Kigali, Rwanda| President Paul Kagame has reassured Rwandan troops deployed on foreign missions that the country’s security remains robust, urging them to focus on their assignments without concern for the stability of their homeland. The message, delivered by Rwanda Defense Force (RDF) spokesperson Brig. Gen. Ronald Rwivanga in an interview with IGIHE, comes at a […]
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 […]
•Empowering Girls Through Education and Protection In rural western Kenya, a group of young Maasai girls is taking a bold step to secure their future by learning self-defense. These girls, many of whom face the looming threats of early marriage and sexual abuse, are being trained to protect themselves both physically and verbally. Their training […]
Nasir, South Sudan| A United Nations helicopter on a mission to evacuate South Sudanese troops came under deadly attack on Friday, resulting in the deaths of Major General Majur Dak, a UN crew member, and at least 27 soldiers. The assault, which occurred in Nasir, Upper Nile State, has intensified fears of renewed conflict in […]
•Escalating Tensions Between President Kiir and Vice President Machar Raise Fears of Renewed Conflict South Sudan’s already fragile peace agreement is under increasing strain as political and military tensions escalate between factions loyal to President Salva Kiir and Vice President Riek Machar. The recent arrests of high-profile officials, including Deputy Army Chief General Gabriel Duop […]
The African Union (AU) has expressed deep concern over the escalating conflict in Sudan, condemning what it describes as relentless war crimes and crimes against humanity committed by both the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF). In an official statement released Wednesday, the AU highlighted the deteriorating humanitarian situation in […]
The United Kingdom has summoned Rwanda’s High Commissioner in response to escalating tensions in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The summons after M23 rebels, allegedly backed by Kigali, have made significant territorial gains in the country’s restive eastern regions. UK Condemns Rwanda’s Alleged Involvement In a strongly worded statement published online and on social […]
Burundian authorities have begun withdrawing their troops from Bukavu, a city under rebel control in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), according to multiple sources, including a Burundian army officer and two United Nations officials. The development, which took place on Tuesday, comes at a time of heightened regional tensions and growing concerns about […]
Bethelsdorp, South Africa| Moegsien Hendricks, widely recognized as the world’s first openly gay imam, was shot dead in the Eastern Cape province of South Africa on Saturday, February 15, 2025. The 58-year-old cleric was reportedly in Bethelsdorp, near Gqeberha, to officiate a wedding between a lesbian couple when he was brutally attacked in what appears […]
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia| The President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, actively participated in the opening of the 38th African Union (AU) Heads of State and Government Summit, which commenced in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The high-level meeting brought together African leaders to discuss key issues affecting the continent, including leadership transitions, regional […]
