By Ayele Yimer South Africa is once again under the spotlight following a resurgence of xenophobic violence targeting foreign nationals, raising alarm among African governments, human rights organizations and regional bodies over the safety of migrants and the future of continental unity. Although earlier calls for nationwide anti-foreigner protests have…
Shimza Pays Tribute to South African Roots with New ‘Sunset in Pretoria’ EP
SOUTH AFRICA, 16th JULY_ South African Afro House sensation Shimza has unveiled his latest project, Sunset in Pretoria EP, a three-track collection celebrating his heritage while reinforcing his growing influence on the global electronic music scene. Released under his own record label, Kunye Records, the EP arrives at a defining…
Trump requests Museveni’s intervention on Gaza peace mission
United States of America President Donald Trump has requested Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni to help in deploying security personnel to a proposed International Stabilisation Force in Gaza. According to multiple sources familiar, reported that President Yoweri Museveni had given a positive response to Trump’s request for Uganda to participate in…
Gen. Muhoozi Orders Shutdown of Major Ugandan Media Houses
By Safi News Reporter KAMPALA, Uganda — Uganda’s Chief of Defence Forces, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has ordered the closure of leading media outlets NTV Uganda, Spark TV and the Daily Monitor in a move that has triggered widespread concern over press freedom in the East African nation. The affected media…
Fugitive in $250 Million US Fraud Case Arrested in Somalia, Linked to Kenya Property Investments
A man accused of playing a central role in one of the largest COVID-19 relief fraud schemes in the United States has been arrested in Somalia after more than four years as a fugitive, according to the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and federal prosecutors. Abdikerm Eidleh, 42, was…
Venezuela Earthquakes Leave More Than 160 Dead as Rescuers Search for Survivors
CARACAS, Venezuela, June 25 — Rescue teams continued searching through collapsed buildings in Venezuela on Thursday after two powerful earthquakes struck the country within seconds of each other, killing at least 164 people and injuring nearly 1,000 others. The twin earthquakes, measuring 7.2 and 7.5 in magnitude, hit northern Venezuela…
America sending Ebola patients to Kenya for specialized treatment
The world is changing rapidly and negative perception dwindling if the American President Donald Trump is planning to send patients of Ebola from his country to Africa for specialized treatment. According to reliable sources from different media outlets, is that Trump administration is planning to send U.S. citizens exposed to…
Nigerian TikToker Becomes A Talk of Ménage in the World of Comedy
As the world moves to digital and artificial intelligence communication and entertainment scene, we come across a rising Nigerian TikToker by the name Kenneth Chidera. Widely recognized online as @Kenchitv, who has amassed huge following due to his funny storytelling and comical entertainment Due to his hook and relatability, cooperating…
Regional Security Seminar Highlights Importance of Int’l Coop
A regional security seminar has highlighted the growing importance of international cooperation, autonomy and transnational rights in addressing emerging global challenges. Speaking during the third lecture of the seminar, the interior CS Hon Murkomen noted that the Mojave Convention on Foreign Laws had emerged as a key reference point in…
Hamas accuses Israeli over intent to escalate attacks amidst ceasefire talks
Hamas on Monday denied Israeli media reports alleging that the group was rebuilding its military capabilities and preparing attacks from the Gaza Strip, saying the claims were aimed at justifying further Israeli escalation in the enclave. Hamas spokesperson Hazem Qassem said in a press statement that the movement remained committed…