Author: Abdihakim Kalale

Malian authorities have detained around two dozen soldiers, including a high-ranking general, over allegations of plotting to remove the current military leadership. Security sources said the arrests, which began three days ago, targeted individuals accused of attempting to “destabilise the institutions.” Those detained reportedly include General Abass Dembele, a former governor of Mopti region, who was taken from his home in Kati near Bamako. Officials have not publicly stated the charges against him. Some parliamentary members suggested the number of arrests could be closer to 50. The development comes amid growing discontent within the armed forces, with analysts noting frustration…

Kenya is mourning two tragic transport accidents that claimed 14 lives on Thursday, including health workers, local residents, and company employees. In the first incident, a medical evacuation plane operated by AMREF Flying Doctors crashed in Kiambu County, just northeast of Nairobi. Authorities confirmed that all four people on board — the pilot, two nurses, and a doctor — died, along with two residents on the ground when the aircraft struck a building. Witnesses reported heavy black smoke and flames at the scene as emergency crews battled to contain the fire and search for survivors. The cause of the crash…

Ghana has been plunged into national mourning following the deaths of two senior government ministers and six others in a military helicopter crash in the Ashanti region. Defence Minister Dr. Edward Omane Boamah and Minister of Environment, Science and Technology Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed were among the victims aboard the ill-fated Z-9 helicopter, which went down in a densely forested area while en route from Accra to Obuasi. The officials were traveling to attend a government event targeting illegal mining operations. According to a statement from the Office of the President, all eight passengers — including three air force crew members…

A gruesome murder case unfolding in Limpopo has reignited national outrage over racial injustice and deep divisions in South Africa’s rural farming communities. A white farm owner stands accused of killing two black women and allegedly disposing of their bodies by feeding them to pigs. Adrian de Wet, a 20-year-old farm supervisor, turned state witness in the ongoing trial against his employer, Zachariah Johannes Olivier, and fellow farm worker William Musora. De Wet claims he was forced under threat to throw the bodies of Maria Makgato (45) and Lucia Ndlovu (34) into a pig pen after they were shot by…

Russia is pursuing a potential wet lease agreement with Ethiopian Airlines as part of broader aviation cooperation talks, according to a statement by the Ethiopian Civil Aviation Authority (ECAA). The move comes as Russian airlines face continued restrictions on acquiring Western-made aircraft and parts due to international sanctions. A Russian trade delegation, led by Trade Commissioner Yaroslav V. Tarasyuk, visited Addis Ababa on July 29 and met with ECAA Director General Yohannes Abera to discuss expanding bilateral cooperation in the aviation sector. Key areas of interest included aircraft leasing, maintenance collaboration, and aviation equipment supply. The Russian side expressed immediate…

At least 68 Ethiopian migrants have lost their lives after a boat carrying over 150 people capsized off the southern coast of Yemen, according to officials and humanitarian sources. More than 70 others remain missing, while only 12 survivors have been found so far, as rescue efforts continue in the Abyan governorate. The boat was reportedly en route from the Horn of Africa to Yemen, a route often used by migrants aiming to reach Saudi Arabia and other wealthy Gulf nations in search of work and a better life. Despite Yemen’s ongoing civil war, thousands continue to use the country…

Tourism Attractions in Ethiopia Ethiopia, one of the ancient civilization in the world and the land of Origins has a lot to offer for international visitors. As the cradle of mankind, the country is endowed with incredible and conducive climatic condition throughout the year categorized under 18 agro ecological zone. Due to this very healthy whether condition, it has become one of the best destination for international tourists especially during the entrance of the two extreme weathers in other part of the world; freezing in winter, a heat wave and scorching sun during summer time. Apart from the room temperature…

Africa’s copper industry surged to new heights in 2024, becoming the continent’s second most valuable export commodity after crude oil, with a total trade value of $35 billion. However, the sector remains dominated by just a handful of countries, with the top ten nations accounting for a staggering 98% of the continent’s copper export earnings. The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) emerged as the continent’s undisputed leader, exporting $19.8 billion worth of copper. Its major buyers include China, the UAE, Egypt, Singapore, and the United States — underscoring the country’s central role in meeting global demand for the metal. Zambia…

Niamey — On the second anniversary of Niger’s July 26, 2023 coup, the country remains in a state of political transition under military rule. General Abdourahamane Tchiani, who led the presidential guard that ousted President Mohamed Bazoum, continues to head the National Council for the Safeguard of the Homeland (CNSP). The junta came to power promising to restore order, end foreign interference, and prioritize national sovereignty — but two years on, the results are complex. Supporters of the military government praise its firm stance against what they see as decades of foreign meddling, particularly by France. The junta expelled French…

Sudan’s paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) commander, Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo “Hemedti”, has announced the formation of a parallel transitional government, intensifying the country’s already fragile political situation. In a recorded statement released Saturday evening, the Founding Sudanese Coalition declared the establishment of a 15-member “Presidential Council for Peace,” naming Hemedti as President and rebel leader Abdelaziz al-Hilu as his deputy. Mohamed Hassan al-Ta’ayshi, a former civilian negotiator in past peace processes, was appointed Prime Minister. This move comes months after the RSF and allied political and armed groups signed a political charter in Nairobi aiming to establish an alternative government.…

Türkiye has emerged as Ethiopia’s second-largest foreign investor, with investments nearing $2.5 billion across multiple sectors such as textiles, agribusiness, construction, and digital infrastructure. The announcement was made during the opening of the 8th World Cooperation Industries (WCI) Forum in Addis Ababa, where Ethiopian Investment Commissioner Zeleke Temesgen highlighted the presence of over 260 Turkish companies actively operating in the country. He praised the evolving economic partnership, which now extends beyond diplomacy to include collaboration in trade, health, technology, education, and cultural exchange. Türkiye’s Commercial Counsellor in Addis Ababa, Taha Alperen Salar, described Ethiopia as a key strategic partner in…

Seventeen people have been confirmed dead following a devastating head-on collision between a minibus taxi and a haulage truck near Chitungwiza, about 25 km southeast of Zimbabwe’s capital, Harare. Police spokesperson Paul Nyathi said the truck veered into the opposite lane after the driver lost control, striking two pedestrians before crashing into the minibus. Fifteen of the minibus passengers died instantly, while others sustained serious injuries and were rushed to a nearby hospital. Eyewitnesses described the scene as horrific. The minibus was reportedly flattened beyond recognition, with only fragments of its chassis visible beneath the truck. Rescue teams worked into…

Mozambique’s main opposition leader, Venancio Mondlane, has officially been charged with five criminal counts, including inciting and promoting terrorism, amid growing tensions following the country’s disputed 2023 elections. Speaking to reporters outside the Attorney General’s office in Maputo, Mondlane confirmed the charges, which also include promoting collective disobedience and criminal acts. “Now that the charges are official, we welcome the chance to defend ourselves in court instead of living under judicial secrecy,” he said. Mondlane, a prominent figure in post-election protests, has consistently accused the ruling Frelimo party of rigging the October 2023 polls, which sparked widespread demonstrations and violent…

The United States Congress is advancing a controversial bill that could impose sweeping sanctions on South African officials over the country’s growing ties with U.S. adversaries, including China, Russia, and Iran. The legislation, known as the U.S.-South Africa Bilateral Relations Review Act of 2025, passed its first hurdle this week and now awaits a full vote in the House of Representatives. If passed, it would mandate a formal reassessment of U.S.–South Africa relations and give President Donald Trump the authority to sanction members of South Africa’s ruling African National Congress (ANC) accused of undermining American interests. Proposed by Congressman Ronny…

Sudan’s Kordofan region, rich in oil and strategically located, has become a decisive front in the ongoing war between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF). The region is increasingly viewed as key to controlling Sudan’s vast resources and gaining an upper hand in the civil conflict now in its third year. Recent military operations and deadly airstrikes have drawn attention to the intensifying clashes in West and South Kordofan. Analysts suggest that whichever side holds Kordofan effectively controls Sudan’s main oil infrastructure. The area also holds geopolitical significance for South Sudan, as its oil exports…

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a phone call with Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, stressing the need for dialogue and regional stability amid rising tensions between Ethiopia and Eritrea. According to a readout from the U.S. State Department, the two leaders discussed shared goals for peace, economic growth, and greater trade opportunities in Ethiopia and across the Horn of Africa. While applauding Ethiopia’s recent economic reforms, Secretary Rubio emphasized that sustainable development depends on political dialogue and avoiding further conflict. The call comes just one day after Eritrean President Isaias Afwerki accused Ethiopia of preparing for war, warning…