East Africa

Former President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud survives the assassination in Somalia MOGADISHU, Somalia - Former President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud survived a murder on Wednesday night, his aides said, in what could further worsen relations between the federal government and the opposition, which recently signed an election pact. Eyewitnesses said the former president's convoy came under attack from…

Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed is under pressure to demand a ceasefire in Tigray ADDIS ABEBA - The Ethiopian government is under increasing pressure from international partners to order a ceasefire in the Tigray region, where the humanitarian crisis is deteriorating daily, with hundreds of deaths and starvation reported by several non-state actors. Since November 2020, Ethiopia's national…

In Ethiopia, in less than two days in a row, the United States, France, Britain and Canada have called for a ceasefire in Tigray. The conflict has cost thousands of lives and caused significant damage as well. In particular, many infrastructures have been looted or destroyed. Report in the town of Mekoni, where a large agricultural company was attacked at the beginning of the conflict.…

Where will the most important meetings in African culture take place in June in digital form or face to face? Here are 21 suggestions. Do not hesitate to send us your "essentials" to fipageculture@yahoo.fr. From 1 to 6 June, the second edition of Wekré, the market for contemporary art in Ouagadougou, will be held under the theme Cross-country skiing. Among the…

Muse Bihis Kulmiye on the verge of winning Somaliland's local votes HARGEISA, Somalia - The ruling Kulmiye party is on the verge of winning a majority in Somaliland's parliamentary and civic votes, based on the results released by the region's electoral commission . For the first time in history, at least 1 million voters got a chance to vote for their leaders in the secessionist region of…

Somalia defends its relationship with Djibouti MOGADISHU, Somalia - The Somali federal government has cleared doubts that her relationship with Djibouti may have been severed, following a series of incidents involving Mogadishu and Djibouti, in particular Kenya's strained relationship with the Horn of Africa. In February, a Djibouti committee sent by IGAD freed Kenya from alleged interference in…

44 people were arrested for non-compliance with sanitary measures during an unofficial gay marriage in Nansana, Uganda, where homosexuality is illegal. The police raid took place in an LGBT shelter run by the association Happy Family Youth Uganda. For the association's president Isma Iga, this is a disguised oppression of the…

The alarm call from a Mozambican human rights organization. A Rwandan journalist seeking asylum in this country is said to be threatened with extradition to Rwanda. Cassien Ntamuhanga has been missing since May 23. He was co-accused by star singer Kizito Mihigo, who has since died in dark conditions in prison. The former…

Journalists start "disinformation laboratory" to limit the spread of fake news in Somalia MOGADISHU, Somalia - The extent of fake news in Somalia could drop drastically following the launch of the "disinformation laboratory" aimed at revealing inaccurate news, especially at a time when the country is heading for an election that could define the country's fate. During the weekend, a media guard…

I would rather die than hand over power, says Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed ADDIS ABEBA - A sound released by Kello Media from Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, who appeals to members of the Welfare Party, could diminish the prominent young Democrat's international reputation, which won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2019, over his efforts to restore peace in the Horn of Africa. Ahmed, 46,…