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Escalating Conflict and Cholera Spark Refugee Surge into Ethiopia

A growing humanitarian catastrophe is taking shape along the South Sudan–Ethiopia border, as communities fleeing a deadly combination of violence and disease face mounting hardship. According to Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), thousands of people are arriving in Ethiopia’s Gambella region exhausted, vulnerable, and in urgent need of assistance. The crisis originates in South Sudan’s Upper […]

Ruto Hosts Grand Iftar Dinner for Muslim Community at State House

•The President Praised AG Oduor, Criticized Muturi’s Tenure •A Section of the Muslim Community Have Described It As ‘A Night of Reflection, Unity, and Equitable Governance‘ On the evening of March 25, 2025, President William Ruto hosted a grand Iftar dinner at State House, Nairobi, bringing together senior government officials, Muslim clerics, and community leaders. […]

Eritrea and Egypt Reject Non-Coastal States’ Role in Red Sea Security

•Coastal Nations Assert Exclusive Control Over Strategic Waterway Eritrea and Egypt have reiterated their firm opposition to the involvement of non-coastal states in the security and governance of the Red Sea, emphasizing that the strategic waterway should be managed exclusively by the nations bordering it. The stance was reinforced during Eritrean Foreign Minister Osman Saleh’s […]

Sudan’s Army Recaptures Presidential Palace in Major Battlefield Victory

Khartoum, Sudan| In a significant military breakthrough, the Sudanese army has regained control of the presidential palace in Khartoum, marking a crucial turning point in its ongoing battle against the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF). The victory, described by officials as a “highly symbolic battlefield gain,” underscores the intensifying struggle for dominance in Sudan’s protracted […]

Sudan Army Nears Control of Presidential Palace Amid Fierce Fighting with RSF

Khartoum, Sudan| Sudan’s military is on the verge of reclaiming the Presidential Palace from the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), according to state television reports on Thursday. If successful, the development would mark a significant turning point in the nearly two-year conflict that has devastated the country. The RSF, which seized the palace early in […]

OIC Adopts Palestinian-Led Administrative Plan for Gaza Reconstruction

•The plan has been met with opposition by Washington and Tel Aviv Jeddah, Saudi Arabia| Foreign ministers from Muslim-majority nations have formally adopted a plan for a Palestinian-led administrative committee to govern Gaza, facilitating much-needed reconstruction efforts in the war-torn enclave. The decision, reached during an emergency meeting of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) […]

UAE Rejects Sudan’s ICJ Accusations of Complicity in Genocide

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has firmly dismissed Sudan’s case at the International Court of Justice (ICJ), calling it a baseless political maneuver and vowing to seek its “immediate dismissal.” Sudan’s government has accused the UAE of violating the Genocide Convention by allegedly providing direct support to the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), which Khartoum […]

Ethiopia: Axum Court Dismisses Hijab Ban Case

•The Ruling Has Sparked Outrage Among Students and Advocates Axum, Ethiopia| The Axum District Court has dismissed a case against schools accused of prohibiting Muslim female students from wearing hijabs, a decision that has ignited protests from students, religious leaders, and human rights advocates. The court ruled that the issue should be resolved through “mediation […]

Health Officials Warn Against Dangerous Skin-Lightening Products in Garissa

Garissa, Kenya| Health officials have raised serious concerns over the increasing use of skin-lightening products in Garissa, warning that these unregulated cosmetics pose severe health risks, including infertility, kidney damage, and hormonal imbalances. The warning follows a surge in online beauty influencers promoting skin-lightening creams and treatments, often without medical expertise or regulatory oversight. These […]

Najma Nashaad’s ‘Damashaad’ Hits 1 Million Views

•This Has Been Hailed as A New Milestone in Somali Music Somali songstress Najma Nashaad has reached a major career milestone with her latest music video, Damashaad, amassing an impressive 1 million views on YouTube in less than a month. This achievement underscores her growing influence in the Somali music industry and beyond, as her […]