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Sheikh Dandaawi’s Legacy Lives On in Djibouti’s Next Wave

Mogadishu (AX) — In an ever-evolving world, certain traditions stand resilient, echoing the wisdom of ages past. Among these venerable customs is the art of Qasaa'id recitations—a practice that has been nurtured and cherished for decades by Sheikh Abdirahman Sheekh Dandaawi. This captivating tapestry of poetic hymns, dedicated to the Prophet Muhammad, unfolds in serene harmony during the sacred nights of Ramadan and the vibrant Mawlid celebrations. Amidst the rhythmic heartbeats of Djibouti lies a humble enclave…

Honoring the Legacy of South African Theatre Icon Athol Fugard: A Wave of Tributes Erupts

The world of theater has lost one of its luminaries. Athol Fugard, the internationally celebrated South African playwright, novelist, director, and actor, passed away at the remarkable age of 92, leaving behind an extraordinary legacy that continues to influence and inspire. His work has penetrated hearts and minds across the globe, delving deep into the complex tapestry of human experience and social justice. Fugard’s body of work is nothing short of monumental. His plays, rich with emotion and insight, reflect the…

Zimbabwe Initiates Investigation Following Wave of Wildlife Fatalities at Lake Chivero

The Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority (ZimParks) has mobilized a specialized team to undertake an extensive investigation into the troubling situation at Lake Chivero, where recent reports of fish and wildlife fatalities have emerged due to pollution. This urgent action comes in light of the serious pollution crisis impacting Lake Chivero, the main source of water for Harare. This contamination has tragically led to the deaths of not only four white rhinoceroses and three zebras but also various bird species…

At least six dead in fresh wave of inter-clan conflict in Somalia’s Gedo region

In Mogadishu (AX), a minimum of six individuals met their demise, and a host of others sustained injuries due to a flare-up of inter-clan skirmishes within Luuq district, nestled in the Gedo region, as shared by folks on the ground.On Wednesday, rival clan factions, armed to the teeth with a variety of weapons, clashed fiercely on the eastern fringes of Luuq. These feuds have flared sporadically in recent months, rekindling age-old disputes.An attempt at reconciliation held earlier this month in Kismayo hit a wall, plunging…

New Wave of Israeli Airstrikes Claims Six Lives in Central Beirut

In the dead of night, Israeli forces launched an airstrike on central Beirut, resulting in the tragic loss of at least six lives. This attack comes on the heels of what has been deemed Israel's bloodiest day in the past year of skirmishes with the Iran-supported Hezbollah. According to Israel, the operation was a meticulously planned air assault targeting specific sites within Beirut. Witnesses quoted by Reuters described a thunderous explosion. A security source indicated that the strike hit a structure located in the…

indignation wave after video transmission

The broadcast of videos by journalist Souleymane Raissouni, filmed almost naked without his knowledge in a Moroccan prison, caused a wave of indignation in the country. Sentenced to five years in prison for "sexual assault"The journalist was filmed without his knowledge. In these pictures sent by the Directorate-General for the…

Morocco is facing a wave of heat

Morocco has since Saturday, July 10, faced a stifling heat that should peak, this Sunday, July 11, with record temperatures approaching 51 degrees. According to the country's meteorological services, this is a full-time height. For the head of Morocco's National Meteorological Research Center, Hassan Haddouch, this phenomenon…

In the spotlight: Africa hit by a third wave of

"This time there is no more doubt: the dreaded third wave is here," exclaimsYoung Africaand the numbers start to rise again. Exacerbated by the spread of the famous Delta variant originally identified in India, the infection still affects the continent in a very heterogeneous way. The figures are therefore quite worrying in the north, especially in Egypt and Tunisia (where we have just passed the milestone of 400,000 cases).…

In the spotlight: Africa is threatened by a third wave

Threats to a third wave of coronavirus, so India's main vaccine supplier to the Covax system is not expected to resume deliveries until the autumn, a new wave that promises to be more powerful than before. More than 200,000 cases were reported last week on the continent. The Director of WHO Africa was concerned this Thursday, July 1, in particular the presence of the Delta variant, which was detected in almost all cases of…

fear of a fourth wave of infection

The head of the Tunisian government, Hichem Mechichi, traveled to Geneva this Tuesday, June 8, for a two-day visit. He is accompanied by the Director of the Institut Pasteur in Tunis and the Chair of the Scientific Committee for the Fight against Coronavirus. The issue of getting vaccines for Tunisia is at the heart of the meetings that the Tunisian Prime Minister will hold in Geneva, including one on…

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