September

The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam: A Journey Towards a New Dawn In September 2025, Ethiopia is poised to celebrate a significant milestone—the formal inauguration of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD). This landmark event symbolizes the culmination of over a decade of tireless construction, ushering Ethiopia into an era where it aims to boast Africa’s largest hydropower project. However, this anticipated ceremony does not occur without a backdrop of ongoing regional tensions. Egypt and Sudan remain vocal…

French President Emmanuel Macron Addresses Parliament at the Palace of Westminster On July 8, 2025, a significant announcement emerged from the heart of the UK as French President Emmanuel Macron addressed parliament in the historic Palace of Westminster, London. With an air of conviction, Macron stated that France would officially recognize Palestine as a sovereign state. In a thought-provoking post shared on X (formerly Twitter), he elaborated, marking the moment not just as a political maneuver but as a resonant echo of…

Ethiopia's Grand Dam Nears Its Triumph By Ali Musa, Axadle Times International—Monitoring ADDIS ABABA, July 4 As the sun peeks through the Ethiopian highlands, a monumental project comes to life. Ethiopian Prime Minister, Abiy Ahmed, recently stood before parliament and articulated a vision that began over a decade ago. "The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam is now complete, and we are preparing for its official inauguration," he…

On September 7, the canonization of Carlo Acutis, the first Catholic saint of the millennial generation, will take place, as announced by Pope Leo. This event holds significance not only for the Church but for young people around the world. Carlo, an Italian of British descent, passed away from leukaemia in 2006 at the tender age of 15. Originally scheduled for sainthood on April 27, the ceremony was postponed following the passing of Pope Francis. Pope Leo revealed the new date during a recent meeting with cardinals…

All Roads in Africa Lead to GITEX Nigeria In 2023, GITEX Africa made a remarkable debut, positioning the continent as an emerging powerhouse in the digital economy. This inaugural event set the stage for exciting initiatives like GITEX Nigeria, which promises to further elevate Africa’s status in the global tech landscape. During the event's announcement, Trixie LohMirmand, CEO of KAOUN International—the organizing body behind GITEX—made an impactful statement that resonated throughout the gathering: “All roads in Africa…

In the bustling metropolis of New York City, a significant verdict unfolded that speaks volumes about global security threats. A 34-year-old Kenyan named Cholo Abdi Abdullah, tethered to the infamous Somali militant cadre Al Shabaab, was handed a conviction for orchestrating a catastrophic plot echoing the dark shadows of the September 11 attacks. Abdullah's journey entwined intrigue and menace. Captured in the Philippines back in July 2019, his next chapter unfolded in the U.S. by December 2020, facing justice in a foreign…

Mogadishu (AX) — In an intriguing twist of the political narrative, Somalia's top brass have inked a deal to undertake municipal elections by June 2025, to be trailed by parliamentary polls in the September of the same year. This was unveiled in a statement from the National Consultative Council (NCC) this past Wednesday.Underscoring the significance of transparent polls sprouting from a multi-party framework, the NCC rallied for empowering Somali folks to handpick their own delegates. Urgency clings to legislation related…

An employee clutches some bread loaves in a Nairobi supermarket, Kenya on May 8, 2017. © Baz Ratner/Reuters File Photo Hold onto your hats because Kenya's inflation (KECPI=ECI) dipped to 3.6% in September, compared with 4.4% in the prior month, as revealed by official statistics on Wednesday. According to the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics, month-on-month inflation showed a slight uptick of 0.2% from a stagnant 0.0% the previous month. Aiming for a sweet spot, Kenya eyes an inflation rate between 2.5% and 7.5% over…

These Facebook posts featuring images purportedly showing weapons seized by Somalia’s Northeastern State regional state after militias intercepted them in September 2024 are PARTLY FALSE.

In a correspondence revealed, thirty-two Brussels parliamentarians reminded the top of European diplomacy that the alleged perpetrators of the 2009 bloodbath on the Conakry area nonetheless maintain positions of accountability. On this letter of 8 April, MEPs are typically involved in regards to the present state of affairs in…