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 […]
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 facing severe food insecurity. Accusations are mounting that Western elites […]
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 […]
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 […]
A dry well and at the same time a green tree of the Mesquite species, Photo: MC Mekki ELMOGRABI Fashaga area along the Sudanese-Ethiopian border is famous for being the most fertile land in Gedaref state. In this area, soil fertility is vital for crops to thrive and influences their yield. However, instability has affected […]
Caption: Harvest time in South Gedaref area – the happiness of passing a season without war in the area, who knows next season will be the same – Photos MC Mekki ELMOGRABI Fathya Hamdan a mother of four children in Sudan’s Gedaref region, uses four water drums daily during winter. However, the demand doubles during the summer […]
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