Juba, South Sudan| The U.S. State Department has ordered nonemergency government personnel to leave South Sudan’s capital, Juba, citing escalating tensions and ongoing armed clashes in the northern regions of the country. The move reflects growing concerns over the deteriorating security situation and the potential unraveling of the fragile peace process established after the country’s […]
Kigali, Rwanda| President Paul Kagame has reassured Rwandan troops deployed on foreign missions that the country’s security remains robust, urging them to focus on their assignments without concern for the stability of their homeland. The message, delivered by Rwanda Defense Force (RDF) spokesperson Brig. Gen. Ronald Rwivanga in an interview with IGIHE, comes at a […]
Yabelo, Ethiopia| In a momentous transition of leadership, His Excellency Abbaa Gadaa Guyo Boru Guyo has officially assumed office as the 72nd leader of the Borana/Oromo nation. The inauguration, held in Yabelo, Ethiopia, marked the end of the eight-year tenure of his predecessor, Guyyoo Jarso Liban, and the beginning of a new chapter under the […]
Juba, South Sudan| South Sudan’s tenuous peace process is under serious threat as escalating violence and deepening political tensions risk reversing years of hard-fought progress, a United Nations human rights body warned on Saturday. The statement comes in the wake of a series of high-profile arrests targeting officials aligned with the country’s Vice President, Riek […]
In a landmark event underscoring the enduring legacy of indigenous governance, Guyo Boru Guyo was inaugurated as the 72nd Abbaa Gadaa of the Borana/Oromo nation on March 8, 2025. This ceremony, steeped in tradition, signifies the seamless transition of power within the Gadaa system, a democratic socio-political framework that has guided the Oromo people for […]
•Empowering Girls Through Education and Protection In rural western Kenya, a group of young Maasai girls is taking a bold step to secure their future by learning self-defense. These girls, many of whom face the looming threats of early marriage and sexual abuse, are being trained to protect themselves both physically and verbally. Their training […]
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 […]
•Escalating Tensions Between President Kiir and Vice President Machar Raise Fears of Renewed Conflict South Sudan’s already fragile peace agreement is under increasing strain as political and military tensions escalate between factions loyal to President Salva Kiir and Vice President Riek Machar. The recent arrests of high-profile officials, including Deputy Army Chief General Gabriel Duop […]
•Leaders Discuss Gaza Reconstruction, Syrian Stability, and Israeli Actions In a significant diplomatic development, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi met with Syria’s newly installed leader, Ahmed al-Sharaa, in Cairo for the first time. The high-profile meeting, centered on the reconstruction of war-torn Gaza, also touched upon Syria’s evolving political landscape and broader regional tensions. Sharaa’s […]
Guinea-Bissau’s political landscape remains tense as President Umaro Sissoco Embalo formally declared his candidacy for a second term in the upcoming November elections. His announcement comes against the backdrop of an escalating constitutional dispute with the opposition, which claims his first term has already expired. Embalo’s firm grip on power and his contentious dissolution of […]
