In a deeply troubling development, celebrated Ethiopian long-distance runner Galete Burka has accused her husband of betraying her trust by selling her properties without consent, initiating divorce proceedings, and creating an environment of fear that has left her concerned for her personal safety. The allegations, which have sparked widespread concern, highlight the vulnerabilities faced by […]
•Tah Has Signalled Robust Leadership for Africa’s Future In a landmark decision, Sidi Ould Tah of Mauritania was elected President of the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group during the institution’s Annual Meetings held in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, on Thursday, May 29, 2025. The announcement, met with widespread anticipation, marks a pivotal moment for the AfDB, […]
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 […]
•Cirro Set to Inaugurate New Embassy in Nairobi Nairobi, Kenya| President Cabdiraxmaan Maxamed Cabdillaahi (Cirro) of the Republic of Somaliland has commenced a multi-day official working visit to Nairobi, the capital of Kenya, marking a significant diplomatic engagement aimed at deepening bilateral relations and expanding Somaliland’s international presence. The high-level visit, which underscores Somaliland’s growing […]
•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 […]
•Kenyan Activist Alleges Torture, Demands Justice for Fellow Detainee Agather Atuhaire Nairobi, Kenya| Prominent Kenyan activist Boniface Mwangi has been released from Tanzanian custody following what he described as four days of “brutal torture and inhumane treatment.” His release on Thursday, May 22, 2025, comes after intense diplomatic intervention by the Kenyan government, which had […]
•Chombo Has Established Herself as the Boldest Voice for Youth and Gender Equity At just 26 years old, Lesego Chombo shattered the political glass ceiling to become Botswana’s youngest-ever cabinet minister, adding yet another milestone to a remarkable trajectory that spans beauty, law, and activism. Crowned Miss Botswana 2022 and Miss World Africa 2024, Chombo […]
Moyale, Kenya| Two South Korean nationals who were abducted from the border town of Odda in Moyale, Marsabit County, nine months ago are reportedly being held captive in Somalia by suspected members of the Al Shabaab terrorist group. The victims, identified as Mr. David Lee and his mother-in-law, Ms. Hiwi Sokk Cheon, were kidnapped on […]
In a move that significantly escalates tensions in the Horn of Africa, the Federal Government of Somalia has issued a new directive barring holders of Taiwanese passports from entering or transiting through its airspace—including the self-declared independent region of Somaliland. The measure, which came into effect on April 30, 2025, was formalized through a Notice […]
•GSMA Report Highlights Sector’s 8% GDP Contribution Addis Ababa| Ethio telecom, Ethiopia’s state-owned telecommunications giant, has emerged as a central pillar of the nation’s economic and digital transformation, contributing a notable 8% to the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in 2023. This is according to a new report by the Global System for Mobile Communications […]
