Video Story from More than Four Years Ago! Reflecting on Trump, Islam, and African Communities By Mekki ELMOGRABI My Republican friends in Trump’s 2024 campaign reminded me of a video where I participated in a discussion about the violent events that followed the killing of George Floyd. In the video, I was clear and frank […]
Despite 20 years of cooperation on counterterrorism, the US has taken a backseat in resolving Sudan’s current crisis. European and Arab intelligence agencies have stepped in, working directly with Sudanese intelligence to bring peace and stability to the region. By Mekki ELMOGRABI Sudan’s War and the Growing Fear: the Intelligence Connection Strongly Needed. As the […]
Rethinking U.S. Strategy: A Pragmatic Approach for Sudan’s Peaceful Future Shift Focus from Pressure on Burhan to Dialogue—Encouraging Sudan’s Islamists Toward Democratic Transformation By Mekki ELMOGRABI U.S. Special Envoy’s Misjudgment in Sudan Unfortunately, U.S. Special Envoy Tom Perriello has been influenced by internal Sudanese deception, particularly from the Forces of Freedom and Change […]
Why US should review its mistakes in the area and support this pragmatic cooperative proposal? By Mekki ELMOGRABI The Vision for the Western Red Sea Organization (WERSO) The strategic significance of the Red Sea is undeniable, yet the western shore remains underdeveloped compared to its eastern counterpart. To address this disparity and promote regional […]
Thanks to: Institute of Oromo Studies, thanks to Journalist Zinabu Asrat What is Irreechaa? Irreechaa is Oromo people’s Thanksgiving Day, celebrated twice a year at malka/river or lake and Tullu/mountains top or hill. Irreecha Malkaa /Birraa is celebrated during the last week of September, which is the end of winter season and the beginning of […]
By Tiechol Stephen Journalist and Researcher on Conflict Zones tiecholstephen@gmail.com The ongoing conflict in Ukraine is exacerbating economic hardships in Africa, as aid once allocated to the continent is being diverted to fuel the war. With Africa already in a bad state from the effects of COVID-19, the reduction in support has left millions more […]
In a firm rebuttal, the Oromo Liberation Army (OLA) has dismissed recent accusations by the Ethiopian government that it has ties to Al-Shabaab, labeling the claims as baseless. The OLA clarified that its goals are wholly incompatible with those of the extremist group and suggested that any allegations linking them are politically motivated. As tensions […]
A Ugandan court has found former Lord’s Resistance Army commander Thomas Kwoyelo guilty on 44 war crimes charges, marking a critical moment in addressing the country’s troubled history. Kwoyelo’s conviction sheds light on the painful legacy of Joseph Kony’s insurgency, which left deep wounds across Uganda. While the verdict is a step towards justice, It […]
The Africa CDC is on a mission to get 10 million mpox vaccine doses to the people who need them by 2025. But in the DRC, vaccine availability is so limited that it’s throwing a wrench into the national vaccination plan. Dr. Justin B. Eyong from MSF points out that this shortage is leaving thousands, […]
Zimbabwe is at a turning point, where the uncertainty around election dates puts its democracy at risk. In a country where elections determine the path forward, not having a fixed date for them is a serious problem. It gives the ruling party too much control, leading to unequal opportunities, voter frustration, and even violence. Setting […]
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