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 […]
Cotonou, Benin| In a nationally televised address on Sunday evening, President Patrice Talon reassured millions of Beninese citizens that an attempted coup d’état launched in the early Sunday morning had been swiftly neutralized, describing the situation as “completely under control.” The 67-year-old leader, appearing calm and resolute from the presidential palace in Porto-Novo, confirmed official […]
In a rare and dramatic geological event, Ethiopia’s Hayli Gubbi volcano in the remote Afar Region exploded into life on Monday, November 24, 2025 — marking its first confirmed eruption in approximately 12,000 years. The powerful blast hurled enormous plumes of volcanic ash more than 12 kilometers into the stratosphere, creating a fast-moving cloud that […]
Kampala, Uganda| In a fiery national radio address that has sent shockwaves across East Africa, President Yoweri Museveni declared Uganda’s landlocked geography a “major strategic threat” and warned that without reliable, sovereign-like access to the Indian Ocean, future conflicts in the region are inevitable. “If regional cooperation continues to fail,” Museveni stated, “the ocean belongs […]
In the serene, rolling hills of West Arsi, Ethiopia, a young student’s extraordinary journey has etched his name into the nation’s history books. Khalid Beshir, a dedicated scholar from Dodola Boarding School, has achieved a near-perfect score of 591 out of 600 in Ethiopia’s rigorous university entrance examination—a feat so exceptional it has reverberated across […]
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 pulsating Group C encounter at the CAF Women’s Champions League CECAFA qualifiers, South Sudan’s Yei Joint Stars delivered a breathtaking performance, overturning a two-goal deficit to secure a 4-2 victory against Zanzibar’s JKU Princess on Monday at the Ulinzi Complex in Nairobi. The match, a showcase of resilience, tactical adaptability, and sheer determination, […]
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 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 […]
Lusaka, Zambia| The nation mourns the loss of Corporal Stephen Sakachoma, a dedicated Zambian Army UN peacekeeper, who will be laid to rest today at Leopards Memorial Park in Lusaka. His tragic death has left an indelible mark on his family, colleagues, and the country, as tributes pour in for a man remembered for his […]
