•Diplomatic Efforts Intensify as 64 Kenyans Await Safe Passage at Thai-Myanmar Border The Kenyan government has intensified efforts to repatriate 64 of its citizens stranded at the Thai-Myanmar border after falling victim to an international human trafficking and cyber scam syndicate. The group is among over 7,000 foreigners, including individuals from South America and more […]
•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 […]
Mogadishu, Somalia| The President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, officially inaugurated the Sixth Session of the 11th Federal Parliament today. In his opening address, the President commended the Speaker, Members of the House of the People, and the Upper House for their dedication and substantial contributions during previous parliamentary sessions. Praise […]
•A Strategic Move to Bridge the Skills Gap in the Aviation Industry In a groundbreaking partnership aimed at strengthening Kenya’s aviation sector, Kenya Airways (KQ) has joined forces with London Metropolitan University to establish a premier aviation training institution at KQ’s Pride Centre in Nairobi. The collaboration is set to revolutionize aviation education in the […]
The African Union (AU) has expressed deep concern over the escalating conflict in Sudan, condemning what it describes as relentless war crimes and crimes against humanity committed by both the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF). In an official statement released Wednesday, the AU highlighted the deteriorating humanitarian situation in […]
Burundian authorities have begun withdrawing their troops from Bukavu, a city under rebel control in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), according to multiple sources, including a Burundian army officer and two United Nations officials. The development, which took place on Tuesday, comes at a time of heightened regional tensions and growing concerns about […]
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia| Ethiopia and Mauritius have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening bilateral relations through enhanced collaboration in key sectors, including trade, tourism, and aviation. This was highlighted during a high-level meeting on the sidelines of the 38th African Union (AU) Summit, where Ethiopia’s State Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Mesganu Arga, and the CEO […]
Bethelsdorp, South Africa| Moegsien Hendricks, widely recognized as the world’s first openly gay imam, was shot dead in the Eastern Cape province of South Africa on Saturday, February 15, 2025. The 58-year-old cleric was reportedly in Bethelsdorp, near Gqeberha, to officiate a wedding between a lesbian couple when he was brutally attacked in what appears […]
In a dramatic and highly contested election, Djibouti’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, has been elected as the new Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC). Youssouf emerged victorious after seven intense rounds of voting, ultimately defeating Kenya’s Raila Odinga and Madagascar’s Foreign Affairs Minister Richard Randriamandarto. Youssouf secured his win after Odinga, Kenya’s […]
Burkina Faso has made a historic leap in sustainable transportation with the launch of Itaoua, the country’s first-ever electric vehicle (EV) brand. Named after a village in Tanghin-Dassouri, Kadiogo Province, Itaoua represents a bold step towards modernizing the nation’s automotive industry while embracing environmental sustainability. This groundbreaking initiative is the result of a strategic partnership […]
