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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
London, UK| Somali music sensation Najma Nashaad delivered an electrifying performance at her highly anticipated end-of-year concert in London, leaving fans in awe and cementing her reputation as one of the most beloved Somali artists of her generation. The event, held on December 27, 2024, at the sold-out Crystals Theatre in Hayes, was a dazzling […]
Lower Shabelle, Somalia| In a significant blow to the Al-Shabaab militant group, the United States successfully conducted a precision drone strike on December 24, 2024, killing senior Al-Shabaab leader Mohamed Mire, also known as Abu Abdirahman, in the vicinity of Quyno Barrow in the Lower Shabelle region of southern Somalia. The strike, carried out in […]
Mogadishu, Somalia| In a move aimed at bolstering diplomatic and developmental relations, Somalia’s President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud hosted the Italian Ambassador to Somalia, Pier Mario Daccò Coppi, for high-level discussions at the Presidential Palace in Mogadishu. The meeting underscored the enduring partnership between the two nations and their shared commitment to fostering growth, stability, and […]
Hargeisa, Somaliland| Flamboyant Somali music sensation Najma Nashaad, born Najma Cabdinasir Ciise, has once again embarked on a new chapter in her love life. The celebrated singer recently tied the knot with Abdirisaq Cismaan Xasan, popularly known as Abdirisaq Caraab, in a beautifully arranged Nikkah ceremony at the pristine Moole Venue in Hargeisa, Somaliland. The […]
Photo: Left; Sifan Hassan with the trophy as athlete of the year. Right: Sifan Hassan becomes Olympic champion in the Marathon|Credits: Facebook/UGC
In a statement that underscores its support for democratic governance, the United States has congratulated Somaliland’s president-elect, Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi “Cirro,” on his electoral victory. The US commended the peaceful transfer of power, emphasizing its importance as a cornerstone of democratic stability in the region. The US also lauded Somaliland’s impressive track record of conducting […]
In a historic and decisive electoral outcome, opposition leader Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi Cirro has been declared the winner of the presidential election in Somaliland, a self-declared republic in the Horn of Africa. Cirro, who heads the Waddani Party, secured 64% of the votes, defeating incumbent President Muse Bihi Abdi of the ruling Kulmiye Party, who […]
