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2024-03-20 Prophet Ishmael Ishmael Chokurongerwa, referred to by himself and his followers as Prophet Ishmael, is a Zimbabwean religious leader and self-proclaimed apostolic prophet who is accused of child exploitation. Stub LonelyBoy2012 (769)
2024-03-07 Tendai Ruben Mbofana Tendai Ruben Mbofana is a writer, commentator, social justice activist and journalist from Kwekwe, Zimbabwe. C Maisiersellers (99)
2024-06-01 Eastern Sidama Zone (Zone in Sidama Region) Eastern Sidama is an administrative zone in Sidama Region. The zone is established up on resolution passed by Sidama regional state council at its third round meeting of the first year in 2022. Up on the establishment of the zone, the president of Sidama Region Desta Ledamo said that the name given to the zone Eastern Sidama is not intended to infer the location or direction of the zone, it also to avoid conflicts that may arise between the tribes in the region. Stub Kehaa (858)
2024-06-01 Central Sidama Zone (Zone in Sidama Region) Central Sidama Zone (Amharic: ማዕከላዊ ሲዳማ ዞን) is an administrative zone in Sidama Region. The zone was established upon a resolution passed by the Sidama regional state council at its third round meeting of the first year in 2022. The zone was established around the end of 2022. Stub Kehaa (858)
2024-06-02 Southern Sidama Zone (Zone in Sidama Region) Southern Sidama Zone (Amharic: ደቡባዊ ሲዳማ ዞን) is an administrative zone in Sidama Region. The zone was established after two years later from the establishment of the Sidama region. Southern Sidama Zone is established in August 2022 up on resolution passed by Sidama regional state council. Stub Kehaa (858)
2024-06-16 Nations, Nationalities and Peoples of Ethiopia (Ethnic federalism concept of Ethiopia) The Nations, Nationalities and Peoples (Amharic: ብሄር ብሄረሰቦች እና ህዝቦች) refers to Ethiopians with all ethnolinguistic groups mentioned in Article 39 of the 1995 Constitution. Under EPRDF rule, the FDRE Constitution was applied in 1994 and came to force in the following year. Start AsteriodX (1744)
2024-02-12 Axyaa Waddani (Somali poet) Xaaji Maxamad Axmad Liibaan 'Axyaa Waddani' was a famous Somali poet. Stub Abshir55 (1708)
2024-04-10 Nairobi–Addis Ababa Railway (Railway in Kenya and Ethiopia) The Nairobi-Addis Ababa Railway is an upcoming Standard Gauge Railway in Kenya and Ethiopia under the LAPSSET project. Conceptualized in 1975, LAPSSET was launched in 2009 under President Mwai Kibaki as part of Kenya's Vision 2030. It is also part of the East African Railway Masterplan. Stub ANairobian (112)
2024-06-16 Bunge Burunje (Musical artist) Bunge Burunje Bunaro, (Wolayttattuwa: Burunjje Bungga, amharic: ቡንጌ ቡሩንጄ ቡናሮ) is an Ethiopian musician. Bunge's music mainly relates with Wolayta history and cultures. Bunge is famous for his song which tried to mention many issues relating to politics and wise administration system of Firew Altaye wishing the coming generation share his wisdom, courage and pride for his people.[citation needed] His song Baalay Sonnooriya disclose the cult ... Start Kehaa (858)
2024-02-28 Ngeye Clan (Clan of Buganda kingdom) Ngeye Clan is one of the many clans of the present day Buganda Kingdom. Ngeye is a Luganda word which means Colobus Monkey. The Clan Leader is called Hajji Mohamood Minge Kasujja. One of the clans Kintu found already established in Buganda Kingdom. Bakazirwendo Ssemandwa is the grandfather of the Ngeye Clan. Start ASally Ruth (205)
2024-06-21 Sooraan (Somali writer, actor and comedian) Ibrahim Ismail Sugulle (Somali: Ibraahim Ismaaciil Sugulle), more commonly known as Sooraan, was a Somali poet, actor, comedian and composer. Sooraan was a well-known poet and was widely known in Somali communities. Start Gebagebo (7698)
2024-05-03 Addis Ababa City Corridor Project (Urban planning project in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia since 2022) The Addis Ababa City Corridor Project, also known as Smart City Project, is an ongoing urban planning project in the city of Addis Ababa initiated by the Addis Ababa City Administration in December 2022 to upgrade key routes and improve connectivity among the corridors. Start AsteriodX (1744)
2024-05-10 Chaka Project (Urban planning project in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia since 2022) Chaka Project (Amharic: ጫካ ፕሮጀክት) is an ongoing urban planning project and part of Addis Ababa City Corridor Project, known as Smart City Project launched on 21 May 2022. The project encompasses the construction of National Palace, residencies, resorts, artificial lake and renovation of forest in Yeka sub-city of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Start AsteriodX (1744)
2024-07-20 Wenchi Project (National project in Ethiopia established in 2020) Wenchi Project (Amharic: ወንጪ ፕሮጀክት) is a national project launched by the Ethiopian government "Dine for Ethiopia" initiatives under Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed on 20 August 2020. Alongside Gorgora and Koysha Projects, Wenchi Project aimed to promote sustainable ecosystem and tourism in Wenchi town in Oromia Region. Start AsteriodX (1744)
2024-06-20 Ahmed Mahdi Gindhish (Somali poet) Ahmed Mahdi Gindhish (1818–1905) was a Somali poet and religious figure. Stub MK3&97 (125)
2024-06-26 Sabti The Sabti (Arabic: بنو سبتي ) are a Somali clan belonging to the larger Murusade clan, which itself belongs to the larger Karanle branch of the Hawiye clan. The clan is reputed for having a lengthy and flourishing mercantile history that dates back through history. Start Solanif (511)
2024-02-02 Facaaye (Somali Clan) The Facaaye (Somali: Facaye, Arabic: فعايه), (Faysal bin Ahmed bin Abdirahman bin Is'mail bin Ibrahim al Jaberti), is a Somali clan, part of one of the major Darod subclans; the Sade clan family. The majority of the Facaye clan live in Jubaland, the Northern Frontier District of Kenya and Galgaduud, particularly in Bardhere, Kismayo, Jilib and Abudwak. Start MyrhaanWarrior (159)
2024-06-22 Ahmed Bin Abdulrahman Bin Uthman (Ancestor of the Somali Hawiye clan) Sheikh Ahmed Bin Abdulrahman Bin Uthman, more commonly known as Sheikh Hawiye or just Hawiye (Arabic: الشيخ احمد بن عبد الرحمان بن عثمان, romanized: Ash-Shaykh Ahmad bin 'abd al rahman bin 'uthman, Somali: Sheekh Hawiye) was an Islamic scholar and the patriarch of the Somali Hawiye clan. Start Solanif (511)
2024-07-06 Ibrahim Ismail Koodbur Ibrahim Ismail Koodbur (Somali: Ibraahim Ismaaciil Maxamed (Koodbuur); – 1987) is an early member of Somali National Movement (SNM). He died in 1987, before the restoration of Somaliland's independence. B Freetrashbox (1827)
2024-07-19 Gorgora Project (National project in Ethiopia launched in 2020) Gorgora Project (Amharic: ጎርጎራ ፕሮጀክት) is a national project initiated by the Ethiopian government "Dine for Nation" initiatives under Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed on 20 August 2020. The project took place in Gorgora town in Amhara Region with 4.2 billion birr expenditure along with sister projects in Wenchi and Koysha. Start AsteriodX (1744)
2024-07-30 Jemal Abafita Ababulgu Jemal Abafita Ababulgu is an Ethiopian academic. He currently serves as the President of Jimma University and holds the position of associate professor in the Department of Economics at the same institution. Start Marchdock (24)
2024-06-10 Fantahun Hailemichael (Former diplomat and current International Organization employee) Fantahun Hailemichael Seife (Amharic: ፋንታሁን ሃይለሚካኢል ሰይፈ) is a former Ethiopian diplomat and a senior professional staff of the African Union, who served at different levels of diplomatic services for more than 30 years both at national and international levels. GA Anteneh1990 (23)
2024-07-13 Abu Bakr Sabti (Somali sub-clan belonging to the Murusade clan) Abu Bakr Sabti (Somali: Abakar Sabti, also spelled Abakar Sabdi; Arabic: ابو بكر السبتي) are a Somali clan belonging to the larger Sabti sub-clan of the Murusade, which itself belongs to the larger Karanle branch of the Hawiye clan. Start Solanif (511)
2024-08-02 2024 Ethiopian foreign exchange rate policy On 29 July 2024, the National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE) announced relaxing restriction on currency value of the Ethiopian birr to secure loan of $10.7 billion from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank. NBE announced the Ethiopian birr would devalued by 30% against the US dollar to promote market based foreign exchange system amidst forex crisis. Start AsteriodX (1744)
2024-08-01 Misgana Wakuma (Ethiopian race walker (born 2004)) Misgana Wakuma (born 5 July 2004 in Wanchi) is an Ethiopian race walker. On 1 August 2024, he represented Ethiopia in the 20 kilometres race walk at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris. He finished the race in 6th place. Stub Wikieditor969 (168)
2024-02-14 Mahad Wasuge Mahad Abdullahi Wasuge (born 1988), also known as Mahad Wasuge, is a Somali researcher, blogger, and lecturer. His work over the last decade has focused on teaching and researching governance, justice, and social services in Somalia. Stub SomaliWiki2022 (46)
2024-08-15 Ahmed Ismail Abdi Ahmed Ismail Abdi (Somali: Axmed Ismaciil Cabdi (Duqsi)) is an initial member of Somali National Movement (SNM). His nickname is Duqsi (Dukhsi, Dokisi, Dukhsi.) C Freetrashbox (1827)
2024-06-18 Abdi Awad Ali (Somali business tycoon (1943–2006)) Haji Abdi Awad Ali (Somali: Xaaji Cabdi Cawad Cali, Arabic: عبدي عوض علي), more commonly known as Indhadeero was a Somali entrepreneur and the founder and former CEO of Indhadeero Group of Companies. He is known as the wealthiest businessperson in Burao and one of the most notorious Somali entrepreneurs. C Gebagebo (7698)
2024-06-19 Kwelgora (Historic state in Horn of Africa) Kwelgora also spelled as Kuelgora was a historical Muslim region located in central Ethiopia, it was bounded by the Ifat and Makhzumi state. The locality was in the vicinity of Aliyu Amba and southward of Ankober. Stub Magherbin (5955)
2024-06-28 National identity card (Somaliland) (National identity card of Somaliland) A Somaliland National Identity Card (Somali: Kaadhka Aqoonsiga Muwaadinka) is an official document issued by the Somaliland government to its citizens. It acts as proof of identity for someone who holds it. Start Gebagebo (7698)
2024-06-13 Somaliland Roads Development Authority (Government agency in Somaliland) The Somaliland Roads Development Authority, also known as the Somaliland Road Authority (Somali: Hay'ada Horumarinta Wadooyinka Somaliland) (shortened SRA, SRDA) is a government body responsible for the construction, maintenance and safety of Somaliland's national road network. Stub Gebagebo (7698)
2024-08-09 Ughaz Roble I (Ugaas Sultan) Ughaz Roble I (Somali: Ugaas Rooble Ugaas Farax), Osmanya: 𐒚𐒌𐒔𐒖 𐒇𐒙𐒁𐒐𐒗, Arabic: أوغاس روبل), also known as Roblay, Robli, Robleh, and Robiley. Known by many as the Rain Prince was the 14th Ughaz of the Issa Ughazate. The Issa are northern Somali clan, a sub-division of the Dir clan family. C Alan walker9 (99)
2024-06-14 Crispin Dube (Zimbabwean politician (1966–2022)) Crispin Dube (October 1966 – 19 October 2022) was a Zimbabwean accountant, political activist, and politician. He is most known for the role he played in office as a Councillor in Mutare, Zimbabwe. He served as councillor for ward 9 in Dangamvura for the opposition parties Movement for Democratic Change – Tsavangirai and later Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC). Start MsTingaK (3660)
2024-08-13 Mustafa Y. Sheik (Somalia civil servant) Mustafa Y. Sheik is a Somali civil servant who is the director general of the National Communication Authority of Somalia in Somalia. Stub Karaama1 (58)
2024-08-11 Ibrahim Degaweyne Ibrahim Degaweyne (Somali: Ibraahim Cabdilaahi Xuseen (Dhagaweyne), Ibraahin C/laahi Xuseen Dhego Wayne) is a Colonel of Somali National Movement (SNM). Degaweyne is an excellent soldier and is said to have never lost a battle. C Freetrashbox (1827)
2024-05-07 Jaffey farm airstrike (2024 Turkish drone TB2 air strike on a farm in Lower Shabelle, Somalia) On 18 March 2024, Turkish Drone Bayraktar strikes hit the Jaffey farm, about three kilometers west of Bagdad village in the Lower Shabelle region of Somalia, between 8 pm and 8.30 pm. The TB2 killed 23 civilians including 14 children, five women, and four men. C QalasQalas (2770)
2024-06-10 Mohammed Ahmed (businessperson) (Ethiopian businessman) Captain Mohammed Ahmed is an Ethiopian air travel industry veteran. He was the CEO of Ethiopian Airlines from 1980 to 1991 and later served as the secretary general of the African Airlines Association. Start Magherbin (5955)
2024-07-27 Stephen Cox (rower) (Zimbabwean rower) Stephen Cox (born 29 September 1991) is a Zimbabwean rower. He competed in the single sculls at the 2024 Summer Olympics. Stub Leonstojka (8052)
2024-08-16 Mohamud Sayid Aden (Somali politician) Mohamud Sayid Aden is a Somali politician. He is the Vice President of Jubaland under President Ahmed Mohamed Islam, also known as Ahmed Madobe. Stub Banjja (256)
2024-07-09 Sheikh Omar Farouk (Somali scholar) Sheikh Omar Farouk Haji Abdi Sultan (Somali: Shiikh Cumar Faaruuq Cabdi Suldaan; Arabic: شيخ عمر فاروق حاجي عبدي سلطان) Somali Cleric, Scholar, Quran interpreter and Islamic preacher. C QalasQalas (2770)
2024-06-29 Samuel Fola (Ethiopian politician) Samuel Fola Kaltasa is an Ethiopian politician serving as director of South Ethiopia Regional State Vital Registration Agency. He was chief administrator of Wolayita Zone from 08 September 2023 to 10 September 2024. Samuel is from the Wolaitans and previously served as head of Prosperity Party branch office of Wolayita Zone. Stub Malaalaa (54)
2024-06-07 Genocide in Tigray (2020–present violence against Tigrayans in Ethiopia) The genocide in Tigray was alleged genocidal acts committed during the Tigray war in Ethiopia, which began in November 2020 and formally ended in November 2022. The conflict started when the regional government of Tigray sought greater autonomy, prompting a military intervention by the Ethiopian National Defense Force (ENDF) and its allies, including the Eritrean Defence Forces (EDF) and regional militias. C Mtomg (184)
2024-08-26 Tempter Paul Tungwarara Tempter Paul Tungwarara is a Dubai based Zimbabwean entrepreneur. He is the founder and chairman of Prevail International Group of Companies which is headquartered in Dubai, a Presidential Investment Advisor as well as founder of first Zimbabwean owned social media chat platform Talk and Pay (TAP). Start Gwatakwata (1793)
2024-09-16 Zakariya Ismail Hersi (Somali militant) Sakariya Ismail Hersi is a former high-ranking member of Al-Shabaab, a militant group in Somalia. He was the head of intelligence and part of the group's leadership before surrendering to Somali authorities in December 2014. His surrender was seen as a significant blow to Al-Shabaab, as he was one of the most wanted members of the group, with a bounty placed on his head by the U.S. government. Stub Banjja (256)
2006-02-21 Battle of Dul Madoba (Historic (1913) battle site in Somalia) The Battle of Dul Madoba was an engagement between British forces and the Dervish movement on 4 August 1913. During the battle, Ibraahin Xoorane (English: Ibrahim Hoorane) killed Richard Corfield. A native Somali account of the battle is found in the poem Annagoo Taleex naal. Start MacRusgail (69084)

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