Addis Ababa, Ethiopia| In a momentous display of regional diplomacy amid the swirling currents of the Nile River’s contentious waters, Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud took center stage at the grand opening ceremony of Ethiopia’s Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) on September 9, 2025. Joined by a cadre of influential African leaders, President Mohamud’s presence […]
In a historic moment that reverberates across the African continent, Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has officially inaugurated the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), a monumental achievement poised to redefine Ethiopia’s role as a powerhouse in regional energy production. Towering majestically along the Blue Nile in the Benishangul-Gumuz region, this multi-billion-dollar hydroelectric marvel stands as […]
In a pulsating showdown at the Moi International Sports Centre in Kasarani, Nairobi, Morocco emerged victorious as the champions of the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN), defeating Madagascar 3-2 in a final that will be remembered as one of the tournament’s most electrifying encounters. The Atlas Lions, showcasing resilience, tactical brilliance, and clinical finishing, secured […]
In a powerful and thought-provoking address at the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA) during the 2025 Annual Leadership Lecture, former South African President Jacob Zuma issued a bold call for African nations to adopt a single currency. This visionary proposal, aimed at fostering economic independence and reducing reliance on the U.S. dollar, has sparked […]
In a pivotal diplomatic exchange underscoring the enduring alliance between Kenya and the United States, President William Ruto held a comprehensive telephone conversation with US Secretary of State and National Security Advisor Marco Rubio on August 19, 2025. The discussion, which spanned bilateral, regional, and global issues, highlighted a shared vision for peace, security, and […]
In a pivotal move to bolster Kenya’s economic ties with global partners, President William Ruto touched down in Yokohama City, Japan, on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, ahead of the Ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD 9). The high-profile summit, which officially commenced on Wednesday, August 20, and runs through Friday, August 22, serves […]
Juba, South Sudan| In a high-stakes diplomatic maneuver amid escalating border violence and regional instability, Uganda’s Chief of Defence Forces, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, descended on Juba for closed-door talks with South Sudanese President Salva Kiir, signaling a desperate bid to salvage a fragile security pact between the two East African neighbors. The visit, shrouded in […]
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia| In a fiery and resolute statement issued at the conclusion of its three-day congress on Friday, Ethiopia’s ruling Prosperity Party (PP), led by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, reaffirmed its commitment to securing Ethiopia’s “natural and historical” right to Red Sea access while vowing to intensify efforts against what it describes as “treasonous […]
In a heart-wrenching incident that underscores the dire risks faced by migrants seeking better lives, seven Ethiopian migrants succumbed to hunger and thirst during a treacherous boat journey from Somalia to Yemen, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) reported on Wednesday. This devastating loss adds to the alarming toll of over 350 migrant deaths and […]
In a devastating blow to Ghana’s leadership and its armed forces, a Z-9 military helicopter operated by the Ghana Air Force crashed on the morning of August 6, 2025, shortly after departing Accra at approximately 9:12 a.m. local time. The aircraft, en route to Obuasi in the Ashanti Region, lost radar contact soon after takeoff […]
