Best “The technical experts are provided coach and captain will fill in separate XI 2019: with a simple one-page form on which forms during the nomination process. This category is voted for by the Head they will fill in their five (5) nominees) Coaches of the 16 clubs playing in the they deem to have performed best in Category 3: Airtel – FUFA Male Coach FUFA Women Elite League (FWEL). A the calendar year 2019.” Concluded the of the Year 2019: coach is required to nominate a list of statement. This category is voted for by the mem- eleven (11) players based on their per- The nomination process which is un- bers of the Uganda Football Coaches formance. derway will end on Monday, 30 Sep- Association (UFCA). UFCA Executive tember, 2019 at 11:59 p.m. is required to appoint ten (10) senior N° 021 REGION WEEK SEPTEMBER 01 - SEPTEMBER 06, 2019 17 18 AFRICA REGION WEEK SEPTEMBER 01 - SEPTEMBER 06, 2019AFRICA N° 021 Ebola simulation drills in Tanzania at border entry points with DR Congo The simulation exercises reflect real-life challenges of managing an Ebola outbreak. The exercises tested the level of preparedness and response to assess the “ operational capabilities at the regional and district levels, including the abili- ty to apply preparedness and response frameworks for Ebola virus disease and front-line workers’ knowledge and skills in disease detection and case management, in line with national and international clinical guidelines and protocols. What the drills revealed “This exercise has been useful to point out the gaps we had. The feedback informed us of the areas for improvement. We are going to work on these gaps to make sure our response framework at all levels can properly manage an Ebola case,” says Peter Nsanya, Kigoma District Medical Officer. The Ebola simulation drills have kicked off in Tanzania on Related: DRC: Official data show that the Ebola the Kigpoma Province bordering the Democratic Repub- virus has claimed 2000 lives so far lic of Congo in order to step up the preparedness against the possible Ebola spill-over from DRC to Tanzania. Other strong points included the multisector collaboration at the border points of entry, com- As APO Group reported , the drills indicated an urgent need for a review munity engagement, staff trained in Ebola case and reclassification of the standards for each facility at entry points at the management and access to courier services to borders between Tanzania and DR Congo. transport samples. “Local traders export to DRC, and we also have arrivals from the DRC,” “We also found areas that needed improvements says Asina Malinde, a Village Executive in Ilagala. From the DRC, boats at the [Ebola treatment centers], temporary come loaded with cargo. Malinde now worries that these boats can import holding facilities and the overall emergency the Ebola virus disease because of the ongoing outbreak in their departure response framework at the district level and the vicinity. facility level. We have worked with facilities, As APO Group reported , the drills indicated an urgent need for a review district and regional level to rectify or escalate and reclassification of the standards for each facility at entry points at the preparedness where necessary,” says Dr. Faraja borders between Tanzania and DR Congo. Msemwa, Public Health, and Disaster Man- “Local traders export to DRC, and we also have arrivals from the DRC,” agement Specialist in the Ministry of Health, says Asina Malinde, a Village Executive in Ilagala. From the DRC, boats come loaded with cargo. Malinde now worries that these boats can import Community Development, Gender, Elderly, and the Ebola virus disease because of the ongoing outbreak in their departure Children. vicinity. Similar simulation exercises are planned for the remaining high-risk regions of Mwanza, “We have included Ebola as a permanent agenda on our village Dodoma, Dar es Salaam, Mbeya, Songwe, Katavi meetings to inform our people to notify village leadership when- ever they receive visitors or patients referred from the DRC and Rukwa. regions that are affected by Ebola,” says Malinde. “We are very The simulation exercises are expected to en- “ grateful for the Government and development partners for des- hance operational readiness and capacity of sub- ignating a facility in our village to provide Ebola treatment ser- national response teams to respond optimally in vices.” a health emergency. The current Ebola outbreak in the DRC remains precarious, with infection Source: APO Group transmissions continuing to occur in communities and health facilities. As of 30 August, a total of 3004 cases and 2006 deaths had been recorded. The simulation exercises are expected to enhance operational readiness and capacity of subnational response teams to respond optimally in a health emergency. N° 021 AFRICA REGION WEEK SEPTEMBER 01 - SEPTEMBER 06, 2019 TECHNEWS 19 YouTube fined $170 million over children’s privacy violation YouTube has been fined $170 million by the Federal Trade Commission and the New York attorney general after allegations that it earned millions by illegally collecting personal information from children without their parents’ consent.

However, in presentations to business clients, the company is accused of painting a different picture.

The FTC said the tech ﬁrm had told Mattel: “YouTube is today’s leader in reaching children age 6-11 against top TV channels.”

YouTube also regularly reviewed content for inclusion in its separate YouTube Kids app.

However, one of the ﬁve FTC commissioners, Rohit Chopra, said in a statement that he thought the settlement did not go far enough.

The settlement, announced Wednes- according to the agency. He argued that Google had day 4 September 2019 by the Federal Data Collection “baited” children on YouTube Trade Commission and the New York The video-streaming site had been with videos featuring nursery attorney general, was passed in a accused of collecting data on chil- rhymes and cartoons. 3-2 vote by the commissioners along dren under 13, without parental According to the settlement, party lines. The two Democrats vot- consent. Google and YouTube will get ed against it, saying it did not go far “veriﬁable” consent from parents enough to punish YouTube. “YouTube touted its popularity with before they collect or use per- children to prospective corporate sonal information from children. Google, which owns YouTube, agreed clients,” said FTC Chairman Joe The company also agreed not to to pay the sum in a settlement with Simons, who voted in favor of the use data collected from children the Federal Trade Commission settlement. before. (FTC). The FTC said the data was used to As CNBC reported, the settlement target ads to the children, which The FTC added that YouTubers requires Google and YouTube to pay contravened the 1998 Children’s who make content for children $136 million to the FTC and $34 Online Privacy Protection Act must also be notiﬁed that their million to New York for allegedly vi- (Coppa). videos may be subject to rules olating the Children’s Online Privacy “Yet when it came to complying under Coppa. Protection Act. with COPPA, the company refused In addition, Google and You- to acknowledge that portions of Tube are now required to be The $136 million penalties are stated its platform were clearly directed more open about their da- to be the largest amount the FTC has to kids. There’s no excuse for You- ta-gathering ever obtained in a COPPA case since Tube’s violations of the law,” added practices. Congress enacted the law in 1998, Joe Simons. 20 TECHNEWS REGION WEEK SEPTEMBER 01 - SEPTEMBER 06, 2019TECHNEWS N° 021 Kenya rated as the most carefree internet user globally

Kenyans are stated to be less troubled about the internet security of personal data as indicates a global survey conducted by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD).

(UNCTAD) on Wednesday, 4 September UNCTAD’s conclusion is based on find- Kenyan firms were hit by about 11.2 million 2019 shows that only four in every 10 in- ings of the 2019 Global Survey on Internet cyber threats between January and March ternet users in Kenya are concerned about Security and Trust on 25,229 internet users this year, a 10.1 percent rise compared with their privacy online. in select 25 countries in the world between a year earlier. December 21, 2018, and February 10, 2019. CA’s cyber intelligence team consequently As Kenyan Tribune reported referring to issued 14,078 cyber threat advisories to the the report and ranks poorly against the Facebook and Twitter as sources of dis- affected organisations, an increase from the global average of eight in every 10 users, trust 12,138 alerts during the previous period. this is the lowest level in the world. Social media platforms such Facebook and Twitter were cited as the second biggest Cyber security attacks are estimated to have “While there appears to be increasing con- sources of distrust of the internet, only sec- cost Kenya’s economy about Ksh29.5 bil- cerns about data privacy and online security ond to cybercriminals. lion ($295 million) in 2018, a 39.15 percent around the world, there is somewhat a ‘data “Many of these services (internet searches, jump from Ksh21.2 billion ($212 million) privacy paradox’, as users continue to give social media and online reservations) are in 2017, tech consultancy firm, Serianu, away personal data and thus their priva- offered by various platforms free of charge said in May. cy in exchange for different services,” says or on a take-itor-leave-it basis,” UNCTAD UNCTAD Digital Economy report pub- says. Kenya, South Africa, Nigeria and Egypt lished on Wednesday evening. were the only countries in Africa selected “The lowest level of concern was noted in “This situation has been described as some- for the survey conducted by Paris-head- Kenya at 44 per cent.” one who is not paying for a product, be- quartered global research firm, Ipsos, on comes the product. Therefore, paradoxical- behalf of the Centre for International Gov- Kenya does not have a data protection law, ly, privacy becomes part of the economy.” ernance Innovation (CIGI) in partnership something that has made citizens suspi- with UNCTAD and the Internet Society. cious of the State’s data collection efforts Cyber attacks such as recent biometric (Huduma Namba) Communications Authority of Kenya (CA), registration and national census. the telecoms sector regulator, said in July

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