Fredrick Nzwili, World Council of Churches
People in northern Uganda are ready to forgive LRA rebels
With its streets full of bicycle riders transporting luggage or passengers alongside mini buses, Gulu in northern Uganda looks as peaceful as any small African town. However, its inhabitants have to come to terms with the terrible crimes that were committed here during 22 years of civil war.
In Burundi fear of guns drives insecurity
An abundance of illegal guns in the hands of civilians and ex-combatants is threatening to stall peace efforts in the central African nation of Burundi and undermine security once more.