East-Africa
Emergency Declared as Blaze Engulfs Zimbabwe’s Biggest Market
In the wake of a catastrophic blaze at Mbare Musika, Zimbabwe’s largest informal retail hub, President Emmerson Mnangagwa has instituted a State…
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North-Africa
The Egyptian Transport Minister and a business delegation prepare to visit Somalia for investment discussions.
Mogadishu (AX) — Egypt’s Minister of Transport, Kamel El-Wazir, and a posse of Egyptian business folks are gearing up for a jaunt…
West-Africa
Nigeria’s Power Grid Faces a Second Collapse Within 24 Hours
Yet again, Nigeria’s national electricity grid has taken a nosedive, leaving citizens in the dark just a day after power was reinstated.…
West-Africa
Overcoming Language Obstacles: Fargo’s New Americans Offered Voting Assistance in Somali and Arabic
FARGO — First-time voters need to catch on to the basics, but picking up scoops on candidates seems daunting when English ain’t…
Somalia
North Western State of Somalia Election Commission Penalizes Kulmiye and Waddani Parties for Early Campaigning Activities
Hargeisa (AX) — In a surprising twist, the North Western State of Somalia Electoral Commission has slapped a hefty penalty of 10…
West-Africa
Somali Troops Successfully Neutralize 10 al-Shabaab Militants in Southern Mudug Mission
Mogadishu, Somalia (AX) — With precision and grit, Somalia’s elite forces stamped out a cadre of Al-Shabaab extremists near Qey’ad, nestled within…
Somalia
Substance Misuse Erodes the Fabric of Rural Communities in Central Somalia
Community elders and religious leaders in Guriel are raising awareness about the hazards of drug abuse. (Photo by Abdirisak Hajirow/Ergo) (ERGO) –…
East-Africa
Kenya’s High Court Dismisses Effort to Halt Impeachment Discussions Against Deputy President
In a twist on Tuesday, Kenya’s High Court gave a thumbs down to a petition from the deputy president’s legal team. They…
East-Africa
Before Ethiopian forces are slated to pull out in December, Egypt is ramping up a military presence in Somalia.
Egyptian military advisors, instructors, and commandos are assisting Somali forces in battling Al Shabab militants. From left, Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud,…
North-Africa
Tinubu Seeks Investigation into Treatment of Nigeria’s Super Eagles, Comparing it to Libya’s Approach
President Bola Tinubu has joyfully received the national soccer team’s, the Super Eagles, safe return to Nigeria after they endured a distressing…
North-Africa
Mpox Conspiracy Theories Attack the LGBTQ+ Community
Some conspiracy enthusiasts posit that mpox was engineered by a shadowy elite aiming to reduce populations and reap profits for “big pharma.”…
