Mandera, Kenya| Mandera County marked Kenya’s 62nd Madaraka Day with a vibrant celebration led by Deputy Governor Dr. Ali Maalim Mohamud, E.B.S., who delivered an inspiring speech highlighting the county’s strides in water management, agriculture, healthcare, education, and peace-building. The event, held under the national theme “Blue Economy and Maritime Affairs,” underscored Mandera’s contributions to […]
Nairobi, Kenya| General Mohamed Said Hirsi Morgan, a towering and polarizing figure in Somalia’s military and political history, passed away on May 28, 2025, in a Nairobi hospital after a brief illness, his family confirmed. Known for his pivotal role as the last Minister of Defence under President Siad Barre’s regime and his subsequent activities […]
•On This Day: Remembering Operation Solomon’s Unprecedented Humanitarian Mission On May 24–25, 1991, in the span of just 36 hours, the State of Israel carried out one of the most ambitious and daring rescue missions in modern history—Operation Solomon. This top-secret, record-breaking airlift saved 14,325 Ethiopian Jews from war-torn Ethiopia and brought them to safety […]
•Vows to Uphold Legacy of Soviet Sacrifice and Resist ‘Destructive Ideologies’ Moscow, Russia| Speaking at Russia’s annual Victory Day military parade in Red Square, President Vladimir Putin invoked the heroism of the Soviet Union in defeating Nazi Germany and pledged to continue what he described as the enduring battle against ideologies such as Nazism, Russophobia, […]
Moscow, Russia| In a grand spectacle heavy with symbolism and geopolitical undertones, Russia held its annual Victory Day military parade on Thursday morning, commemorating 80 years since the Soviet Union’s historic victory over Nazi Germany in World War II. Set against the imposing backdrop of Red Square, the event offered a striking mix of pageantry, […]
Haben Girma, a distinguished American human rights advocate, lawyer, and author, has not only broken barriers—she has rewritten the narrative around disability and inclusion. Best known as the first deaf-blind person to graduate from Harvard Law School, her life and legacy stand as a compelling testament to the power of perseverance, innovation, and justice. Through […]
•April 10, 2006 – April 10, 2025 Today, Kenya solemnly marks the 19th anniversary of one of its darkest and most tragic days in aviation and national history — the 2006 Marsabit air crash that claimed the lives of 13 distinguished leaders and peace ambassadors in the misty hills of Kofia Mbaya, on the outskirts […]
•Senior Counsel Remembered as a Titan of Constitutionalism, Human Rights, and Legal Scholarship Nairobi| Kenya is in mourning following the passing of one of its most distinguished legal minds, Senior Counsel Pheroze Nowrojee, who died at the age of 84 while on a family visit in Virginia, USA. His death marks the end of an […]
After months of intense speculation, fan excitement, and viral livestreams, two of the most recognizable Oromo personalities on TikTok — digital activist Makii Oro and football star Ibsisha Abdulkadir — have finally met in person, marking a major milestone in their widely followed online journey. The duo, whose online chemistry has captivated hundreds of thousands […]
Arda Jilla Badassa, Arero, Ethiopia| Marsabit County Governor Mohamud Ali led a high-profile Kenyan delegation to the historic inauguration of Abba Gadaa Guyyo Boru as the 72nd supreme leader of the Borana Gadaa system. The momentous event, held at the sacred grounds of Arda Jilla Badassa in Arero, Ethiopia, brought together dignitaries, community leaders, and […]
