Hind Meddeb’s SUDAN REMEMBER US screens at Marrakech International Film Festival Hind Meddeb presented her striking political documentary SUDAN REMEMBER US at the 21st Marrakech International Film Festival — running from November 29th to December 7th — where it is in the running for the festival’s coveted Golden Star. The film’s sold-out screening was followed […]
Mekki Center for African Affairs Thaks: Institute of Oromo studies and Journalist Zinabu Asrat The Oromo people have many fascinating cultural festivals celebrated in an open space. One among others is the festival held on the eve or dwan of Birraa, literally a new year for Oromo. During this time people who meet each […]
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 […]
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 […]
Egypt’s reopening of its newly constructed embassy in Mogadishu represents a bold and strategic move, signifying a deep commitment to its ties with Somalia. This development, coupled with EgyptAir’s recent launch of direct flights between Cairo and Mogadishu, isn’t just about diplomacy, it’s also a step towards encompassing deeper political, economic, and security cooperation that […]
Rwandans in Belgium recently celebrated Umuganura alongside the 10-year anniversary of Umuganda in their community. The event, held in Zeebrugge, Brugge, was organized by Rwanda’s Embassy and included traditional Rwandan foods, dances, and an exhibition of Rwandan-made products. Attendees included embassy officials, local authorities, and members of the Rwandan diaspora from France and Germany. This […]
The dispute between Somalia and Ethiopia over the Somaliland port deal is more than a political conflict; it’s a battle over identity and the future of a people. Ethiopia’s decision to strike a deal with Somaliland, aiming to recognize its independence in exchange for access to the coastline, has not only strained diplomatic ties but […]
Kenyan President William Ruto paid a historical visit to Washington DC, USA. It is expected to discuss the war in Sudan, Somali-Ethiopian tensions, and the failed military coup in DRC. Some questions arise: why did IGAD fail to support the Rapid Support Militia even as Kenya threw its weight behind it and rolled out the […]
Local Water Sellers North to Gedaref area – East Sudan – Photos: MC Mekki ELMOGRABI In the Gedaref market, you will find people of different ethnic groups from Sudan and Ethiopia; they are mixed. One thing that brings them together is their sources of water. Their dug wells do not segregate. They are water […]
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