City of Peace, Love [opinion]
‘Harar’ is a city of peace while the ‘Harari’ people of love! Harar was founded in the 7th century some 525 km away from Addis Ababa and reached its climax during the 16th century as the capital of the Adal Muslim State. It is one of the rarest cities in the world for holding dual […]
Former Israeli PM Ehud Olmert starts 19-month jail term for corruption
Former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert began a 19 month jail term for corruption on Monday – making him the country’s first ex-head of government to go to prison. Before setting off for Maasiyahu Prison in central Israel in a motorcade protected by bodyguards assigned to former leaders, the 70-year-old released a video statement protesting […]