The move of BYD to South Africa is one of the most evident indicators that electric vehicles (EVs) are entering mainstream discourse, not just in the African continent, but the whole world. Being one of the largest EV manufacturers in the world, BYD introduces volume, comparatively low-priced vehicles, and powerful battery technology into the market […]
Airports in Cairo, Nairobi, Marrakech felt louder this year. Rolling suitcases, hot air near the taxi lanes, the coffee smell. Africa Leads Global Tourism Boom — 10% Surge in International Arrivals in 2025 set the tone. Numbers moved, stories followed. That’s how it reads on the ground. Global Tourism in 2025: How Africa Pulled Ahead […]
The African population runs the risk for getting wiped out by June, if the continent doesn’t do something about getting it vaccinated sooner. There have been mixed views over consuming the various brands of COVID19 vaccine that the continent has received under the promising UN’s Covax scheme. But South Africa has made a public pledge […]
France is planning to hold a summit for selected African heads of state to spur economic growth in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. French President Emmanuel Macron is determined to invite all those African nations that are part of la Francophonie. The consortium of the French speaking nations known as the la Francophonie have been […]
Qatari special envoy from the office of the Foreign Minister, Mutlaq bin Majed Al-Qahtani, arrived Saturday in Somalia officially to engage with the country’s political rivals in what could be a turning point in tack for the Gulf country that has been siding with President Mohamed Farmaajo. Al-Qahtani is well known in Doha and Washington […]
25 years of prison time. This is the amount of time Uganda’s former militia leader will have to serve for being conducive to war crimes and many crimes against humanity. The landmark decision by International Criminal Court (ICC) is historical and setting precedent in Uganda. The cult LRA (Lord’s Resistance Army) of Uganda instigated and […]
African countries are reluctant to sign in the Pfizer Indemnity clause that had been readily offered to the company by the UK government some time back. The non-damage clause protects the interests of the company but has put the African inoculation drive into a freeze mode. Under the Human Medicines Regulations of 2012, a new […]
A high level meeting held by the opposition forces to discuss the latest developments in the country and how to keep pace with the political changes in the country. Officials discussed concerns that the rebels could be targeted and how to restore security in Mogadishu, in line with Prime Minister Roble’s order for troops to […]
Qatar is looking at the Republic of Somaliland, despite lack of international recognition, as a key trade and development partner in the Horn of Africa, the Qatari government is planning to open a diplomatic mission in the capital, Hargeisa, and it is thinking to appoint an ambassador to head it. It must be said that […]
According to Allbanadir online, the deputy police chief of HaramadMuminIsseMohamud and his forces defected from the federal government this afternoon. The officer and his troops joined the pro-opposition National Salvation Army, especially those stationed in the Mirinyo area. MuminIsseMohamud took troops and military vehicles, opposition lawmaker Mahad Salad confirmed. Earlier, Somali police officers and their […]
The United States has called on President Farmajo and the House of Representatives to immediately repeal the April 12 extension law. A statement from the State Department said, “The United States acknowledges President Farmajo’s commitment on April 28 to rescind the September 17 agreement and resume talks with state leaders immediately. We call on the […]
The opposition, with the help of the Somali people, the international community and neighboring countries, has succeeded in thwarting Farmajo’s misguided attempt to retain power by extending the term two years. Opposition leaders have stepped up efforts to defeat Farmajo’s dictatorship. The people rose up and revolted. It was opposed by some sections of the […]
Violent protests against Junta began in Chad on Tuesday in the capital N’Djamena as protesters demanded the return of civilian rule after the military took power following the death of longtime leader IdrissDeby last week. At least two people were killed and 27 wounded in Chad on Tuesday as protesters took to the streets demanding […]
On late Saturday, Turkey in response to the US administration’s recognition of 1915 Armenian massacre as genocide, summoned the US ambassador to Turkey. Ankara’s Deputy Foreign Minister Sedat Onal challenged the US President Joe Biden’s statement and told the US Ambassador David Satterfield that the move lacked legal grounds. Onal added that Turkey”rejected it, found […]
The security situation in the capital Mogadishu is tense after fighting broke out between government forces last night. Fighting broke out in key areas of Mogadishu between forces opposed to Farmajo’s two years extension and government forces. The fighting, which lasted until late last night, took place at KM4, Abdiqasim’s former presidential palace, Dabka intersection, […]
Since the illegal President Farmajo failed to hold elections in the country, there has been growing political pressure from the people who are tired of Farmajo’s dictatorship. The current illegal president was deliberately placed himself in the individual power and refused to hold and election for the wish of Somali people, and in that as […]
Military forces moved from their strongholds in Middle Shabelle have entered the northern outskirts of Mogadishu.The troops, who are opposed to the two-year extension of President Farmajo’s term, are said to be armed with many vehicles, some of which have entered the town, particularly Karan district, while others are approaching. Attempts to relocate the troops […]
The African Union “Peace and Security unit” has condemned the decision of the Somali Parliament on April 12, 2021 to extend the term of the president and parliament by two years. They described an extension that could lead to political turmoil and a derailment of democracy. A statement from the Assembly said the decision would […]
Chad’s longest-serving leader has died from injuries sustained during a visit to the front lines of the fight against lesser-known rebels, the military announced Tuesday, just hours after announcing he had won an election that would give him another six years. a sentence. . The military quickly announced the son of President IdrissDeby as interim […]
According to Jowhar news, a number of mortar shells landed in Warta Nabada and Boondheere districts near the Presidential Palace. Reports say one of the mortars hit a family home and caused casualties. More details are emerging about shelling in districts near the National Presidency today. One of the mortars hit Boondheere district, killing two […]