The Mogadishu municipal elections held on December 25 marked a historic moment for Somalia as residents voted directly in local polls for the first time in decades. The vote represents a key step toward restoring universal suffrage and preparing the country for its first nationwide direct elections in more than 50 years. Mogadishu municipal elections…
Christmas kindness that lasted 45 years started with a simple decision made on a cold December evening in the UK. What seemed like a small act of generosity became a lifelong bond built on love, patience, and shared humanity. A Knock on the door before christmas On 23 December 1975, Rob Parsons and his wife…
The Mount Kilimanjaro helicopter crash has caused deep shock after five people died during a medical rescue mission on Africa’s highest mountain. The tragic incident happened on Wednesday near Barafu Camp, one of the final stops for climbers heading to the summit. According to the Tanzania Civil Aviation Authority (TCAA), the helicopter crashed while operating…
The AFC/M23 alliance, which opposes the government of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), has accused Burundian security forces of beating and killing Congolese refugees who are attempting to return home from Burundi. According to the group, refugees who fled violence in eastern DRC and are now living in Burundi face violence, intimidation, and severe…
Residents of Goma city and surrounding areas in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have staged protests opposing the withdrawal of AFC/M23 fighters from the town of Uvira. The demonstrations took place on the morning of December 22, 2025, drawing large crowds of civilians expressing frustration over continued instability and insecurity in the region. Protesters…
North Korea on Sunday strongly criticized Japan after reports emerged that a senior official in Tokyo suggested the country should acquire nuclear weapons. Pyongyang warned that any move by Japan toward nuclear armament must be stopped “at any cost.” The reaction followed a Kyodo News report from Thursday quoting an unnamed official from Japan’s Prime…
Pope Leo on Thursday criticized political leaders who use religion to legitimize war or promote nationalist agendas, describing such actions as blasphemy — a grave offense that dishonors God. Although the first U.S.-born pope did not mention any leaders by name, his message ahead of the Catholic Church’s World Day of Peace on Jan. 1…
EU regulators have opened a WhatsApp EU antitrust investigation to examine the messaging platform’s AI policy. The European Commission announced the formal probe after raising concerns that Meta may be restricting access for rival AI providers. WhatsApp, owned by Meta, launched its AI chatbot in the EU in March. According to the Commission, the new…
Taiwan’s interior ministry has announced a one-year suspension of access to Xiaohongshu, an Instagram-like Chinese social media platform, citing security risks and its alleged involvement in more than 1,700 fraud cases since 2024. The ministry said Xiaohongshu, known in English as Rednote, has about 3 million users in Taiwan. Fraud linked to the platform caused…
The Rwanda Development Board (RDB) has announced that, by mutual agreement, the partnership it had with Arsenal through the Visit Rwanda initiative will end in June 2026, meaning the contract will not be renewed afterward. RDB stated that this decision aligns with its strategy to expand its operations, particularly in sports-based partnerships, as it looks…
GATEOFWISE.COM/17SEPT The health of Hollywood icon Bruce Willis remains a source of deep concern for his family after the actor was diagnosed with a degenerative brain disorder that affects his behavior, cognitive abilities, and social interactions. According to RadarOnline, sources close to the family revealed that some relatives have begun to fear he may be…
GATEOFWISE.COM/17 SEPT SALT LAKE CITY, Sept. 17, 2025 Prosecutors in Utah disclosed Tuesday that Tyler Robinson, the 22-year-old accused of killing conservative commentator Charlie Kirk, left a note to his roommate saying he would not miss the chance to kill him. Robinson appeared virtually in a Utah court on September 16, facing seven charges including…
The Kremlin has announced that U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin will meet privately in Alaska on Friday, with only interpreters present for the initial talks on the war in Ukraine. The high-stakes encounter will be followed by broader discussions involving both delegations, a working breakfast, and a joint press conference. The…
Insider story shared through internal emails reveals late confession and disciplinary measures taken by Ashesi Judicial Committee Ashesi University, Ghana — In a rare and compelling turn of events, an alumnus from the Class of 2022 has come forward to confess to academic misconduct more than two years after graduating. The Ashesi Judicial Committee (AJC)…
New Pope Elected: Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost Vatican City has welcomed a new leader for the world’s 1.4 billion Catholics: Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, marking a historic moment as the first American-born pope. estone in the Catholic Church’s history, bringing a new chapter under Pope Leo XIV’s leadership. Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, a 69-year-old from…
Harvard University is refusing to bow to pressure from former U.S. President Donald Trump, even if it means losing billions in federal funding. In a public letter, Harvard’s interim president Alan Garber made the university’s stance clear: “No government – regardless of which party is in power – should dictate what private universities can teach.”…
GOMA, DR Congo – April 13 — Peter Fahrenholtz, a veteran German diplomat and former ambassador to Rwanda, has visited Goma, a strategic city in eastern DR Congo currently under the control of the M23/AFC rebel group. During his visit, Fahrenholtz met with North Kivu Deputy Governor Willy Manzi and other local officials to discuss…
Goma, DRC – April 13, 2025 – The M23 rebel group has called for the immediate withdrawal of Southern African Development Community (SADC) forces from eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), following overnight clashes in Goma, the provincial capital of North Kivu. In a statement issued Saturday, April 12, the Alliance Fleuve Congo (AFC) –…
Walikale, DR Congo — The M23 rebel group, operating under the banner of Alliance Fleuve Congo (AFC/M23), has pledged to “neutralize any threat at its source” following what it describes as escalating attacks and systematic human rights violations in areas it had previously vacated to facilitate peace efforts. In a statement issued Thursday, April 10,…
