In a historic gathering that bridged national boundaries and celebrated shared cultural heritage, leaders from Kenya and Ethiopia converged in Koket, Moyale, Ethiopia, on December 29, 2025, to officially launch the Borana Ethiopia University Student Association (BESA). This pivotal event, themed “Education, Empowerment, and Unity,” not only formalized a vital platform for Borana students but […]
•The Escalation Comes Amid Historic Recognition Sanaa, Yemen| Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebel leader, Abdul-Malik al-Houthi, has issued a stark warning, declaring any Israeli presence in Somaliland a “legitimate military target” for his forces. The threat comes just days after Israel became the first country to formally recognize the breakaway region of Somaliland as an independent […]
•She Reportedly Made the Statement Amid Brother’s Controversial Death in Garissa Garissa, Kenya| Siman Ahmed Barre, a prominent youth activist and political aspirant from Modogashe Ward in Garissa County, has been summoned by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) following viral statements in which she allegedly threatened widespread violence if justice is not served for […]
In a move that reeks of geopolitical opportunism amid domestic fragility, Israel has become the first UN member state to formally recognize the self-declared Republic of Somaliland as a sovereign nation on December 26, 2025. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu‘s declaration, framed in the spirit of the Abraham Accords, promises cooperation in agriculture, technology, and security—while […]
On December 28, 2025, the Borana Oromo community marks a poignant milestone—35 years since the passing of Abdullahi Jirma, the iconic singer, guitarist, and poet whose melodies continue to echo across generations in Kenya and Ethiopia. Born in 1949 in Odha, Moyale, Marsabit County, Kenya, Abdullahi Jirma emerged from humble beginnings as a visionary artist […]
Kisumu, Kenya| In a groundbreaking display of adrenaline and innovation, Kisumu transformed its bustling Central Business District into a pulsating motorsport arena on December 27, 2025, hosting the city’s inaugural drift show. Thousands of enthusiastic residents and visitors packed the streets around Central Square, cheering as skilled drivers executed breathtaking precision maneuvers, filling the air […]
In a landmark diplomatic move that reverberates across the Horn of Africa and the Middle East, Israel has become the world’s first country to formally recognize the Republic of Somaliland as an independent and sovereign state. Announced on December 26, 2025, this historic decision ends more than three decades of international isolation for the breakaway […]
In a landmark moment for Somali democracy, residents of Mogadishu turned out in significant numbers on December 25, 2025, to participate in the capital’s first direct municipal elections since 1969. This “one-person, one-vote” poll represents a pivotal step toward restoring universal suffrage in Somalia, a country that has grappled with decades of conflict, clan-based indirect […]
Kenya’s Directorate of Criminal Investigations provides key update on former Lugari MP’s death, tracing Toyota Probox seen near accident scene and verifying innocent family errand. The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has made significant progress in unraveling the circumstances surrounding the tragic death of former Lugari Member of Parliament and veteran politician Hon. Cyrus Jirongo, […]
•The Region is in a State of Fear Over Rising Enforced Disappearances Isiolo Town, Kenya| The quiet streets of Isiolo Town have been overshadowed by growing anxiety and anguish as Malele Abdi Hassan, the respected Head of National Police Reservists (NPR) for West Location, remains missing more than a week after his alleged abduction. A […]
