Rob Crilly - African Safari: June 2008 Archives

Dungu Bridge, one of the structures left behind by Belgian rule in the Congo OK, I give in. The Church - and the Catholic Church in particular - has its uses. I'd prefer the poor of Africa to spend their......more

UN carpark in Khartoum Couldn't resist using this picture again to highlight Sukuma Kenya's admirable attempt to expose hypocrisy at the United Nations as it campaigns to reduce carbon emissions. Pics of UN registered gas guzzlers can be posted on......more

Dungu Castle The castle looms up out of the jungle, overlooking a muddy river which bisects the town. You can just imagine the soirees on the lawn which runs down to the riverbank. Talk would have been of that day's......more

Joseph Kony is an enigma wrapped up in a riddle disguised by two decades of misunderstanding as his ragtag band of rebels tries to bring down the Ugandan government. That he came close at times and has managed to......more

The chief`s house in Dungu, Democratic Republic of Congo It`s the one with the satellite dish......more

Back on the road tomorrow, heading for the Democratic Republic of Congo. If all goes according to plan, we'll be disappearing deep into the jungle. Here's the gear I'll be taking: Sony Vaio S Series - at 13.3in it's a......more

Abubaker Kaki is world indoor 800m. He trains with blocks of concrete Abubaker Kaki's build-up to the Olympics continues in impressive style. Last night he won the Golden Spike 800m, his second win in his last two outings. The men's......more

Missed this gem yesterday in The Nation. Parliament resumes this afternoon to prepare for the Budget to be read on Thursday. The House took a break three weeks ago after it became apparent that it did not have business to......more

I've been lucky enough to have worked with some extremely talented journalists over the years. Many of them have delivered sage words of advice. Some are still ringing in my ears. For anyone aspiring to be a penniless freelancer who......more

Another journalist has been killed in Somalia. Nasteh Dahir Farah, who worked for the BBC and AP, was shot dead by gunmen in the port city of Kismayo over the weekend. He is the 10th journalist to be killed in......more

The Queen's Birthday Party went off well last night, according to my sources with diplomatic plates. The usual embassy folks, hacks and politicians crammed into the garden of the British High Commissioner's residence for mini fish and chips washed down......more

When Salim leaves his home on Africa's ocean coast to take over a small trading shop deep in the continent's interior he embarks on an adventure that marks his coming of age - in stark contrast to the progress......more

Granny Sarah and a calendar featuring her grandson as she celebrates Obama's victory over Clinton Must confess to one of those moments when I lose my cynicism and suddenly find myself going a bit misty eyed. Have done my best......more

The Coke truck arrived just in time. After a long day in the sun watching an aid distribution I was in need of a cold lukewarm drink. But wait, these people in Kenya's Kerio Valley were hungry. Many had......more

Reservoir Dogs is a great film. Less great if you watch it via our satellite service DSTV which sees fit to blank out the word "God" and anything stronger. If memory serves, the opening scene went as follows: Joe: Who......more

Children are among the guards at a warlord's home in Mogadishu In this part of the world it doesn't take long to spot the problem with international aid to Africa. Or maybe I should rephrase things. In this part of......more