Yasmin Dubat Farah: Resilient Girl Overcomes Adversity to Shine in KCSE

Garissa, Kenya| In a tale of resilience, determination, and unyielding hope, Yasmin Dubat Farah, an 18-year-old from Garissa County, has emerged as one of the top-performing students in the 2024 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examinations in the Northeastern region. Her journey to academic excellence is a testament to the power of perseverance amidst […]

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 […]

Fico Criticizes Zelensky, Accuses Him of “Begging and Blackmailing” Across Europe

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has sharply criticized Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, accusing him of employing tactics of “begging and blackmailing” during his interactions with European leaders. Fico’s comments come amidst ongoing tensions surrounding the transit of natural gas from Ukraine to Slovakia, an issue that has significant implications for energy security in the region. […]

Zelenskyy Expresses Gratitude to International Partners for Strengthened Sanctions Against Russia

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has extended his gratitude to the United States, the United Kingdom, Japan, and Italy for implementing a new wave of sanctions against Russia this week. These measures, aimed at intensifying economic and political pressure on Moscow, were described by Zelenskyy as a “good sanctions strike” during his latest address. Targeting Russia’s […]

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 […]