Thousands of Ethiopians gathered in Addis Ababa to celebrate Irreecha, the Oromo people’s annual thanksgiving festival. Most attendees dressed in traditional white clothing. They came together to honor Waaqaa (God) and express gratitude, unity, and cultural pride. The celebration draws people from many Oromo clans and symbolizes peace, fertility, and hope. This year’s Irreecha carried…
Peter Mutharika returned to power in Malawi after winning the election with about 56 percent of the vote, defeating incumbent Lazarus Chakwera, who secured roughly 33 percent. The inauguration took place in Kamuzu Stadium, Blantyre, before thousands of supporters and regional dignitaries. His return marks a rare political comeback in African politics. Mutharika previously served…
Portland, Oregon, has again drawn national attention as demonstrations outside the city’s ICE facility escalate. After months of protests, President Trump ordered federal troops to protect federal properties. The move parallels deployments to other U.S. cities. Authorities expect the situation to intensify as the federal presence grows. The city’s response has remained firm. Officials say…
The U.S. Supreme Court issued an emergency order allowing the Trump administration to end legal protections for more than 300,000 Venezuelan migrants. The order stays a lower court’s decision by Judge Edward Chen, which had blocked the termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for those migrants. The Supreme Court’s move lets the government proceed with…
A fuel tanker fire on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway in Ogun State sent panic through the community but, thankfully, caused no fatalities. The Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Corps (TRACE) confirmed that only minor injuries were recorded, alongside damage to property. Quick intervention by first responders helped reduce what could have been a national tragedy. How the…
The Trump administration announced on that it would pause $2.1 billion in federal infrastructure funds for Chicago projects. The decision hits hard at two major transit efforts: the Red Line extension into the South Side and the Red & Purple Modernization Project. The pause emerged as part of broader maneuvers during the government shutdown. According…
In a deadly raid on Oke Ode, a community in Ifelodun Local Government Area, bandits struck in the early hours and killed at least 15 people. The violence caused widespread panic and forced residents to abandon their homes. Within hours, the once-busy town turned silent. Eyewitnesses said the assailants arrived on motorcycles, shot randomly, and…
A large fire erupted late Thursday night at Chevron’s refinery in El Segundo, just outside Los Angeles. The blaze began in a processing unit on the southeast corner of the plant, and tall flames lit up the sky for miles. Residents reported seeing an orange glow in the distance, and some felt the explosion’s impact…
A GoFundMe campaign for the family of the Michigan church gunman has raised over $275,000, sparking heated discussions nationwide. While many expected the fundraiser to receive little support, it quickly gained traction as people expressed sympathy for the gunman’s family. Organizers stressed that the funds would not benefit the shooter directly but would instead support…
Youth-led protests in Morocco have now entered their sixth night, with demonstrators in cities such as Casablanca, Rabat, Agadir, and Leqliaa demanding better education and healthcare and calling for Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch to resign. The movement, known as Gen Z 212, spun up mostly through social media platforms like TikTok, Discord, and Instagram. Young…
