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2024-10-22 Jemberu Demeke (Ethiopian singer, producer and rapper (born 2000)) Jedidya Wondwossen (Amharic: ጂዲዲያ ዎንዶዎሰን; born 2000), known by his stage name Jemberu Demeke (Amharic: ጀምበሩ ደመቀ), is an Ethiopian singer, producer and rapper known for his mixing Amharic rap, trap music, and samples from various contemporary styles. Start AsteriodX (3039)
2024-11-17 Sofi Malt SE (Dark malt beverage produced by Heineken Ethiopia) Sofi Malt is a non-alcoholic dark malt beverage produced by Heineken Ethiopia, a subsidiary of Heinken International. It was first introduced in 1994. Stub AsteriodX (3039)
2024-12-09 Volodymyr Zhemchuhov (Ukrainian guerilla fighter (born 1970)) Volodymyr Pavlovich Zhemchuhov (Ukrainian: Володимир Павлович Жемчугов; born 7 September 1970) is a Ukrainian insurgent, who fought against the Donetsk and Luhansk People's Republics, two former puppet states of the Russian Federation in Eastern Ukraine's Donbas region. Start Frank-Horst (877)
2025-01-09 Adendorff Trek The Adendorff Trek was a late 19th-century attempt by Afrikaners to establish a Boer Republic in Mashonaland, part of modern-day Zimbabwe. This initiative, which took place between 1890 and 1891, involved political manoeuvres, diplomatic interventions, and military engagements, illustrating the competing colonial interests of the British South Africa Company (BSACo), Afrikaners, and Portuguese forces during the period of the Scramble for Africa. C Oliebolz (18)
2024-10-30 Awdal State Movement (Political organization in Somalia) The Awdal State Movement (ASM) is a political organization that represents the interests of the Awdal region of Somaliland in northwestern Somalia. C Audtecha (50)
2025-01-17 Overthrow of the Toljeclo dynasty The overthrow of the Tolje'lo occurred in 1749 in the Isaaq Kingdom when King Dhuh Baraar, the last monarch of the Tolje'lo dynasty, was overthrown and killed in a coup led by a coalition of Isaaq clans under Abdi Eissa, a religious mullah and military leader. Stub Samyatilius (522)
2024-12-19 Battle of Cadaadley The Battle of Cadaadley occurred on 29 May 1988 during the Somali Civil War, marking a significant offensive by the Somali National Movement (SNM) against the Somali National Army (SNA). This engagement was part of a broader campaign launched by the SNM across multiple fronts, including Hargeisa and Burco, to destabilize the Somali government’s control in the northern regions. B Samyatilius (522)
2024-10-21 Kassmasse (Ethiopian hip hop singer) Fikiru Sema, known professionally as Kassmasse (Amharic: ካስማሰ), is an Ethiopian singer who is credited for his innovation of blending hip hop music to the traditional Ethiopian music. He was widely known for his first EP titled Maleda and the first album called Bahil/Weg (translated: "Culture") in 2022. Start AsteriodX (3039)
2024-11-26 Legesse Wolde (Ethiopian horticultural scientist) Legesse Wolde-Yohannes (Amharic: ለገሠ ወልደዮሓንስ; born January 19, 1936) is an Ethiopian horticultural scientist. He cooperated with Aklilu Lemma on the discovery and research on how to use the plant endod as a means of preventing the parasitic disease bilharzia. Start Asiyahmuhammad (27)
2024-11-15 Habte Wolde (Ethiopian militant commander of Fano militia) Habte Wolde (Amharic: ሀብቴ ወልዴ) is an Ethiopian militant commander who leads the North Gondar Command. Since 2023, he is partaking in the War in Amhara fighting against the government force. Start AsteriodX (3039)
2025-02-15 Wardiq (Somali clan) The Wardiq (sometimes spelled Wardiiq, or Wardik) is a minority Somali clan of the wider Isaa family. Stub Magherbin (6705)
2025-02-19 Aksumite Congress Party (Political party in Ethiopia) The Aksumite Congress Party (ACP) (Tigrinya: ውድብ አክሱማይ ዋዕላ) is an opposition party in the Tigray Region of Ethiopia. Start Mtomg (239)
2024-10-06 Giorgio Banti (Italian linguist) Giorgio Banti is a scholar of African studies and Linguistics. Start Magherbin (6705)
2025-02-26 Berhan Bank (Private commercial bank in Ethiopia) Berhan Bank (Amharic: ብርሃን ባንክ) is a private commercial bank in Ethiopia established in 2009 under Article 304 of Ethiopian Commercial Code. Start AsteriodX (3039)
2024-11-08 Early reforms of Abiy Ahmed Early reforms of Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed were largely the setback of the former EPRDF regime policies. Since he took office in April 2018, Abiy made secure for the release of thousands political prisoners, dissents and journalists domestically and aboard. C AsteriodX (3039)
2024-11-05 Parliamentary opposition in Ethiopia In 1995, Ethiopia's politics became a multi-party system allowing opposition political groups. Start AsteriodX (3039)
2025-03-16 Mohamed Saqadhi Dubad Mohamed Saqadhi Hirsi (Somali: Maxamed Saqadhi Xirsi, Maxamed Saqadhe), whose nickname is Dubad (also spelled Dubbad), was the former Police Commissioner of Somaliland. C Freetrashbox (2000)
2025-03-19 Mohamed Ige Ilmi Mohamed Ige Ilmi (Somali: Maxamed Cige Cilmi) is a former Police Commissioner of Somaliland. Start Freetrashbox (2000)
2025-01-03 Katama (Ethiopian military encampment) Katama (Amharic: ከተማ kätäma) was the name of a medieval fortified Ethiopian military encampment, that was typically situated on top of an amba. These royal military camps served as the capital of the empire and was an important element of the political and social organization of the Ethiopian state until the 17th century. Start Socialwave597 (6215)
2025-03-16 Abay Bank (Private commercial bank in Ethiopia) Abay Bank (Amharic: አባይ ባንክ) is a private commercial bank in Ethiopia established in 2010. Named after the Blue Nile River, Abay Bank was established by 4,100 shareholders, expands to more than 500 branches and 7 district offices.[citation needed] Start AsteriodX (3039)
2025-03-25 Addis International Bank (Private commercial bank in Ethiopia) Addis International Bank (Amharic: አዲስ ኢንተርናሽናል ባንክ; ADiB) is a private commercial bank in Ethiopia established in 2011 by various groups of shareholders, microfinance, Eder institution and other business enterprises and investors. Start AsteriodX (3039)
2025-02-26 Kaldi's Coffee (Ethiopian coffee house chain) Kaldi's Coffee (Amharic: ካልዲስ ኮፊ) is an Ethiopian coffee house chain headquartered in Addis Ababa. Founded by Tsedey Asrat and Elias Ketema, it is the largest coffee house chain in Ethiopia, operating in two dozen coffee shops in Addis Ababa and other cities. Start AsteriodX (3039)
2025-03-23 CBE Capital S.C. CBE Capital S.C. is an Ethiopian investment banking firm. It was founded as a joint venture majority-owned by the Commercial Bank of Ethiopia (CBE), the country's largest state-owned bank, and Dallol Capital, a private investment firm. CBE Capital was one of two companies, alongside Wegagen Capital Investment Bank, to receive an investment banking license from the Ethiopian Capital Market Authority (ECMA) in March 2025, marking a significant milestone in Ethiopia's financial sector liber ... Start Wikieditor969 (428)
2025-03-22 Central Revolutionary Investigation Department (Secret police in Ethiopia (1978–1991)) The Central Revolutionary Investigation Department or CRID (Amharic: ማዕከላዊ አብዮታዊ ምርመራ መምሪያ) was the secret police and internal intelligence service in Ethiopia during the rule of the Derg, a communist military junta, and later in People's Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, from 1978 until 1991. Start Algirr (1087)
2025-02-02 Ebbisa Adunya (Oromo musician, poet, and political activist (c. 1970–1996)) Ebbisa Adunya (also spelled Eebbisaa Addunyaa; born circa 1970 – died August 30, 1996) was an Oromo musician, poet, and political activist from Ethiopia. Start HatesARage (26)
2025-03-24 Bunna International Bank (Private commercial bank in Ethiopia) Bunna International Bank (Amharic: ቡና ኢንተርናሽናል ባንክ) is a private commercial bank in Ethiopia, established in 2009. It was founded by over 10,000 shareholders and granted license from the National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE) on 25 June 2009. Start AsteriodX (3039)
2024-11-19 TPLF internal leadership dispute (Ongoing political turmoil in Ethiopia) In August 2024, the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) internal administration was disputed between the chief administrator of the Interim Regional Administration of Tigray (IRAT) Getachew Reda and the chairman of TPLF Debretsion Gebremichael after the National Election Board of Ethiopia (NEBE) refused to accept the legal status of TPLF as a political party in Ethiopia. C AsteriodX (3039)
2024-11-02 Welkait Committee (Ethiopian Amhara-led committee established in 2015) The Welkait Committee is an Amhara-led committee that demands the return of Welkait district to Amhara Region's North Gondar Zone. According to the Committee, Welkait has been part of Amhara province which was annexed by the Ethiopian People's Revolutionary Democratic Front regime in 1991 to Western Tigray Zone. GA AsteriodX (3039)
2025-02-14 Ughaz (Somali title) Ughaz (sometimes spelled Ugass, Ugas or Ougaz) is a traditional Somali title. It is primarily used by the Dir and Darod clans. Start Magherbin (6705)
2025-04-08 Socialism in Ethiopia Socialism in Ethiopia emerged during 1960s, as part of the Ethiopian Student Movement (ESM). The concept was apparently gained attention in early 1970s, leading to fall of the Ethiopian monarchy and the rise of the Derg in 1974. Start AsteriodX (3039)
2025-02-16 Malak (title) (Chief) Malak (Harari: መላቅ) (sometimes spelled Malaq) was an administrative designation in the Horn of Africa. Start Magherbin (6705)
2025-03-17 Elasha Biyaha (Mogadishu suburb) Elasha Biyaha (Somali: Ceelasha Biyaha) is a suburb located in the Lower Shabelle region of Somalia, approximately 16 kilometers northwest of Mogadishu. Start Gebagebo (8444)
2025-03-28 Birtukan Temesgen interview (2025 interview of an Ethiopian woman) On March 23, 2025, Ethiopian woman Birtukan Temesgen appeared on EBS TV, where she spoke of being kidnapped and raped by OLA militias in the Ethiopian state of Oromia. She recounted being repeatedly gang-raped, severely beaten, and having her womb pierced with an iron rod. C Instant History (1839)
2024-12-26 Ahmed Kellow (Ethiopian businessman) Ahmed Kellow is an Ethiopian businessman and academic. He served as CEO of Ethiopian Airlines and later Chairman of Coca-Cola Ethiopia. Start Magherbin (6705)
2025-04-11 Sakunda Holdings Sakunda Holdings is a Zimbabwean private company operating in the energy, agriculture, and mining sectors. Founded in 2005 by businessman Kudakwashe Regimond Tagwirei and Sandra Mpunga, it is headquartered in Harare, Zimbabwe. Sakunda is the biggest company by revenue in Zimbabwe with significant involvement in Zimbabwe's fuel industry. C Zvazviri (966)
2025-02-05 Campaigns of Jamal ad-Din II (1424–1429 military campaigns) The Campaigns of Jamal ad-Din were a series of military expeditions led by the Sultan of Adal, Jamal ad-Din II, during the early 15th century. These campaigns were marked by a series of successful battles against the Ethiopian Empire, culminating in significant territorial gains for Adal. GA Samyatilius (522)
2025-03-29 Ethiopian Customs Commission (Ethiopian government department) The Ethiopian Customs Commission (Amharic: የኢትዮጵያ ጉምሩክ ኮሚሽን; ECC) is an Ethiopian government department responsible for collecting tax and duties, providing and monitoring trade activity. It was established in 2018 under Proclamation No. 1097/2018. Start AsteriodX (3039)
2024-12-16 Aleen ambush (2007 ambush of an Ethiopian military convoy) The Aleen ambush was an engagement between the Ogaden National Liberation Front (ONLF) forces and Ethiopian troops on July 2, 2007, during the insurgency in the Somali Region of Ethiopia. Start Samyatilius (522)
2025-04-12 State Bank of Puntland (Central bank in Puntland) The State Bank of Puntland SBP (Somali: Bankiga Dhexe ee Dawladda Puntland) is the central bank of the Government of Puntland and was established in 1998. The bank operates nine branches across the regions of Puntland, with its headquarters located in the capital city of Garowe. Stub QalasQalas (5341)
2024-12-20 Battle of Hargeisa (1988) (Battle between the Somalian regime and the Somali National Movement) The Battle of Hargeisa occurred on 31 May 1988 during the Somaliland War of Independence, when the Somali National Movement launched a surprise attack on Hargeisa, a major city in Somaliland. Start Samyatilius (522)
2025-02-21 Clothing in Ethiopia Clothing in Ethiopia includes traditional garments as well as modern fashion styles, accessories and cosmetics. C AsteriodX (3039)
2025-03-12 Rutendo Matinyarare (Zimbabwean activist and media personality) Rutendo Benson Matinyarare (born June 6, 1976) is a Zimbabwean global sanctions strategist, marketing professional, and media personality known for his campaigns against Western sanctions on Zimbabwe. He is the chairperson of the Zimbabwe Anti-Sanctions Movement and the founder of Zimbabweans Unite Against US War Sanctions (ZUAUWS). B Zvazviri (966)
2025-03-28 Simon Rudland Simon Rudland born 1971 is a Zimbabwean businessman and entrepreneur known for his involvement in the tobacco, logistics, and agriculture industries across Southern Africa. He is a co-founder of Gold Leaf Tobacco Corporation (GLTC) and has built a significant business empire through Pioneer Corporation Africa (PCA). C Zvazviri (966)
2025-04-01 Ministry of Environment, Range and Climate Change (Puntland government Ministry of Environment and Climate Change) The Ministry of Environment, Climate Change, and Rural Development MoECCRD or Ministry of Environment, Range and Climate Change MoERCC (Somali: Wasaardda Deegaanka, Isbedelka Cimiladda iyo Horumarinta Reer Miyiga) is government body responsible for Environment, Climate change and Rural development of the [[Government o ... Stub QalasQalas (5341)
2025-03-31 Ministry of Health (Puntland) (Puntland government ministry responsible for Health) The Puntland Ministry of Health MoH (Somali: Wasaaradda Caafimaadka ee Dawladda Puntland; Arabic: وزارة الصحة في بونتلاند) is a governmental body responsible for developing and implementing health policy, monitoring and regulating the health sector, and protecting and enhancing private and public health to drive the advancement of the state's vision for a dynamic, healthy lifestyle that serves as the state's foundation for overall health development. Start QalasQalas (5341)
2025-04-03 Ministry of Information, Technology and Tourism (Puntland) (Government ministry in Puntland) The Puntland Ministry of Information, Technology and Tourism MoITT (Somali: Wasaaradda Warfaafinta, Isgaarsiinta, Hiddaha iyo Dalxiiska) is the government body responsible for managing and setting policies and laws related to media, postal services, telecommunications, tourism, culture and heritage. Stub QalasQalas (5341)
2025-03-31 Ministry of Interior, Federal Affairs and Democratization (Puntland government Ministry of Interior) The Puntland Ministry of Interior Federal Affairs and Democratization MoIFAD (Somali: Wasaaradda Arrimaha Gudaha, Federaalka iyo Dimuqraadiyadda) formerly known as the Puntland Ministry of Interior, Local Governments and Rural Development MoILGR (Somali: Wasaaradda Arrimaha Gudaha, Dawladaha Hoose iyo Horumarinta Reer Miyiga) is the ... Start QalasQalas (5341)
2025-04-02 Ministry of Justice and Religious Affairs (Puntland government Ministry of Justice, Constitution, Rehabilitation and Religious Affairs) The Ministry of Justice, Constitution, Rehabilitation and Religious Affairs MoJCRAR (Somali: Wasaaradda Cadaaladda, Arrimaha Diinta iyo Dhaqan Celinta) is the governmental body of the Puntland Government responsible for Justice related to courts, prison reform and protection of prisoners rights, and overseeing all matters rel ... Start QalasQalas (5341)
2025-04-03 Ministry of Livestock and Animal Husbandry (Government Ministry in Puntland) The Puntland Ministry of Livestock and Animal Husbandry MoLAH (Somali: Wasaaradda Xannaanada Xoolaha ee Dawladda Puntland) is a government body responsible for overseeing livestock and animal husbandry, which are vital to Puntland’s economy and livelihoods. Start QalasQalas (5341)
2025-03-29 Ministry of Security (Puntland) (Puntland Government ministry responsible for Security and DDR) The Puntland Ministry of Security, Disarmament, Demobilization and Reintegration MoSDDR (Somali: Wasaaradda Amniga ee Dawladda Puntland; Arabic: وزارة الأمن ونزع السلاح والتسريح وإعادة الإدماج في بونتلاند) is Ministry responsible for ensuring security and preventing terrorist acts in the Puntland regions. Start QalasQalas (5341)
2025-04-03 Ministry of Sea Transport, Ports and Maritime Crime Prevention (Puntland government Ministry of Ports) The Puntland Ministry of Sea Transport, Ports and Maritime Crime Prevention MoPMCP (Somali: Wasaaradda Gaadiidka Badda, Dekedaha iyo Ka hortagga Danbiyada Badda) is a government body responsible for the development and regulation of maritime transport, ports and harbor Development, maritime administration, and coastal maritime crimes. Stub QalasQalas (5341)
2025-04-02 Ministry of Women Development and Family Affairs (Puntland government Ministry of Women Development and Family Affairs) The Puntland Ministry of Women Development and Family Affairs MoWDAFA (Somali: Wasaaradda Horumarinta Haweenka iyo Arrimaha Qoyska ee Dawladda Puntland) is a government body tasked with developing the Puntland Government public policies on issues affecting women and children and family affairs. Stub QalasQalas (5341)
2025-04-01 Ministry of Youth and Sports (Puntland) (Government Ministry in Puntland) The Puntland Ministry of Labours, Youth, and Sports MoLYS (Somali: Wasaaradda Shaqada, Shaqaallaha, Dhallinyaradda iyo Ciyaaraha ee Dawladda Puntland) is a government ministry responsible for regulating and organizing sports events for young people, as well as overseeing labour laws. Stub QalasQalas (5341)
2025-04-07 Old Harari (Earliest historical form of Harari language) Old Harari or Ancient Harari is the earliest recorded form of the Harari language, spoken in Harar, Ethiopia. It used the Arabic script. Start Magherbin (6705)
2024-11-16 List of assassinated people from Somalia The following is an incomplete, chronological list of people from Somalia murdered by assassins mainly on political and religious grounds. Many were critical public servants and intellectuals assassinated by Al-Shabaab militants. Many of the victims described Al-Shabab as the "Kharijite" is commonly used cruelly in Islamic discourse to describe groups or individuals perceived as overly rigid, extremist, or quick to excommunicate others. Start QalasQalas (5341)
2025-01-27 2024 Buhodle clashes (Clashes between Somaliland-affiliated SSB militia and SSC-Khatumo) The 2024 Buhodle clashes took place between October 31 and November 1, 2024, in Buhodle district, near the town of Qorilugud, located in the Togdheer region of Somaliland. The conflict involved forces from Somaliland, primarily the affiliated SSB civil militia, and the SSC-Khaatumo movement. GA Samyatilius (522)
2025-01-27 Battle of Jiidali (2025) (2025 battle in Jiidali, Somaliland) The Battle of Jiidali occurred on January 11, 2025, when Somaliland forces captured the town of Jiidali, located in the eastern Sanaag region near the city of Ceerigaabo. The operation was considered a strategic move by Somaliland to consolidate control over contested areas in the region and to counter the growing influence of SSC-Khaatumo forces. Start Samyatilius (522)
2025-03-10 Ma'awisley (Pro-government clan-based militias in central Somalia) Ma'awisley (Somali: Macawiisleey) are a collection of clan-based militias based in central Somalia, primarily active in the states of Hirshabelle and Galmudug. Formed as a grassroots response to the militant group al-Shabaab, they have emerged as a critical, albeit controversial, force in Somalia’s counter-insurgency efforts. GA Gebagebo (8444)
2025-04-23 Dolly Lewis (American actor (born 1986)) Dolly Lewis (born 12 July 1986) is an American/British actress, jazz singer, and audiobook narrator, best known for portraying Tess Avery in the CTV (in Canada) and the CW (in the United States) crime drama series Sight Unseen. Start Audy.thorne (49)
2024-12-31 Puntland counter-terrorism operations (Current military operation in Puntland) The Puntland counter-terrorism operations (Somali: Hawlgalka Ciribtirka Argagixisada ee Puntland), codenamed Operation Hilaac, is a large-scale military offensive launched by the Puntland armed forces in November 2024 against both ISIS and al-Shabaab militants. C QalasQalas (5341)
2024-10-23 Oromization (Process of making Oromo supremacy in Ethiopia) Oromization known as oromuma is a process of making and assimilating Oromo culture, language supremacy above other ethnic groups in Ethiopia. It is type of subjective political discourse than academic concepts based on common narratives about Ethiopian statehood and Abyssinian colonialism since 19th century. Start AsteriodX (3039)
2025-01-17 Anglo-Isaaq conflicts (1825–1945 conflicts) The Anglo-Isaaq conflicts were a series of confrontations between British forces and the Isaaq Sultanate and the Isaaq clan in Somaliland from 1825 to 1945. The first of these conflicts occurred in 1825, when a British ship named the Mary Anne was attacked, sacked, and plundered by Isaaq forces in the port city of Berbera. Start Samyatilius (522)
2024-12-16 Mar-mar mountains clash (2010 military engagement in Somaliland) The Mar-mar Mountains Clash was a military engagement that occurred on September 14, 2010, between joint Ethiopian and Somaliland forces against the Ogaden National Liberation Front (ONLF) rebels. The clash took place in the Mar-mar mountains in the Awdal region of Somaliland, close to the border with Ethiopia. Start Samyatilius (522)
2025-02-02 Battle of Zeila (1410) (1410 battle) The siege of Zeila in 1410 was a decisive battle where Emperor Dawit I of the Ethiopian Empire defeated the Ifat Sultanate, leading to its collapse and the death of Sultan Sa’ad ad din II. This event paved the way for the rise of the Adal Sultanate, following the return of Sabr ad din's return from Yemen following his flight. Start Samyatilius (522)
2025-04-04 Ministry of Public works and Transportation (Government Ministry in Puntland) The Ministry of Public Works, Housing and Transport PWHT (Somali: Wasaaradda Hawlaha Guud, Gaadiidka iyo Guryaynta) is the government body of the Puntland Government in charge of planning, directing, controlling, and building the public infrastructure, transportation, housing and public assets. Start QalasQalas (5341)
2024-12-29 Battle of Kalshaale (2010–2011 battle) The Battle of Kalshaale was a series of clashes between Somaliland Forces and SSC militias from November 2010 to February 2011. The fighting occurred in the contested region of Kalshaale, near the town of Buuhoodle, as part of ongoing disputes over Somaliland's claim to the area. Start Samyatilius (522)
2025-03-21 Battle of Osweyne (Major battle between Al-Shabaab and the Somali National Army) The Battle of Osweyne also known as Osweyne debacle was a major military engagement fought on 26 August 2023 between the Somali National Army (SNA) and the insurgent group Al-Shabaab in Galgaduud region, central Somalia. The battle occurred during the second phase of a government-led counterinsurgency campaign, which aimed to expel Al-Shabaab from rural strongholds. GA Whoopsawa (3384)
2025-03-31 M31 Movement M31 Movement also known as Geza Revolution is an ongoing countrywide unrest that plagued several towns in Zimbabwe. Its aim is to remove the current president from power. Stub Mutasa.mutare (23)
2025-04-14 Matthew Mare Matthew Mare (1982) is a Zimbabwean academic, researcher, and board member of the National AIDS Council of Zimbabwe. He has a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree in Systematic Theology from the University of South Africa (UNISA) and currently pursuing another PhD in Communications and Media Studies from the University of South Africa (UNISA, as of 2025 the status was pending — along with seven mas ... C Zvazviri (966)
2024-11-01 Drone strikes during the War in Amhara During the War in Amhara, the Ethiopian National Defense Force (ENDF) has heavily utilized drone strikes in combat operations against Fano militia and civilian population. The attacks have reportedly resulted in widespread destruction, civilian casualties and humanitarian crisis. Stub AsteriodX (3039)
2025-05-02 1970 Zeila uprising (1970 rebellion in Somaliland) The 1970 Zeila revolt was an armed insurgency in Zeila led by Mohamed Farah Dalmar Yusuf. The rebellion was fueled by anti marxist beliefs and a desire to reinstate the 1960 State of Somaliland, for which he was labelled an ‘Isaaq Nationalist’. The revolt was backed by the Ba’athist parties of Iraq and Syria. B Samyatilius (522)
2025-03-18 Hamadi Siirat dynasty The Bidu Sultanate was one of the traditional administrations established by the Afar people, a Cushitic-nomadic group in East Africa. The Afar, also known as Adal or Dankali, inhabited regions in Eritrea, Djibouti, Somalia, and Ethiopia. Their history is marked by warrior traditions and a strong cultural identity. C Shamiw (22)
2025-05-05 Bule Hora University (university in Ethiopia) Bule Hora University is a public higher education institution located in Bule Hora, a town in the West Guji Zone of the Oromia Region in southern Ethiopia. Established in 2008, the university aims to contribute to national development through quality education, research, and community service. Start Wieditor25 (101)
2025-03-24 Battle of Bal'ad (2025) (Battle of the Shabelle offensive in Somalia) Battle of Bal'ad (Somali: Dagaalkii Balcad) was a battle during the 2025 Shabelle offensive in the Middle Shabelle between the Somali National Army and al-Shabaab. Start RowanJ LP (3119)
2025-03-08 SSB (militia) (Security force in Somaliland) The SSB Civil Force (short for Sool, Sanaag, Buhoodle) (Somali: Ciidamada Madaniga SSB) is a paramilitary clan militia that operates in the Sool, Sanaag and Togdheer regions of Somaliland. The militia was formed by and is affiliated with the Habr Je'lo clan, part of the wider Isaaq clan-family. GA Gebagebo (8444)
2025-05-07 List of libraries in Zimbabwe In Zimbabwe, libraries serve as essential hubs for learning, research, and community engagement. They range from national and academic institutions to public and special libraries, each catering to different information needs across urban and rural areas. Start Hope A Ncube (230)
2024-12-16 Burco-Duuray offensive (Military engagement during the Somaliland War of Independence) The Burco-Duuray offensive (Somali: Gudogalkii Burco Duuray}) was a confrontation during the Somaliland War of Independence, fought on 17 October 1984 between the Somali National Movement and the Somali National Army near Burco-duuray in the Jarar Zone of Ethiopia. C Samyatilius (522)
2024-12-16 Battle of the Mountains (SNM engagement in Somaliland) The Battle of the Mountains (Somali: *Dagaalkii Buuraha*) took place on November 25, 1984, during the Somali Civil War. The conflict was a key confrontation between the Somali National Movement (SNM) and the Somali government forces under President Siad Barre. C Samyatilius (522)
2025-04-21 Zvigananda (Term in Zimbabwean political discourse) Zvigananda is a term used in Zimbabwean political discourse to describe a small group of politically connected individuals who accumulate substantial wealth through corrupt practices and state patronage. The term was notably employed by Zimbabwean Vice President Constantino Chiwenga to highlight the economic disparity between these elites and the limited financial support provided to war veterans. C Zvazviri (966)
2025-01-27 Battle of Erigavo (2024 battle in Erigavo, Somaliland) The Battle of Erigavo was an engagement between Somaliland forces and SSC-Khaatumo militants that occurred on December 14–15, 2024, in the city of Erigavo, capital of the Sanaag region in eastern Somaliland. The battle resulted in a decisive Somaliland victory, with its administration retaining control of the strategically important city. GA Samyatilius (522)
2025-04-02 Blessed Runesu Geza Blessed Runesu Geza, commonly known as Bombshell Geza, is a Zimbabwean political figure, fugitive, former war veteran, and expelled member of the Zimbabwe African National Union-Patriotic Front (ZANU-PF). Geza was expelled from the party in March 2025 after launching a public campaign against President Emmerson Mnangagwa, accusing him of corruption, treason, nepotism, and betraying the ideals of the liberation struggle. C Zvazviri (966)
2024-08-26 Tempter Paul Tungwarara (Zimbabwean entrepreneur) Tempter Paul Tungwarara is a Dubai based Zimbabwean entrepreneur. He is the founder and chairman of a briefcase company called Prevail International Group of Companies which is registered in Dubai, a Presidential Investment Advisor as well as founder of first Zimbabwean owned social media chat platform Talk and Pay (TAP). Start Gwatakwata (1840)

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