Marburg Virus: Suspected Outbreak Claims Eight Lives in Tanzania

A suspected outbreak of the deadly Marburg virus in northwest Tanzania has resulted in the deaths of eight people and infected nine, according to a statement from the World Health Organization (WHO). This development comes just weeks after an outbreak in neighboring Rwanda was declared over. Details of the Suspected Outbreak The outbreak has been […]

Burkina Faso President Bans Colonial-Era Judicial Wigs to Promote National Identity

In a decisive step toward decolonizing Burkina Faso’s judiciary and reclaiming cultural sovereignty, President Captain Ibrahim Traoré has announced a ban on the wearing of British and French colonial-style wigs by judges. The move underscores the country’s commitment to shedding remnants of foreign influence and fostering a stronger sense of national identity. Judges in Burkina […]

Chaos in Moyale: Residents Protest Killing of 12-Year-Old Boy

Moyale, Ethiopia|Tension gripped Moyale town on the Ethiopia-Kenya border as business came to a standstill and the streets remained largely deserted. Residents engaged security forces in running battles following the alleged killing of a 12-year-old boy by Ethiopian police. The victim, identified as Boru Alinur, was reportedly fatally shot under circumstances that remain unclear. The […]

Somalia and Ethiopia Restore Diplomatic Ties After Year-long Rift

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia| Somalia and Ethiopia announced on Saturday the restoration of full diplomatic relations, marking the end of a year-long rift that had posed significant challenges to stability in the volatile Horn of Africa. The announcement followed a visit by Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud to Addis Ababa, where he met with Ethiopian Prime […]

Somalia’s President to Visit Ethiopia to Strengthen Bilateral Ties Following Peace Agreement

Somalia’s President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud is scheduled to visit Ethiopia on Saturday in a bid to reinforce ties between the two nations following a recently brokered peace agreement. The visit, announced by the Somali president’s office, comes at the invitation of Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, signaling a renewed push for cooperation in the volatile […]

Heavy Gunfire Erupts in Chad’s Capital Following Chinese FM’s Visit

Tensions Soar in N’Djamena as Presidential Palace Comes Under Attack N’DJAMENA, CHAD| The capital of Chad was plunged into chaos on Wednesday evening as heavy gunfire erupted near the presidential palace. Unidentified militants launched an attack on the heavily guarded government building, prompting swift military intervention and heightening fears of instability in the Sahel nation. […]

Somali Icon Dayax Dalnuurshe Mourns the Loss of Beloved Wife Farhiya in Mogadishu

This morning, Mogadishu woke to the heartbreaking news of the passing of Farhiya, the wife of celebrated Somali musician and philanthropist Dayax Dalnuurshe. Farhiya, known widely by her social media moniker “Farxiya the Bosslady,” had been bedridden for several weeks before her untimely death. The loss has triggered an outpouring of grief and condolences from […]

John Mahama Inaugurated as Ghana’s President Amid Economic Challenges

On January 7, 2025, John Dramani Mahama was sworn in as Ghana’s president at Accra’s Black Star Square, marking his return to the nation’s highest office after previously serving from 2012 to 2017. The inauguration ceremony was attended by approximately 20 regional leaders, including Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Burkina Faso’s leader Ibrahim Traoré, and […]

Iran Warns Israel of Escalation into ‘Large-Scale War’ If Attacked

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has cautioned Israel against further military aggression, warning that additional attacks could escalate into a “large-scale war.” Speaking to China’s state broadcaster CCTV in a December interview aired on Saturday, Araghchi stressed Iran’s commitment to diplomacy while underscoring its readiness to respond to any provocation. “We are fully prepared for […]

Abdullahi Jirma: A Tribute to the Greatest Oromo-Borana Artist of All Time

Born in 1949 in Odha, Moyale, Marsabit County, the late Abdullahi Jirma, a legendary Borana singer and guitarist, carved an indelible mark in the history of Borana and Oromo music. His exceptional talent and creativity continue to resonate across generations, solidifying his legacy as one of the most influential figures in the region’s cultural history. […]