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2024-03-13 List of research institutions in Tigray This is a list of research institutions and organizations in the state of Tigray, Ethiopia. It includes both public, governmental, and private research institutions. Stub Mtomg (171)
2024-02-11 Hassan Geedi Abtow Malaaq Hassan Geedi Abtow (1840–1926) better known as Malaaqa Xamar iyo Xamar Daye was a famous elder and leader of the Abgaal subclan Reer Mataan said to have reigned from the beginning of the Colonial Era. Stub Abshir55 (1705)
2024-03-03 Tigrai Broadcasting Service (Ethiopian Tigrinya-language television news channel) Tigrai Broadcasting Service (TBS or TBS TV, also spelled Tigray Broadcasting Service; Tigrinya: ኣገልግሎት ፈነወ ትግራይ) is the first privately owned infotainment TV station in Tigray, Ethiopia headquartered in Mekelle, the capital of Tigray, with the vision of being credible journalism and public interest. Stub Mtomg (171)
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 (766)
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 Northern Sidama Zone (Zone in Sidama Region) Northern Sidama is an administrative zone in Sidama Region. The zone is formed up on resolution passed by Sidama regional state council at its third round meeting of the first year in 2022. Northern Sidama is bordered on the south by Central Sidama Zone, on the north and east by the Oromia region and west by the Wolayita Zone. Stub Kehaa (842)
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 (842)
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 (842)
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 (842)
2024-06-12 Milan Ristić (football manager) (Serbian football manager (born 1981)) Milan Ristić (Serbian Cyrillic: Милан Ристић; born 10 June 1981) is a Serbian professional football manager who is currently the head coach of Chinese Super League club Meizhou Hakka. Stub TheLad1 (123)
2024-06-20 Ahmed Mahdi Gindhish (Somali poet) Ahmed Mahdi Gindhish (1818–1905) was a Somali poet and religious figure. Stub MK3&97 (112)
2023-05-28 Tsehay Bank (Private commercial bank in Ethiopia) Tsehay Bank is an Ethiopian commercial bank launched in July 2022, operating in Ethiopia. The bank started with 30 branches in Addis Ababa and as of 2023 the number of branches has increased to over 80 service centers throughout Ethiopia. The bank is known for its "Bank for All" motto. Start Ado-Woldu (27)
2024-03-26 2024 Busley army base attack On March 23, 2024, the Somali Armed Forces base of Busley in Lower Shabelle was attacked by Al-Shabaab insurgents killing 57 soldiers and ten insurgents Stub Brudelman (1608)
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 (7656)
2023-12-27 Elections in Puntland (Political elections for public offices in Puntland) Puntland, state of Somalia, conducts its elections through a system of indirect voting. Local elders select delegates who then vote for members of the Parliament, House of representatives of Puntland Unicameral legislature, (Somali: Gollaha Wakiilada Dawladda Puntland), in turn, elects head of state (the president) and (the vice-president). C QalasQalas (2293)
2024-06-14 Buur Dhaab (Mountain range in Somaliland) Buur Dhaab, also known as Buurdhaab or Bur Dab (Somali: Buuraha Buurdhaab, Arabic: جبال بورطاب), is a mountain range situated in the Togdheer and Sool regions of Somaliland. The mountain range stands at an elevation of 973 m, or 3,193 ft. C Gebagebo (7656)
2024-06-23 Popular music in Ethiopia Popular music in Ethiopia started in 20th century with the advent of western influence and mostly blended with the traditional Ethiopian music genre. The first band was formed in 1924, which came from Armenia and served as the royal band of Emperor Haile Selassie. Start AsteriodX (1541)
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 (1541)
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 (5591)
2024-06-26 East Borana Zone (Zone of Oromia Region, Ethiopia) East Borana Zone is one of the zones of the Oromia Region of Ethiopia. Located in southern Oromia. East Borana Zone is bordered on the south by Kenya, on the west by the South Ethiopia Regional State, on the north by the West Guji Zone and on the east by the Borena Zone. Stub Kehaa (842)
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 (7656)
2024-06-29 Samuel Fola (Ethiopian politician) Samuel Fola Kaltasa is an Ethiopian politician serving as chief administrator of Wolayita Zone since September 2023. Samuel is from the Wolaita people and previously served as head of Prosperity Party branch office of Wolayita Zone. Stub Malaalaa (40)
2024-06-25 Adwa 00KM Museum (Museum in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia) The Adwa 00KM Museum (Amharic: አድዋ 00 ሙዚየም) is a public historical museum located in Piasa, Arada district, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Inaugurated on 11 February 2024, the museum is dedicated to the Battle of Adwa, the battle of the First Italo-Ethiopian War where Italian forces defeated by the Ethiopian Army in 1896. Start AsteriodX (1541)
2024-03-25 2023 Men's African Netball Championship The 2023 Men's African Netball Championships was the inaugural edition of the Men's Netball Africa Cup organised by Netball Africa. It was held at the University of Botswana Indoor Facility in Gaborone, Botswana. Start Mcwamcwa (3893)
2024-06-08 Abdullahi Jama Mahamed (Somali middle distance runner (born 2001)) Abdullahi Jama Mahamed (Somali: Cabdullaahi Jaamac Maxamed; born 9 November 2001) is a Somali middle distance runner. Start Freetrashbox (1710)
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 (7656)
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 (7656)
2024-02-12 Axyaa Waddani (Somali poet) Xaaji Maxamad Axmad Liibaan 'Axyaa Waddani' was a famous Somali poet. Stub Abshir55 (1705)
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 (107)
2024-04-13 John Mushayavanhu (Zimbabwean bank governor) John Mushayavanhu is a Zimbabwean central bank governor and former FBC Holdings Limited boss. In 1997, Mushayavanhu joined FBC Bank as an executive director in the corporate banking division. In March 2024, He was appointed Governor of the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe by President Emmerson Mnangagwa. to replace John Mangudya.[citation needed] Stub Gold Dollar (40)
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 (22)
2023-05-24 Tinashe Manzungu (Zimbabwean businessman (born 1985)) Tinashe Manzungu is a Zimbabwean businessman. He is a former president of the Zimbabwe National Chamber of Commerce, co-founder and CEO of Zimbuild Property Investments, and chairman of TM Group. Manzungu is also the current Africa Business Council board director. Stub Gwatakwata (1758)
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 (842)
2024-07-05 2018 Ethiopian rally grenade attack (Attempted assassination in Ethiopia) On 23 June 2018, a large popular pro-government rally at Meskel Square for the support of political reform of Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, was attacked by an assailant using a grenade. The grenade exploded just 17 metres away from the stage. Shortly afterwards, the assailant was taken away by security officials. C AsteriodX (1541)
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 (2293)
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. Start Freetrashbox (1710)
2024-03-05 Luul Abdiaziz Mohamed (Somali civil servant (1994–2024)) Luul Abdiaziz Mohamed (Somali: Luul Cabdicasiis Maxamed, Arabic: لول عبد العزيز محمد) also known as Luul Sheikh Abdiaziz, was a Somali civil servant working at Mogadishu's airport and the mother of six children, she was set a fire by her husband on the night of 26 January 2024 in Dharkiinley district, Mogadishu. Start Cawadad1 (56)
2024-06-22 Ahmed Bin Abdulrahman Bin Uthman 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 (349)
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 (1541)
2018-04-22 Tuli Gulled (District in Somali Region, Ethiopia) Tuli Gulled (Somali: Tuli Guuleed) is a district in the Faafan zone of the Somali Region of Ethiopia. Tuli Guleed is bordered on the north by Sitti, on the east by the district of Lafaciise, on the south by Jigjiga and on the west by the Chinaksen in the Oromia Region. Start Abdi wali husein irguje (34)
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)
2024-07-07 Etsubdink Legesse (Ethiopian artist) Etsubdink Legesse is an Ethiopian artist known for her traditional paintings on parchment. Her work often depicts Ethiopian culture's stories and figures. Start Yohannes C (26)
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 (1541)
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 (5591)
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. Start SomaliWiki2022 (46)
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)
2024-02-13 Battle of Gogetti (Final battle in the Second Italo-Ethiopian War) The Battle of Gogetti was the final battle between Ethiopia and the Kingdom of Italy preluding the Second World War. This battle was fought against the surviving troops of the armies of Sidamo and Bale. The Ethiopian armies were encircled and destroyed by the Italian forces near Lake Shala. Stub Antny08 (1954)
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)
2024-06-06 Abokor Musa (Somali clan) Abokor Musa (Somali: Abokor Muuse, Arabic: أبوبكر موسى) is a Somali clan, and part of the Muse Daoud, which belongs to the Eidagale clan. C Gebogebo12 (287)
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 (349)
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 (349)
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 (2293)

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