In Zimbabwe, the impending introduction of a new gold-backed currency, the Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG), at the end of April has led to widespread apprehension among informal traders. These traders are increasingly rejecting the current local currency, the Zimbabwean dollar (Zimdollar), fearing its imminent devaluation. The transition to ZiG marks Zimbabwe's latest attempt to stabilize its economy and combat inflation by introducing a more robust currency. However, memories of past currency failures have left many wary, prompting a shift towards transactions in U.S. dollars, especially within the informal sector, which is predominantly cash-based. Marceline Mupotaringa, a vendor in the outskirts of Harare, reflects the prevailing sentiment as she notes the reluctance of fresh produce farmers to accept Zimdollars, anticipating its further depreciation with the rollout of ZiG. Similarly, Brian Muchemwa, a Harare-based trader, has observed a significant decline in the Zimdollar's value, with its exchange rate plummeting, making transactions in U.S. dollars more practical for his business. "Business entities where the notes have been widely used, including commuter omnibuses, shops, fresh vegetable markets, and vendors, are advised to continue accepting payment in ZW$ notes until April 30, 2024," the central bank said in a statement. The central bank of Zimbabwe has acknowledged these concerns and issued a statement urging businesses to continue accepting Zimdollars until the official transition to ZiG. Despite this, the allure of the more stable U.S. dollar has intensified, particularly on the black market, where exchange rates have surged due to increased demand. While large retail chains and supermarkets have begun to adapt, incorporating ZiG pricing, many still accept Zimdollars, contrasting with the informal sector's rapid shift. This situation underscores the challenges Zimbabwe faces in navigating currency transitions, with the informal sector's response highlighting broader uncertainties about the new currency's potential to restore economic stability. Continue Reading Full Article By Author Name Author Name Home Comment Apr 11, 2024 May 15, 2026 2 min read Copy link Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp Published Updated: In Zimbabwe, the impending introduction of a new gold-backed currency, the Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG), at the end of April has led to widespread apprehension among informal traders. These traders are increasingly rejecting the current local currency, the Zimbabwean dollar (Zimdollar), fearing its imminent devaluation. The transition to ZiG marks Zimbabwe's latest attempt to stabilize its economy and combat inflation by introducing a more robust currency. However, memories of past currency failures have left many wary, prompting a shift towards transactions in U.S. dollars, especially within the informal sector, which is predominantly cash-based. ADVERTISEMENT Marceline Mupotaringa, a vendor in the outskirts of Harare, reflects the prevailing sentiment as she notes the reluctance of fresh produce farmers to accept Zimdollars, anticipating its further depreciation with the rollout of ZiG. Similarly, Brian Muchemwa, a Harare-based trader, has observed a significant decline in the Zimdollar's value, with its exchange rate plummeting, making transactions in U.S. dollars more practical for his business. "Business entities where the notes have been widely used, including commuter omnibuses, shops, fresh vegetable markets, and vendors, are advised to continue accepting payment in ZW$ notes until April 30, 2024," the central bank said in a statement. The central bank of Zimbabwe has acknowledged these concerns and issued a statement urging businesses to continue accepting Zimdollars until the official transition to ZiG. Despite this, the allure of the more stable U.S. dollar has intensified, particularly on the black market, where exchange rates have surged due to increased demand. ADVERTISEMENT While large retail chains and supermarkets have begun to adapt, incorporating ZiG pricing, many still accept Zimdollars, contrasting with the informal sector's rapid shift. This situation underscores the challenges Zimbabwe faces in navigating currency transitions, with the informal sector's response highlighting broader uncertainties about the new currency's potential to restore economic stability. Trending Now Hyron Andrews Biography: His Rugby Career and Lions Tributes . Biography F1 Will Polish Kagame’s Authoritarian Image” — Kayikwamba Wagner . Justice & Crime Oluku Market Tanker Explosion: Death Toll Still Unconfirmed, 8 Injured . Accident News Fannie Masemola Reinstated as South Africa's Police Chief, Back Monday . Social Service Popular Today ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Related Articles Tags

Three decades since the harrowing Rwanda genocide that claimed over 800,000 lives, new efforts are underway to shed light on the unsolved deaths of two French officers and a civilian during the initial days of the 1994 crisis. Survie, a French NGO committed to fostering improved Franco-African relations, alongside family members of the deceased, has officially filed a complaint demanding a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the fatalities of military police personnel Rene Maier, Alain Didot, and Didot's spouse, Gilda, in Kigali, Rwanda's capital. This legal move by Survie aims to unravel the intricacies and assign accountability for the tragic demise of the two gendarmes and a gendarme's wife under enigmatic conditions. The subsequent downing of Habyarimana's aircraft above Kigali was the catalyst for the ensuing mass slaughter, primarily of Tutsis and moderate Hutus, from April to July 1994. Exactly three decades on, "this complaint aims to establish responsibilities in the death of two French gendarmes and the wife of one of them in Kigali [...] in circumstances that remain mysterious," Survie said in a statement . It claimed a French intelligence note that year suggested; "The three French nationals could have been eliminated after they were witnesses" of the 6 April, 1994 assassination of Hutu president Juvenal Habyarimana. The grim sequence of events saw the Didot couple's lives claimed just two days post-Habyarimana's assassination, on April 8, 1994. Alain Didot, who served as a radio technician, had been stationed in Rwanda since 1992 to offer counsel to the Rwandan army and enhance the security of the French embassy's communications systems. Through this complaint, Survie and the grieving families seek not only justice but also clarity on the roles and experiences of French nationals in the tragic unfolding of the Rwanda genocide. The case reopens critical discussions about international involvement and the shadows cast by unresolved deaths amidst one of the 20th century's darkest chapters. Continue Reading Full Article By Author Name Author Name Home Comment Apr 10, 2024 May 15, 2026 3 min read Copy link Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp Published Updated: Current Rwandan President Paul kagame on left and late President Juvenal Habyarimana Three decades since the harrowing Rwanda genocide that claimed over 800,000 lives, new efforts are underway to shed light on the unsolved deaths of two French officers and a civilian during the initial days of the 1994 crisis. Survie, a French NGO committed to fostering improved Franco-African relations, alongside family members of the deceased, has officially filed a complaint demanding a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the fatalities of military police personnel Rene Maier, Alain Didot, and Didot's spouse, Gilda, in Kigali, Rwanda's capital. This legal move by Survie aims to unravel the intricacies and assign accountability for the tragic demise of the two gendarmes and a gendarme's wife under enigmatic conditions. ADVERTISEMENT The subsequent downing of Habyarimana's aircraft above Kigali was the catalyst for the ensuing mass slaughter, primarily of Tutsis and moderate Hutus, from April to July 1994. Exactly three decades on, "this complaint aims to establish responsibilities in the death of two French gendarmes and the wife of one of them in Kigali [...] in circumstances that remain mysterious," Survie said in a statement . ADVERTISEMENT It claimed a French intelligence note that year suggested; "The three French nationals could have been eliminated after they were witnesses" of the 6 April, 1994 assassination of Hutu president Juvenal Habyarimana. The grim sequence of events saw the Didot couple's lives claimed just two days post-Habyarimana's assassination, on April 8, 1994. Alain Didot, who served as a radio technician, had been stationed in Rwanda since 1992 to offer counsel to the Rwandan army and enhance the security of the French embassy's communications systems. Through this complaint, Survie and the grieving families seek not only justice but also clarity on the roles and experiences of French nationals in the tragic unfolding of the Rwanda genocide. The case reopens critical discussions about international involvement and the shadows cast by unresolved deaths amidst one of the 20th century's darkest chapters. Trending Now Hyron Andrews Biography: His Rugby Career and Lions Tributes . Biography F1 Will Polish Kagame’s Authoritarian Image” — Kayikwamba Wagner . Justice & Crime Oluku Market Tanker Explosion: Death Toll Still Unconfirmed, 8 Injured . Accident News Fannie Masemola Reinstated as South Africa's Police Chief, Back Monday . Social Service Popular Today ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Related Articles Tags

President Nana Akufo-Addo hailed the 13th African Games as a monumental celebration of unity, sportsmanship, and excellence, setting a vibrant stage for athletes across the continent to showcase their prowess and shared dreams through the universal language of sports. In his inspirational speech during the grand opening ceremony at the University of Ghana Stadium, President Akufo-Addo emphasized the Games as a beacon of hope, embodying the continent's rich heritage and collective ambitions. "This event transcends sports; it's a unifying force that reminds us of our interconnected destinies and aspirations," he remarked. The ceremony was a kaleidoscope of cultures, with delegations from nations stretching from Ghana to Ethiopia, and Tunisia to South Africa, parading in a dazzling display of solidarity and national pride. The event was a testament to Africa's diversity and unity, with athletes from various disciplines making a symbolic entrance, mirroring the continent's vibrant mosaic. The air was electric as top Ghanaian and international artists, including Shatta Wale, King Promise, and South African star Kamo Mphela, performed, turning the stadium into a melting pot of exhilarating music and dance, further highlighting the Games' spirit of celebration and togetherness. With over 13,000 participants, including 5,000 athletes and thousands of volunteers, technical staff, and dignitaries, the 13th African Games are set to be a landmark event. It promises to captivate more than two billion viewers worldwide through television, radio, and digital platforms, showcasing Africa's sporting excellence and unity to a global audience . Continue Reading Full Article By Author Name Author Name Home Comment Mar 12, 2024 May 15, 2026 2 min read Copy link Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp Published Updated: A symbolic depiction of diverse all Africa games President Nana Akufo-Addo hailed the 13th African Games as a monumental celebration of unity, sportsmanship, and excellence, setting a vibrant stage for athletes across the continent to showcase their prowess and shared dreams through the universal language of sports. In his inspirational speech during the grand opening ceremony at the University of Ghana Stadium, President Akufo-Addo emphasized the Games as a beacon of hope, embodying the continent's rich heritage and collective ambitions. "This event transcends sports; it's a unifying force that reminds us of our interconnected destinies and aspirations," he remarked. ADVERTISEMENT The ceremony was a kaleidoscope of cultures, with delegations from nations stretching from Ghana to Ethiopia, and Tunisia to South Africa, parading in a dazzling display of solidarity and national pride. The event was a testament to Africa's diversity and unity, with athletes from various disciplines making a symbolic entrance, mirroring the continent's vibrant mosaic. ADVERTISEMENT The air was electric as top Ghanaian and international artists, including Shatta Wale, King Promise, and South African star Kamo Mphela, performed, turning the stadium into a melting pot of exhilarating music and dance, further highlighting the Games' spirit of celebration and togetherness. With over 13,000 participants, including 5,000 athletes and thousands of volunteers, technical staff, and dignitaries, the 13th African Games are set to be a landmark event. It promises to captivate more than two billion viewers worldwide through television, radio, and digital platforms, showcasing Africa's sporting excellence and unity to a global audience . Trending Now Hyron Andrews Biography: His Rugby Career and Lions Tributes . Biography F1 Will Polish Kagame’s Authoritarian Image” — Kayikwamba Wagner . Justice & Crime Oluku Market Tanker Explosion: Death Toll Still Unconfirmed, 8 Injured . Accident News Fannie Masemola Reinstated as South Africa's Police Chief, Back Monday . Social Service Popular Today ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Related Articles Tags

President Félix Tshisekedi launched RDC-Pass, a new digital identity system designed to improve access to services, security, and digital inclusion. On June 13, 2026, President Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi officially launched RDC-Pass , the country’s new national digital identification platform. The ceremony took place in Kinshasa and marks a key milestone in the government’s ambitious DRC 2030 Digital Nation strategy. What is RDC-Pass? RDC-Pass is a secure, interoperable, and free digital identifier designed to give every Congolese citizen a unique electronic identity. It enables seamless access to government services, financial inclusion tools, and other digital platforms through a single login. Key features include: Biometric and electronic verification for faster, more reliable identity checks. Integration with e-government services (e.g., passports, driver’s licenses, and social programs). Reduction of administrative duplication across state agencies. Strong emphasis on data protection and cybersecurity Importantly, President Tshisekedi clarified that RDC-Pass does not replace the traditional national ID card. It serves as a complementary digital layer that will roll out gradually, starting in Kinshasa and expanding to other provinces. Continue Reading Full Article TECH TRENDS Tshisekedi Launches RDC-Pass Digital Identity System in DRC By Serge Kitoko Tshibanda Political Analyst Serge Kitoko Tshibanda Home Comment Jun 22, 2026 Jun 22, 2026 3 min read Copy link Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp Published Updated: On June 13, 2026, President Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi officially launched RDC-Pass , the country’s new national digital identification platform. The ceremony took place in Kinshasa and marks a key milestone in the government’s ambitious DRC 2030 Digital Nation strategy. What is RDC-Pass? RDC-Pass is a secure, interoperable, and free digital identifier designed to give every Congolese citizen a unique electronic identity. It enables seamless access to government services, financial inclusion tools, and other digital platforms through a single login. Key features include: Biometric and electronic verification for faster, more reliable identity checks. Integration with e-government services (e.g., passports, driver’s licenses, and social programs). Reduction of administrative duplication across state agencies. Strong emphasis on data protection and cybersecurity ADVERTISEMENT Importantly, President Tshisekedi clarified that RDC-Pass does not replace the traditional national ID card. It serves as a complementary digital layer that will roll out gradually, starting in Kinshasa and expanding to other provinces. A Pillar of the DRC 2030 Digital Nation Strategy The launch forms part of a broader $1 billion public investment in digital development from 2026 to 2030. The plan focuses on connectivity, e-government platforms, cybersecurity, and digital skills training. 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Explore Chriss Eazy's biography, age, real name, Kigali roots, “Inana” breakthrough, top songs, awards, “NAUMiA” tribute and 2026 music. Chriss Eazy is a Rwandan singer, songwriter and video director who turned a background in rap and filmmaking into a bright, rhythm-led pop identity. Born Christian Rukundo Nsengimana in Kigali, he found his defining breakthrough with “Inana” after moving from hip-hop toward Afrobeats and Afro-pop. Songs including “Bana,” “JUGUMiLA” and “FOLOMiANA” have since carried his sound across Rwanda, Uganda and European stages. He also shares new work through his official X account , while XTRAfrica's verified Chriss Eazy songs page collects his music and downloads. Who is Chriss Eazy? Chriss Eazy is the stage name of Christian Rukundo Nsengimana, a Rwandan singer, songwriter and visual creative from Kigali. A former rapper and music-video director, he broke through with the dance-driven “Inana” and developed an Afrobeats-centred sound he calls “Afro-Eazy.” “Inana” and his breakthrough Chriss Eazy's decisive moment arrived after he stopped treating rap as the only possible centre of his music. “Fasta,” released in June 2021, announced a turn toward a more melodic pop approach. “Amashu” continued it, but “Inana” gave the new direction a public identity. Released in May 2022, the song paired a compact hook with a dance routine and an energetic video, making movement as important to its spread as the recording itself. The change was not a rejection of his earlier skills. Rap had trained his sense of rhythm and phrasing; filmmaking had taught him how a gesture, colour or edit could make a chorus memorable. “Inana” brought those disciplines together. The song's reach led Nigerian culture publication The Native to include him among six new African artists to watch in 2022. Reacting to the recognition in The New Times , he said: “This is a huge move for me and my whole team.” That reference to the team matters. Chriss Eazy's rise was built with the Giti Business Group structure around him, including producer AoBeats, and with dancers and visual collaborators who understood that his songs had to live beyond audio. “Inana” became the point at which those pieces began to look like one recognisable career. Formative beginnings: Kamenge, rap and the camera Chriss Eazy was born on 27 February 2001 in Kamenge, Kigali. He is 25 years old as of 21 August 2026. His real name is Christian Rukundo Nsengimana, although some digital credits reverse the order to Rukundo Christian Nsengimana. The stage name shortened the distance between the private person, the rapper he first imagined and the accessible performer he later became. Continue Reading Full Article BIOGRAPHY Chriss Eazy Biography: Age, Real Name, Songs & Rwandan Rise By Witty Pascal Entertainment Editor Witty Pascal Home Comment Aug 21, 2026 Aug 21, 2026 12 min read Copy link Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp Published Updated: Chriss Eazy is a Rwandan singer, songwriter and video director who turned a background in rap and filmmaking into a bright, rhythm-led pop identity. Born Christian Rukundo Nsengimana in Kigali, he found his defining breakthrough with “Inana” after moving from hip-hop toward Afrobeats and Afro-pop. Songs including “Bana,” “JUGUMiLA” and “FOLOMiANA” have since carried his sound across Rwanda, Uganda and European stages. He also shares new work through his official X account , while XTRAfrica's verified Chriss Eazy songs page collects his music and downloads. Who is Chriss Eazy? Chriss Eazy is the stage name of Christian Rukundo Nsengimana, a Rwandan singer, songwriter and visual creative from Kigali. A former rapper and music-video director, he broke through with the dance-driven “Inana” and developed an Afrobeats-centred sound he calls “Afro-Eazy.” “Inana” and his breakthrough Chriss Eazy's decisive moment arrived after he stopped treating rap as the only possible centre of his music. “Fasta,” released in June 2021, announced a turn toward a more melodic pop approach. “Amashu” continued it, but “Inana” gave the new direction a public identity. Released in May 2022, the song paired a compact hook with a dance routine and an energetic video, making movement as important to its spread as the recording itself. The change was not a rejection of his earlier skills. Rap had trained his sense of rhythm and phrasing; filmmaking had taught him how a gesture, colour or edit could make a chorus memorable. “Inana” brought those disciplines together. The song's reach led Nigerian culture publication The Native to include him among six new African artists to watch in 2022. Reacting to the recognition in The New Times , he said: “This is a huge move for me and my whole team.” That reference to the team matters. Chriss Eazy's rise was built with the Giti Business Group structure around him, including producer AoBeats, and with dancers and visual collaborators who understood that his songs had to live beyond audio. “Inana” became the point at which those pieces began to look like one recognisable career. Formative beginnings: Kamenge, rap and the camera Chriss Eazy was born on 27 February 2001 in Kamenge, Kigali. He is 25 years old as of 21 August 2026. His real name is Christian Rukundo Nsengimana, although some digital credits reverse the order to Rukundo Christian Nsengimana. The stage name shortened the distance between the private person, the rapper he first imagined and the accessible performer he later became. His professional story began in 2015. A year later, he entered Talent Zone, a competition that drew 342 rappers, and finished first. The prize was a paid internship at IBTC Film. That opportunity gave him a practical route into shooting and directing videos, eventually leading to Eazy Filmz. He produced visuals for artists including Niyo Bosco and Vestine and Dorcas while continuing to develop his own music. In a 2021 New Times interview , he named Kendrick Lamar's “DNA” as an inspiration and explained the principle behind his work: “My music is based more on creativity than just singing or mastering the lyrics.” That philosophy was visible before the breakthrough. Early releases such as “Ese Urabizi?” and “Tegereza,” issued in 2020, showed a young artist learning how to connect his writing, voice and camera experience. They did not yet have the scale of “Inana,” but they established a self-contained creator who could think through the whole presentation of a song. ADVERTISEMENT Visual craft behind the microphone Chriss Eazy's videos are not packaging added after recording. They are part of the composition. His choreography often relies on clear repeated motions that audiences can recognise quickly, while his direction favours bright scenes, comic timing and a performance style that feels polished without becoming distant. The camera work also helps his lyrics travel across language boundaries. He describes the resulting sound as “Afro-Eazy,” a personal label within the wider field of Afrobeats, Afro-pop and R&B. The name allows room for the clipped rhythm of his rap beginnings, melodic Kinyarwanda lines and dance-oriented production. Listeners can place that work beside XTRAfrica's broader Afrobeats catalogue without losing its Rwandan centre. The strength of the approach is clarity. “Bana” moves with an easy communal bounce; “JUGUMiLA” uses a direct repeated phrase; “Sekoma” and “Sambolera” are designed for physical response. None depends on elaborate explanation before the chorus works. Yet the filmmaking background means that simple hooks can arrive with a fully formed visual world. Awards and catalogue: from “Bana” to “FOLOMiANA” After “Inana,” Chriss Eazy built a catalogue rather than chasing a copy of the same hit. “Bana” widened his audience, while “JUGUMiLA” earned Song of the Year at the 2024 Isango na Muzika Awards. The latter win confirmed that his dance-led formula had become part of Rwanda's mainstream musical conversation. Collaboration then helped him connect generations and neighbouring audiences. “FOLOMiANA,” recorded with Kevin Kade and The Ben, brought his youthful rhythmic energy together with one of Rwanda's established pop voices. The song won Best Collaboration at the 2025 Isango na Muzika Awards. XTRAfrica carries both the “FOLOMiANA” song page and a profile of The Ben , placing the record within a longer Rwandan pop lineage. Other releases show a similar instinct for exchange. “Chocolate” sits in his dance-friendly lane and is available through XTRAfrica's song page . Features and shared stages have allowed him to reach listeners outside Rwanda without changing the language or visual character that made him distinctive at home. Key events in Chriss Eazy's career timeline Year Event Significance 2015 Began pursuing music professionally Started the path from young rapper to recording artist 2016 Won Talent Zone among 342 rappers Earned an IBTC Film internship and developed video skills 2020 Released “Ese Urabizi?” and “Tegereza” Established his early recording catalogue 2021 Released “Fasta” and moved toward pop Opened the melodic direction that defined his breakthrough 2022 “Inana” became a major hit Joined dance, video and Afropop into a recognisable identity 2022 Earned continental new-artist recognition Signalled growing attention beyond Rwanda 2024 “JUGUMiLA” won Song of the Year Confirmed his position in Rwanda's popular music scene 2024 Made his Kampala concert debut Expanded his live audience into Uganda 2025 Toured Europe and performed in Warsaw with Joeboy Extended his live reach to diaspora and international audiences 2025 Released the personal tribute “NAUMiA” Turned family grief into one of his most vulnerable recordings 2025 “FOLOMiANA” won Best Collaboration Connected his generation with Kevin Kade and The Ben 2026 Released “Wakanaka” Continued his catalogue after a year of major personal and professional change A personal journey through loss and “NAUMiA” Family support sits underneath Chriss Eazy's public confidence. Early in his career, relatives questioned whether rap could provide a future. The death of his father added another period of doubt, and he considered leaving music. His mother remained the person who encouraged him to continue. In the 2021 interview, he put that support plainly: “My mother's blessings and support keep me moving.” Her death on 13 June 2025 therefore carried both personal and creative weight. Eleven days later, his grandmother also died. Chriss Eazy responded through “NAUMiA,” a tribute whose title communicates pain directly. InyaRwanda's account of the song describes a record shaped by memory rather than the celebratory performance style associated with his biggest hits. ADVERTISEMENT The song did not abandon his existing musical identity, but it exposed another part of it. Behind the dances and bright videos was an artist whose career had been sustained by one person's belief. “NAUMiA” made that relationship part of the catalogue and prevented a difficult year from being reduced to an awards or touring summary. Rwandan identity from Kigali to Kampala and Europe Chriss Eazy's growth is also visible in where he can perform. His first Kampala appearance in November 2024 attracted a large audience, and he returned for a Valentine's Day show in February 2025. Before the second concert, he told The New Times that Uganda felt like a second home. The response showed that Rwandan-language pop could cross the border through rhythm, visuals and repeated online exposure. Europe followed. In April 2025, he travelled to Warsaw for a concert bill with Nigerian singer Joeboy, then continued to dates in France. InyaRwanda's tour report placed those appearances alongside earlier shows in Uganda and Burundi. Each market added a different audience: East African neighbours, Rwandan communities abroad and listeners entering through Afrobeats. That movement connects his work with XTRAfrica's wider Rwandan music hub . It also demonstrates why the “Afro-Eazy” label is useful. The music can participate in a continental pop language while keeping Kinyarwanda, Kigali choreography and Rwandan collaboration at its centre. Chriss Eazy's emerging impact Chriss Eazy represents a generation of African artists for whom directing, choreography and short-form circulation are core musicianship rather than promotional extras. He understood visual repetition before his biggest audio breakthrough, and that preparation helped “Inana” move quickly. The later awards show that the attention did not end with one dance. His impact is strongest inside Rwanda's evolving pop ecosystem. Working with The Ben creates a bridge to an established generation; building with Kevin Kade and AoBeats strengthens a younger creative network. Eazy Filmz also means his contribution cannot be measured only by songs released under his own name. His earlier video work helped other Rwandan performers shape their public images. Chriss Eazy's Spotify profile displayed 61,493 monthly listeners in August 2026. That figure will change, but it provides a dated snapshot of an audience developed through local-language releases, cross-border performances and visually memorable singles rather than a studio album. What comes next after “Wakanaka” Apple Music lists “Wakanaka,” released on 16 July 2026, as Chriss Eazy's latest verified single. It arrives after a period in which public success and private loss overlapped. The next phase of his career is therefore less about proving that he can create a dance hit and more about showing how broad the “Afro-Eazy” idea can become. No studio album has been verified as of August 2026. That leaves room for his singles to become a more sustained artistic statement. His strongest path is already visible: rhythmic clarity, carefully built images, collaboration across Rwandan generations and the willingness shown on “NAUMiA” to let emotional experience complicate the celebration. Trending Now Hyron Andrews Biography: His Rugby Career and Lions Tributes . Biography F1 Will Polish Kagame’s Authoritarian Image” — Kayikwamba Wagner . Justice & Crime Oluku Market Tanker Explosion: Death Toll Still Unconfirmed, 8 Injured . Accident News Fannie Masemola Reinstated as South Africa's Police Chief, Back Monday . Social Service Popular Today Justice & Crime F1 Will Polish Kagame’s Authoritarian Image” — Kayikwamba Wagner . Justice & Crime M23 → AFC → FRN: Has Anything Really Changed? . Justice & Crime Kagame's Failed Justifications for His Military Presence in the DRC . Justice & Crime Jean-Pierre Bemba Accuses Joseph Kabila of Serving Rwanda's Interests . Natural Disasters Rwanda, Musanze Fire Loss Estimate: Rwf30bn Figure Remains Preliminary . ADVERTISEMENT Frequently asked questions about Chriss Eazy What is Chriss Eazy's real name? Chriss Eazy's real name is Christian Rukundo Nsengimana. Some platform biographies present the same names in the order Rukundo Christian Nsengimana. How old is Chriss Eazy? Chriss Eazy is 25 years old as of 21 August 2026. He was born on 27 February 2001. Where is Chriss Eazy from? He is from Kamenge in Kigali, Rwanda. His music and visual career developed within Kigali's contemporary creative scene. Is Chriss Eazy Rwandan? Yes. Chriss Eazy is a Rwandan singer, songwriter, rapper and video director. What song made Chriss Eazy famous? “Inana” produced his major breakthrough in 2022 after “Fasta” and “Amashu” introduced his move from rap toward melodic pop. What genre does Chriss Eazy make? He blends Afrobeats, Afro-pop, R&B and elements of hip-hop. He calls his personal approach “Afro-Eazy.” Has Chriss Eazy won awards? Yes. “JUGUMiLA” won Song of the Year at the 2024 Isango na Muzika Awards, and “FOLOMiANA” won Best Collaboration there in 2025. He was also a KISS Summer Awards winner in 2022. Does Chriss Eazy have an album? No full-length studio album has been verified as of August 2026. His catalogue is led by singles and collaborations. What are Chriss Eazy's biggest songs? His best-known songs include “Inana,” “Bana,” “JUGUMiLA,” “FOLOMiANA,” “Sambolera,” “Sekoma,” “Chocolate” and “NAUMiA.” What is Chriss Eazy's latest song? His latest verified release is “Wakanaka,” a single issued on 16 July 2026. ADVERTISEMENT Related Articles Justice & Crime F1 Will Polish Kagame’s Authoritarian Image” — Kayikwamba Wagner Congo's foreign minister questions Formula 1's Rwanda decision, citing M23, human rights and financing . 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At the Radisson Blu Mammy Yoko Hotel in Freetown, the 21st annual general meeting of the West Africa Telecommunications Regulators Assembly (WATRA) witnessed a significant call to action from the Minister of Communication, Technology and Innovation, Salima Mornorna Bah. Emphasizing consumer rights, Bah urged the assembly to enhance transparency, fairness, and accountability in their regulatory frameworks. During the event, Bah highlighted the urgent need for regulators to adapt to the rapid pace of technological advancements, including 5G, AI, and the Internet, to ensure the region isn't left behind in the global digital revolution. With a focus on fostering innovation and connectivity, the meeting aimed to shape a dynamic and inclusive digital future for West Africa. Sierra Leone, like its regional counterparts, is actively pursuing digital transformation programs to drive national development. The importance of mobile technologies in improving education, healthcare, entrepreneurship, and democratic participation was underscored, with a notable contribution of $144 billion to Africa's economy. The National Telecommunication Authority (NaTCA) Director General, Amara Brewah, highlighted the collaborative efforts of ICT regulators in addressing the challenges and opportunities presented by emerging telecommunications technologies. Brewah pointed to significant achievements in connectivity and digital inclusion, with a remarkable increase in mobile data penetration in Sierra Leone. WATRA's transformative journey was also a key topic, with Executive Secretary Aliyu Yusuf Aboki outlining the progress made towards the goals set in their 2022-2025 Strategic Plan. The establishment of working groups on Consumer Access and Experience, Infrastructure Development, and Cyber Security has been pivotal in driving the assembly's agenda forward. The assembly's commitment to financial sustainability and operational efficiency, through the adoption of digital capabilities, marks a new era of transparency and member engagement. As West Africa's telecommunications landscape continues to evolve, WATRA's collaborative approach and strategic initiatives promise to pave the way for a more connected and digitally empowered region. Continue Reading Full Article By Author Name Author Name Home Comment Mar 23, 2024 May 15, 2026 2 min read Copy link Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp Published Updated: Executive Secretary Aliyu Yusuf Aboki outlining the progress made towards the goals set in their 2022-2025 Strategic Plan At the Radisson Blu Mammy Yoko Hotel in Freetown, the 21st annual general meeting of the West Africa Telecommunications Regulators Assembly (WATRA) witnessed a significant call to action from the Minister of Communication, Technology and Innovation, Salima Mornorna Bah. Emphasizing consumer rights, Bah urged the assembly to enhance transparency, fairness, and accountability in their regulatory frameworks. During the event, Bah highlighted the urgent need for regulators to adapt to the rapid pace of technological advancements, including 5G, AI, and the Internet, to ensure the region isn't left behind in the global digital revolution. With a focus on fostering innovation and connectivity, the meeting aimed to shape a dynamic and inclusive digital future for West Africa. ADVERTISEMENT Sierra Leone, like its regional counterparts, is actively pursuing digital transformation programs to drive national development. The importance of mobile technologies in improving education, healthcare, entrepreneurship, and democratic participation was underscored, with a notable contribution of $144 billion to Africa's economy. The National Telecommunication Authority (NaTCA) Director General, Amara Brewah, highlighted the collaborative efforts of ICT regulators in addressing the challenges and opportunities presented by emerging telecommunications technologies. Brewah pointed to significant achievements in connectivity and digital inclusion, with a remarkable increase in mobile data penetration in Sierra Leone. WATRA's transformative journey was also a key topic, with Executive Secretary Aliyu Yusuf Aboki outlining the progress made towards the goals set in their 2022-2025 Strategic Plan. The establishment of working groups on Consumer Access and Experience, Infrastructure Development, and Cyber Security has been pivotal in driving the assembly's agenda forward. ADVERTISEMENT The assembly's commitment to financial sustainability and operational efficiency, through the adoption of digital capabilities, marks a new era of transparency and member engagement. As West Africa's telecommunications landscape continues to evolve, WATRA's collaborative approach and strategic initiatives promise to pave the way for a more connected and digitally empowered region. Trending Now Hyron Andrews Biography: His Rugby Career and Lions Tributes . Biography F1 Will Polish Kagame’s Authoritarian Image” — Kayikwamba Wagner . Justice & Crime Oluku Market Tanker Explosion: Death Toll Still Unconfirmed, 8 Injured . Accident News Fannie Masemola Reinstated as South Africa's Police Chief, Back Monday . Social Service Popular Today ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Related Articles Tags

The Ghana FA has reappointed Carlos Queiroz as Black Stars coach for a new mandate beginning with the next international window. ACCRA, Ghana — 3 September 2026: The Ghana Football Association has reappointed Carlos Queiroz as head coach of the Black Stars for a new mandate beginning with the next international window. The agreement follows discussions involving the GFA and Ghana's Ministry of Sports and Recreation, two months after Queiroz's previous assignment ended following the 2026 World Cup. The Ghana Football Association says it has reached an agreement for Queiroz to begin a new Black Stars mandate with the next international window. The announcement confirms his return but does not publish the contract length, salary or a detailed list of performance targets. GFA confirms a new mandate The Ghana Football Association announcement says Queiroz will lead the senior men's national team in the next phase of its programme. The federation described the arrangement as a new coaching mandate rather than an extension whose full terms were made public. According to the GFA, the decision followed talks with the Ministry of Sports and Recreation. The federation cited Queiroz's international experience, technical knowledge and familiarity with the Black Stars as reasons for bringing him back. FIFA also confirmed the reappointment , placing the new spell after Ghana's Round-of-32 exit from the 2026 World Cup. The governing body's report says the 73-year-old had stepped down when the earlier mandate concluded. Neither the GFA announcement nor FIFA's report supplied a contract end date, salary or release clause. Those details should remain undisclosed unless the federation publishes them. What happened during his first Ghana spell Queiroz first took charge of Ghana in April 2026 after Otto Addo left the role. He led the team into the expanded World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico. Ghana beat Panama 1-0 and drew 0-0 with England in the group phase. A 2-1 defeat by Croatia left the Black Stars to advance as one of the best third-placed teams before Colombia eliminated them 1-0 in the Round of 32. Continue Reading Full Article SPORTS TRENDS Carlos Queiroz Reappointed as Ghana Coach By Witty Pascal Entertainment Editor Witty Pascal Home Comment Sep 3, 2026 Sep 3, 2026 4 min read Copy link Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp Published Updated: ACCRA, Ghana — 3 September 2026: The Ghana Football Association has reappointed Carlos Queiroz as head coach of the Black Stars for a new mandate beginning with the next international window. The agreement follows discussions involving the GFA and Ghana's Ministry of Sports and Recreation, two months after Queiroz's previous assignment ended following the 2026 World Cup. The Ghana Football Association says it has reached an agreement for Queiroz to begin a new Black Stars mandate with the next international window. The announcement confirms his return but does not publish the contract length, salary or a detailed list of performance targets. GFA confirms a new mandate The Ghana Football Association announcement says Queiroz will lead the senior men's national team in the next phase of its programme. The federation described the arrangement as a new coaching mandate rather than an extension whose full terms were made public. According to the GFA, the decision followed talks with the Ministry of Sports and Recreation. The federation cited Queiroz's international experience, technical knowledge and familiarity with the Black Stars as reasons for bringing him back. ADVERTISEMENT FIFA also confirmed the reappointment , placing the new spell after Ghana's Round-of-32 exit from the 2026 World Cup. The governing body's report says the 73-year-old had stepped down when the earlier mandate concluded. Neither the GFA announcement nor FIFA's report supplied a contract end date, salary or release clause. Those details should remain undisclosed unless the federation publishes them. What happened during his first Ghana spell Queiroz first took charge of Ghana in April 2026 after Otto Addo left the role. He led the team into the expanded World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico. Ghana beat Panama 1-0 and drew 0-0 with England in the group phase. A 2-1 defeat by Croatia left the Black Stars to advance as one of the best third-placed teams before Colombia eliminated them 1-0 in the Round of 32. Queiroz's initial mandate ended after that tournament. The distinction matters because the latest announcement is not evidence that he served continuously without interruption; it marks a return agreed after further discussions. ADVERTISEMENT XTRAfrica's 2026 World Cup overview set that campaign within Africa's record representation at the expanded tournament. Ghana's early exit created a new debate about how to turn tournament qualification into a more stable cycle. The next Black Stars task Queiroz's new spell begins with the upcoming international window. FIFA's report points to Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches against Côte d'Ivoire, Gambia and Somalia in Group C. That schedule gives the appointment immediate competitive significance. The Black Stars are moving from a short World Cup assignment into another continental campaign, where squad renewal, consistency and results will determine whether the new mandate gains support. The GFA has not yet published a full technical-team announcement with every staff role. It also said further details would be communicated, leaving room for later confirmation on staffing and the precise terms of the agreement. Trending Now Hyron Andrews Biography: His Rugby Career and Lions Tributes . Biography F1 Will Polish Kagame’s Authoritarian Image” — Kayikwamba Wagner . Justice & Crime Oluku Market Tanker Explosion: Death Toll Still Unconfirmed, 8 Injured . 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It does not guarantee results, but it explains why the federation chose continuity with a figure who already knows the players and administration. Al Jazeera's report on the return described the move as a reappointment after the World Cup spell ended. Goal's coverage similarly framed it as a fresh agreement rather than an unbroken tenure. The clearest confirmed position is therefore simple: Carlos Queiroz is Ghana's head coach again, and the next international window starts the new mandate. Contract duration, pay and long-term targets remain to be published. ADVERTISEMENT Related Articles Biography Gamal Nkrumah Biography: Journalism, Family and Legacy The Ghanaian journalist built a career in Cairo while carrying a historic family name. . Education GES Promotion Status 2026: How Ghanaian Teachers Can Check GES has asked applicants to check their 2026 promotion status on 15 October. Read the safe steps. . 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A violent clash between two clans in central Somalia has resulted in the deaths of at least 55 people and injuries to 155 others, according to residents and medical officials. The conflict erupted over the weekend between the Dir and Marihan clans in Abudwaq and Herale towns, over control of grazing land and water points. The federal government of Somalia, already grappling with violence from the Al Qaeda-linked al Shabaab group, is now facing the additional challenge of clan-based conflicts. Farah Nur, a clan elder from Herale, expressed frustration over the delayed intervention by government forces. "Government forces came late. Unfortunately, 55 people died, this includes both clans," he said. "It was easy to stop (the fight) but it didn't happen. The situation got out of hand and spread like a wildfire." Medical personnel from hospitals in Herale, Abudwaq, and nearby towns reported treating 115 wounded individuals. Those who lost their lives were buried immediately by their communities. The conflict is believed to have deeper roots, with suspicions that al Shabaab may have played a role in inciting the violence. Ahmed Shire Falagle, a security adviser to the president of Galmudug state, noted, "We believe al Shabaab is indirectly behind this strange war. These are two brotherly clans that jointly used to defeat al Shabaab." The fighting has temporarily ceased following the arrival of federal government soldiers, though the atmosphere remains tense. "There is (a) ceasefire but the mood is not good. A permanent ceasefire is needed," said Sadia Hussein, a mother of four from Abudwaq. As Somalia continues to navigate its complex security landscape, the need for effective and timely intervention in such conflicts is more critical than ever to prevent further loss of life and to maintain stability in the region. By Author Name Author Name Home Comment Jun 10, 2024 May 15, 2026 2 min read Copy link Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp Published Updated: A violent clash between two clans in central Somalia has resulted in the deaths of at least 55 people and injuries to 155 others, according to residents and medical officials. The conflict erupted over the weekend between the Dir and Marihan clans in Abudwaq and Herale towns, over control of grazing land and water points. The federal government of Somalia, already grappling with violence from the Al Qaeda-linked al Shabaab group, is now facing the additional challenge of clan-based conflicts. Farah Nur, a clan elder from Herale, expressed frustration over the delayed intervention by government forces. "Government forces came late. Unfortunately, 55 people died, this includes both clans," he said. "It was easy to stop (the fight) but it didn't happen. The situation got out of hand and spread like a wildfire." ADVERTISEMENT Medical personnel from hospitals in Herale, Abudwaq, and nearby towns reported treating 115 wounded individuals. Those who lost their lives were buried immediately by their communities. The conflict is believed to have deeper roots, with suspicions that al Shabaab may have played a role in inciting the violence. ADVERTISEMENT Ahmed Shire Falagle, a security adviser to the president of Galmudug state, noted, "We believe al Shabaab is indirectly behind this strange war. These are two brotherly clans that jointly used to defeat al Shabaab." The fighting has temporarily ceased following the arrival of federal government soldiers, though the atmosphere remains tense. "There is (a) ceasefire but the mood is not good. A permanent ceasefire is needed," said Sadia Hussein, a mother of four from Abudwaq. As Somalia continues to navigate its complex security landscape, the need for effective and timely intervention in such conflicts is more critical than ever to prevent further loss of life and to maintain stability in the region. Trending Now Hyron Andrews Biography: His Rugby Career and Lions Tributes . Biography F1 Will Polish Kagame’s Authoritarian Image” — Kayikwamba Wagner . Justice & Crime Oluku Market Tanker Explosion: Death Toll Still Unconfirmed, 8 Injured . Accident News Fannie Masemola Reinstated as South Africa's Police Chief, Back Monday . Social Service Popular Today ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Related Articles Tags

Discover how Suri scarification is created through skin cutting, controlled healing and endurance and what the permanent raised scars may represent. A finished scarification pattern can look remarkably precise. Small raised marks follow one another across the shoulder, chest, arm or face, turning the skin into a permanent design. From a distance, the scars may resemble beads arranged beneath the surface of the body. But every raised mark begins as an open wound. Among some Suri communities in southwestern Ethiopia, scarification is created by deliberately lifting, cutting and removing small sections of skin. The procedure may be repeated for hours as blood flows from the wounds. Materials such as ash or mud may then be placed on the injured skin, influencing how it heals and helping the scars become more visible. It is a painful process, but describing it only through pain misses much of its meaning. Scarification can also involve beauty, courage, endurance, attraction and public identity. The scars remain long after the wounds have closed, becoming part of how a person’s body is seen by others. At the same time, not every Suri scar carries the same message. Some are deliberately created as decoration. Others may be connected to fighting, personal history or social recognition. Reliable research does not support the popular claim that every pattern has one fixed meaning. Understanding Suri scarification therefore requires looking beyond the striking photographs. The real story lies in the cutting, the bleeding, the difficult healing and the social world in which those scars become meaningful. Who Are the Suri? The Suri live mainly in southwestern Ethiopia, close to the border with South Sudan. They are agro-pastoralists whose lives have traditionally depended on cattle, seasonal cultivation and access to land and water. Also read our detailed article on Who Are the Suri People? Ethiopia’s Proud Warrior Culture Different publications use names such as Suri, Surma, Chai and Tirmaga, sometimes as if they describe exactly the same group. The reality is more complicated. Suri-speaking communities are related, but customs and interpretations may vary between places, generations and individuals. Continue Reading Full Article AFRICAN CULTURE The Painful Process Behind Suri Scarification By Neema Asha Mwakalinga Travel & Culture Expert Neema Asha Mwakalinga Home Comment Jul 14, 2026 Jul 14, 2026 18 min read Copy link Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp Published Updated: A finished scarification pattern can look remarkably precise. Small raised marks follow one another across the shoulder, chest, arm or face, turning the skin into a permanent design. From a distance, the scars may resemble beads arranged beneath the surface of the body. But every raised mark begins as an open wound. Among some Suri communities in southwestern Ethiopia, scarification is created by deliberately lifting, cutting and removing small sections of skin. The procedure may be repeated for hours as blood flows from the wounds. Materials such as ash or mud may then be placed on the injured skin, influencing how it heals and helping the scars become more visible. Men from the Mursi tribe decoratively scarring skin. One man lifts another’s skin with an acacia spine and cuts it with a razor blade, Ethiopia, March 2015. It is a painful process, but describing it only through pain misses much of its meaning. Scarification can also involve beauty, courage, endurance, attraction and public identity. The scars remain long after the wounds have closed, becoming part of how a person’s body is seen by others. At the same time, not every Suri scar carries the same message. Some are deliberately created as decoration. Others may be connected to fighting, personal history or social recognition. Reliable research does not support the popular claim that every pattern has one fixed meaning. Understanding Suri scarification therefore requires looking beyond the striking photographs. The real story lies in the cutting, the bleeding, the difficult healing and the social world in which those scars become meaningful. Who Are the Suri? Two Suri women display crescent-shaped forehead scarification and stretched earlobes, with one wearing a large lip ring as part of traditional body adornment. The Suri live mainly in southwestern Ethiopia, close to the border with South Sudan. They are agro-pastoralists whose lives have traditionally depended on cattle, seasonal cultivation and access to land and water. Also read our detailed article on Who Are the Suri People? Ethiopia’s Proud Warrior Culture Different publications use names such as Suri, Surma, Chai and Tirmaga, sometimes as if they describe exactly the same group. The reality is more complicated. Suri-speaking communities are related, but customs and interpretations may vary between places, generations and individuals. This distinction matters when discussing scarification. An observation recorded in one Suri or Surma community cannot automatically be treated as a rule followed by everyone. It is safer to say that scarification has been documented among the Suri, including on the bodies of women, men and young people, but the design, purpose and social meaning of a mark may depend on its location and the circumstances in which it was created. Scarification also exists alongside other forms of Suri bodily expression. These include temporary body painting, hairstyles, beads, stretched earlobes and, among some women, lip plates. Together, these practices shape how people present themselves during daily life, ceremonies, courtship, fighting and encounters with outsiders. What Is Scarification? Scarification is the intentional creation of permanent marks by cutting, removing, burning or otherwise injuring the skin. Unlike tattooing, which introduces pigment beneath the skin, scarification changes the texture of the skin itself. The Pitt Rivers Museum at the University of Oxford describes it as an invasive form of permanent body marking in which cutting and the healing process are manipulated to produce scars. Different techniques create different results. A cut drawn along the surface may leave a relatively flat line. Small sections of skin can also be lifted with a thorn or hook and sliced away, producing round wounds. When many wounds are arranged together, they can heal into rows, curves or more complicated patterns. The raised marks are often casually described as keloids, but that term is not always medically accurate. A true keloid grows beyond the boundaries of the original wound. Some scarification marks may instead be hypertrophic scars raised tissue that remains within the injured area.Unless the scars have been medically examined, raised scarification is usually the safer description. How the Suri Scarification Process Begins When Does the Scarification Process Begin? Reliable sources do not establish one universal age at which all Suri people begin scarification. The clearest age-related account comes from the neighbouring Mursi, whose body-marking traditions share regional similarities with those of the Suri but should not be treated as identical. According to Mursi Online , boys and girls traditionally begin making decorative scars called kitchoga as they approach their full adult height. For girls, the preferred period begins after the breasts have developed. People explain that scars made earlier may fade as the body continues growing, while beginning the process after childbirth is uncommon. Older boys and young men may continue adding scars even after becoming fathers. The process may also remain unfinished. Mursi Online reports that some married women said they had stopped because the cutting was too painful, while others said they had simply forgotten to complete their patterns. This shows that scarification is not necessarily performed in one session or completed by everyone. Men from the Surma decoratively scarring skin. One man lifts another’s skin with an acacia spine and cuts it with a razor blade, Ethiopia, March 2015. ADVERTISEMENT One of the clearest published descriptions of the physical process appears in a 2017 study by Roland Garve and his colleagues . Their article, Scarification in Sub-Saharan Africa: Social Skin, Remedy and Medical Import, includes an observed scarification procedure involving a Surma woman in southwestern Ethiopia. In that documented case, the intended design was not first drawn or painted on the woman’s skin. The person performing the procedure worked directly on the selected area. A small portion of skin was lifted using a wooden hook or a sharp thorn. Once raised, the skin was sliced or removed with a razor blade. The action created a small wound that would later become one part of the finished pattern. The same process was then repeated. Each wound may look minor when seen separately, but a complete design can require dozens or even hundreds of individual cuts. The scarifier must control the distance and arrangement of the wounds while the person receiving the scars remains still. Garve and his colleagues reported that the procedure continued for hours despite ongoing bleeding (Garve et al., 2017, pp. 709–710). That detail reveals the physical reality hidden beneath the healed patterns seen in photographs. This was not a single quick incision. It was the repeated lifting and cutting of living skin. Hours of Cutting and Bleeding Bleeding at initial cutting Bleeding at initial cutting Bleeding at initial cutting Calling Suri scarification painful is not simply an attempt to create a dramatic headline. Cutting through the skin activates pain receptors and damages blood vessels. Repeating the process over a wide area increases both the injury and the physical strain. The person must endure the initial cuts, the repeated contact around fresh wounds and the continued bleeding. Areas such as the chest and shoulder also move as the person breathes, walks or uses an arm, making the period after the procedure uncomfortable. In the case observed by Garve and his colleagues, coagulated blood was occasionally removed using water that was not sterile. The wounds were then treated with ash and mud ( Garve et al., 2017, p. 710 ). The study does not record the woman’s personal description of the pain. It would therefore be irresponsible to invent scenes of screaming, fainting or forced endurance. Nevertheless, the documented procedure lifting skin, cutting it away and repeating that action for hours provides enough evidence to recognize its painful nature. The discomfort may also continue after the cutting ends. Fresh wounds can sting, swell and become sensitive to touch. Clothing, sleeping positions and ordinary movement may irritate the area. If inflammation or infection develops, healing can become even more painful. A young man displays fresh cuts and healed raised scars across her chest, showing different stages The finished scars may be admired for years, but they are produced through a difficult period in which the body must repair numerous injuries at once. Why Ash and Mud May Be Placed in the Wounds Materials introduced into scarification wounds can affect how the skin heals. According to the broader scarification research, substances such as ash, clay or other materials may irritate the wounds, slow natural closure or encourage the formation of more prominent scar tissue. Garve and his colleagues specifically observed ash and mud being applied during the Surma procedure. However, their account should not be expanded into a universal rule. It does not prove that all Suri scarification uses the same substances or follows the same method. Popular articles sometimes claim that particular plants, animal products or secret medicines are always rubbed into Suri wounds. Such statements require direct evidence. Without a reliable Suri source identifying the ingredients, they should not be repeated as fact. It is also misleading to say that the purpose is simply to “infect” the wound. Manipulating healing may help create a raised result, but infection is a dangerous medical complication, not merely a normal artistic stage. The difference is important. A wound can become irritated and develop prominent scar tissue without deliberately being infected. How the Raised Patterns Develop The final design does not appear immediately after the procedure. At first, the skin contains a collection of open wounds arranged in a planned formation. The body responds by stopping the bleeding, producing inflammation and creating new tissue. Fibroblast cells help manufacture collagen, a structural protein used to repair damaged skin. As collagen accumulates, the wounds gradually close and scar tissue forms. ADVERTISEMENT Some bodies produce more raised tissue than others. The final appearance may depend on genetics, the depth of each cut, its position, the substances applied and how the wounds are treated during healing. Raised scarification patterns mark the chest and shoulder of a Suri man, forming permanent symbols through deliberate skin cutting and healing. Marks on areas of skin under tension, including the chest and shoulders, may heal differently from those on other parts of the body. Infection or repeated irritation can also change the outcome. As the swelling settles and the surface closes, the design becomes more recognizable. Rows of small raised scars can form curves, dots and geometric arrangements that remain visible for life. The scar is therefore both the intended result and the body’s biological response to injury. The scarifier creates the wounds, but the individual body completes the pattern through healing. What Do Suri Scars Mean? There is no single meaning that explains every Suri scar.Some raised patterns are clearly arranged with visual appearance in mind. They decorate the body in a permanent way and may be admired as expressions of beauty. The placement of the marks across the chest, shoulders, arms or face can draw attention to the shape and movement of the body. Raised scarification patterns cover backs, shoulders and breasts, showing how deliberate skin cutting can heal into permanent decorative designs. But beauty does not exclude other meanings. The process itself can demonstrate endurance. A person who completes hours of cutting and then passes through the healing period carries visible evidence of that experience. Scars may also contribute to identity and belonging. Permanent body marks can be recognized by people who understand the social environment in which they were created, even when an outsider sees only decoration. The Pitt Rivers Museum reports that some Suri men’s scars have been interpreted as records of killing an enemy. It describes particular arm placements associated with male and female victims. That claim must be attributed carefully. It does not mean every scar on a Suri man records a killing, nor does it establish that the interpretation applies across all Suri communities and periods. A responsible explanation leaves space for variation. A scar may be beautiful, personal and socially meaningful at the same time. Also read our detailed article on Meaning Behind Suri Scarification and Body Marking Women’s Scarification and the Limits of the Evidence Women with elaborate raised patterns are among the most widely circulated images of the Suri. Scars may appear on the arms, shoulders, chest, abdomen or face, often arranged in repeated dotted or curved designs. A practitioner lifts the skin with a thorn before cutting it with a razor blade, creating small wounds that will heal into raised scarification patterns. Online descriptions frequently state that these marks prove adulthood, fertility, readiness for marriage or the ability to survive childbirth. Those explanations may sound believable because similar meanings have been documented in other African societies. However, customs from one community should not be transferred automatically to another. The strongest sources used for this article document the appearance and physical production of Suri women’s scarification more clearly than they document a fixed meaning for every pattern. Beauty, bodily presentation and social identity are relevant themes, but broader claims require direct testimony from Suri women or detailed community-specific research. A practitioner lifts the skin with a thorn before cutting it with a razor blade, creating small wounds that will heal into raised scarification patterns. This evidence gap should not be hidden. Admitting what is not yet firmly established produces a more honest article than presenting a dramatic but unsupported explanation. Suri women are not simply subjects in photographs. Their choices, circumstances and interpretations should be central to any complete account of what their scars mean. Also read our article on why Suri paint their bodies Intentional Scarification Is Not the Same as a Fighting Scar Suri men are also known for donga, a highly organized form of stick fighting in which young men demonstrate strength, courage and fighting ability before spectators. Donga can leave permanent injuries. A man may carry scars on his head or body after being struck during a fight. These marks are different from designs created through deliberate cutting, even though both can become socially meaningful. Trending Now Hyron Andrews Biography: His Rugby Career and Lions Tributes . Biography F1 Will Polish Kagame’s Authoritarian Image” — Kayikwamba Wagner . Justice & Crime Oluku Market Tanker Explosion: Death Toll Still Unconfirmed, 8 Injured . Accident News Fannie Masemola Reinstated as South Africa's Police Chief, Back Monday . Social Service Popular Today African Culture Disability-Selective Infanticide: The Hidden History in Maasailand . 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Both may later carry pride, memory or recognition, but they reach the body through different processes. The Risk of Infection and Other Complications Traditional scarification involves opening the body’s natural protective barrier. Once the skin is cut, bacteria and other organisms have a possible route into the tissue. Medical risk increases when instruments are not sterilized, when the same blade is used on several people or when unclean substances are introduced into the wounds. Garve and his colleagues identify both local and systemic infections as possible complications of scarification ( 2017, pp. 712–713 ). A practitioner treats fresh scarification cuts, a process that can carry infection, tetanus and blood-borne disease risks when tools or materials are not sterile. The risks include delayed healing, bacterial infection, tetanus and, in severe cases, sepsis. Reused contaminated instruments may also create a route for blood-borne infections such as hepatitis B, hepatitis C or HIV. The researchers caution that studies do not always prove that a particular infection was transmitted directly through scarification. The accurate conclusion is therefore that unsafe scarification creates a risk of transmission, not that everyone who undergoes it becomes infected. Modern medical knowledge does not erase the cultural value people may place on scarification. It does, however, support the use of sterile blades, clean water, hygienic wound care and informed adult consent.Cultural respect should never require ignoring preventable harm. When Suri Bodies Become Tourist Spectacles Suri scarification is now seen far beyond southwestern Ethiopia. Photographs of raised scars, lip plates and painted bodies circulate through travel magazines, documentaries, social media and tourism advertising. Anthropologist Jon Abbink warns that outsiders have often approached the Suri through an expectation of discovering a remote and visually spectacular “tribe.” In this process, Suri people can be reduced to exotic images while their modern lives and individual interests disappear ( Abbink, 2009, pp. 893–924 ). Scarification is especially vulnerable to this kind of treatment. A photographer may isolate a patterned shoulder or chest without explaining the person, the process or the uncertainty surrounding the scars’ meaning. The resulting image can be beautiful, but it can also turn pain into entertainment. Beautiful result on a suri person Beautiful result on a suri person Beautiful result on a suri person A better approach recognizes that the Suri are living people responding to tourism, education, healthcare, religion, markets, state policies and changing personal preferences. Scarification should not be presented as a practice frozen in an untouched past. Some people may value it deeply. Others may choose fewer marks or none at all. Traditions can remain meaningful while also changing. Looking Beyond the Pain Suri scarification begins with injury. Skin is lifted, sliced and sometimes removed. The cutting may continue for hours. Blood is cleared away, substances may be placed in the wounds, and the body is left to transform those injuries into permanent raised patterns. That process is undeniably painful. But pain is not the complete story. The scars can become part of beauty, memory, endurance and public identity. They may communicate something about a person’s experiences, or they may simply be admired as deliberate adornment. In other cases, their precise meaning may remain personal or uncertain. The most responsible way to write about Suri scarification is therefore to resist two easy extremes. It should not be romanticized as harmless decoration, but it should not be presented as meaningless brutality either. Each finished pattern carries evidence of cutting and healing. Yet behind the scar is a person not a tourist attraction, not a symbol of a supposedly frozen culture and not merely a body that endured pain.The scars are permanent, but their meanings are human, varied and still changing. Reference: Garve, R. et al. (2017), “Scarification in Sub-Saharan Africa: Social Skin, Remedy and Medical Import”, Tropical Medicine & International Health , 22(6), pp. 708–715. Martin, D. L. (2021), “ Violence and Masculinity in Small-Scale Societies ”, Current Anthropology, 62(S23), pp. S169–S181. Pitt Rivers Museum, “ Scarification”, University of Oxford . Abbink, J. (2009), “Suri Images: The Return of Exoticism and the Commodification of an Ethiopian ‘Tribe’”, Cahiers d’Études Africaines , 49(196), pp. 893–924. 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Drone strikes hit Goma in eastern DRC, killing a French UNICEF worker as the conflict with AFC/M23 rebels intensifies. A drone strike hit the eastern Congolese city of Goma early Wednesday, killing at least three people, including a French humanitarian worker employed by UNICEF , according to rebel officials and the United Nations. The attack marks a significant escalation in the conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. The strike occurred at around 4 a.m. , when two explosions were heard across the city. Windows and doors shook as residents reported the blasts, followed by ambulance sirens moving through the affected neighborhood. According to the AFC/M23 rebel movement, which controls Goma , the drones were launched by the Congolese army and struck a residential area in the lakeside city. A senior official from the group said one of the drones hit a house rented by UNICEF personnel. A UNICEF official confirmed that one of the victims was a French national working for the agency , making the incident one of the most serious attacks involving an international humanitarian worker in the city since the rebels seized Goma last year. The rebels also said a second drone targeted the residence of AFC/M23 political coordinator Corneille Nangaa , but the device fell into Lake Kivu without causing casualties. French President Emmanuel Macron condemned the attack and called for strict respect for international humanitarian law. European Commissioner Hadja Lahbib also urged that aid workers must never be targeted. The Congolese army declined to comment , while the government had not immediately responded to requests for clarification on the allegations. The strikes come amid an expanding use of drones in the eastern Congo conflict. In February, AFC/M23 military spokesperson Willy Ngoma was killed in a separate drone attack near the strategic mining town of Rubaya, roughly 60 kilometers northwest of Goma. Rebel officials have also reported recent drone incidents targeting infrastructure around Kisangani airport , suggesting the aerial dimension of the conflict is intensifying. Despite diplomatic mediation efforts led by countries including Qatar and the United States , fighting continues on multiple fronts in eastern Congo, raising concerns about the safety of civilians and humanitarian personnel operating in the region. Continue Reading Full Article JUSTICE & CRIME Drone Strike in Goma Kills Aid Worker, Escalates Congo Conflict By Serge Kitoko Tshibanda Political Analyst Serge Kitoko Tshibanda Home Comment Mar 11, 2026 May 15, 2026 3 min read Copy link Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp Published Updated: A drone strike hit the eastern Congolese city of Goma early Wednesday, killing at least three people, including a French humanitarian worker employed by UNICEF , according to rebel officials and the United Nations. The attack marks a significant escalation in the conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. The strike occurred at around 4 a.m. , when two explosions were heard across the city. Windows and doors shook as residents reported the blasts, followed by ambulance sirens moving through the affected neighborhood. According to the AFC/M23 rebel movement, which controls Goma , the drones were launched by the Congolese army and struck a residential area in the lakeside city. A senior official from the group said one of the drones hit a house rented by UNICEF personnel. ADVERTISEMENT A UNICEF official confirmed that one of the victims was a French national working for the agency , making the incident one of the most serious attacks involving an international humanitarian worker in the city since the rebels seized Goma last year. The rebels also said a second drone targeted the residence of AFC/M23 political coordinator Corneille Nangaa , but the device fell into Lake Kivu without causing casualties. French President Emmanuel Macron condemned the attack and called for strict respect for international humanitarian law. European Commissioner Hadja Lahbib also urged that aid workers must never be targeted. ADVERTISEMENT The Congolese army declined to comment , while the government had not immediately responded to requests for clarification on the allegations. The strikes come amid an expanding use of drones in the eastern Congo conflict. In February, AFC/M23 military spokesperson Willy Ngoma was killed in a separate drone attack near the strategic mining town of Rubaya, roughly 60 kilometers northwest of Goma. Rebel officials have also reported recent drone incidents targeting infrastructure around Kisangani airport , suggesting the aerial dimension of the conflict is intensifying. Trending Now Hyron Andrews Biography: His Rugby Career and Lions Tributes . Biography F1 Will Polish Kagame’s Authoritarian Image” — Kayikwamba Wagner . Justice & Crime Oluku Market Tanker Explosion: Death Toll Still Unconfirmed, 8 Injured . Accident News Fannie Masemola Reinstated as South Africa's Police Chief, Back Monday . Social Service Popular Today Economic Policies DRC Creates Deposit Guarantee Fund to Protect Bank Customers . Social Service DRC Moves to Bring More Public Workers Onto the Payroll . Development DRC Plans $440 Million for Rural Water, Electricity and Infrastructure . 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Congolese businesses and diaspora investors are invited to prepare projects for the UK–DRC Economic Forum in London from November 2–4. KINSHASA — September 8, 2026 — Congolese businesses, entrepreneurs and diaspora investors are being invited to prepare bankable projects for the UK–DRC Economic Forum, scheduled to take place in London from November 2–4, 2026. The Democratic Republic of the Congo formally began preparations for the gathering during a pre-launch event in Kinshasa on September 8. External Trade Minister Julien Paluku Kahongya called on Congolese economic operators to register in large numbers, with particular encouragement directed toward young people and women entrepreneurs. The forum is intended to connect Congolese companies with British investors, businesses and institutions through direct commercial meetings. Organizers say the programme will include business-to-business and business-to-government discussions designed to produce partnerships and memoranda of understanding. Read the September 8 forum announcement Congo asks businesses to bring investment-ready projects The government wants Congolese participants to arrive in London with projects that investors can evaluate rather than general descriptions of business ideas. That means participating companies will need to explain the opportunity they are presenting, the capital or technical partnership required, the intended market and how the project can generate revenue and operate sustainably. Energy, road infrastructure, commerce and youth skills development have been identified among the forum's priority areas. Earlier preparatory discussions also highlighted agriculture, mining, environmental projects and the promotion of products made in the DRC. Baroness Sandip Verma, a member of the British House of Lords and president of the UK–DRC Business Partnership Consortium, has invited businesses, investors, institutions, government representatives, diaspora members, entrepreneurs and professionals to express interest in participating. She said the gathering would bring together decision-makers, investors, business leaders, public institutions and academics to examine viable projects and develop long-term partnerships. Continue Reading Full Article ECONOMIC POLICIES UK–DRC Forum Opens London Opportunity for Congolese Firms By Neema Asha Mwakalinga Travel & Culture Expert Neema Asha Mwakalinga Home Comment Sep 8, 2026 Sep 8, 2026 5 min read Copy link Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp Published Updated: KINSHASA — September 8, 2026 — Congolese businesses, entrepreneurs and diaspora investors are being invited to prepare bankable projects for the UK–DRC Economic Forum, scheduled to take place in London from November 2–4, 2026. The Democratic Republic of the Congo formally began preparations for the gathering during a pre-launch event in Kinshasa on September 8. External Trade Minister Julien Paluku Kahongya called on Congolese economic operators to register in large numbers, with particular encouragement directed toward young people and women entrepreneurs. The forum is intended to connect Congolese companies with British investors, businesses and institutions through direct commercial meetings. Organizers say the programme will include business-to-business and business-to-government discussions designed to produce partnerships and memoranda of understanding. Read the September 8 forum announcement Congo asks businesses to bring investment-ready projects The government wants Congolese participants to arrive in London with projects that investors can evaluate rather than general descriptions of business ideas. That means participating companies will need to explain the opportunity they are presenting, the capital or technical partnership required, the intended market and how the project can generate revenue and operate sustainably. ADVERTISEMENT Energy, road infrastructure, commerce and youth skills development have been identified among the forum's priority areas. Earlier preparatory discussions also highlighted agriculture, mining, environmental projects and the promotion of products made in the DRC. Baroness Sandip Verma, a member of the British House of Lords and president of the UK–DRC Business Partnership Consortium, has invited businesses, investors, institutions, government representatives, diaspora members, entrepreneurs and professionals to express interest in participating. She said the gathering would bring together decision-makers, investors, business leaders, public institutions and academics to examine viable projects and develop long-term partnerships. Forum builds on the new UK–DRC Chamber of Commerce The London event follows the launch of the UK–DRC Chamber of Commerce in Kinshasa in March 2026. The British government described the chamber as a platform for strengthening commercial ties and helping British and Congolese businesses trade and invest together. During the same period, the United Kingdom announced new economic initiatives involving finance for Congolese businesses, clean energy and agriculture. ADVERTISEMENT These included a $25 million British International Investment loan to Rawbank aimed at expanding financing for small and medium-sized enterprises and non-mining companies. The United Kingdom also announced support for clean-energy investment and climate-smart agribusiness. Read the UK government's announcement on trade and investment cooperation with the DRC The DRC Ministry of External Trade says the commercial framework between the two countries allows 99.8% of Congolese products, including coffee, cocoa and spices, to enter the British market without customs duties. The government wants Congolese producers to make greater use of this access while improving compliance with British quality, traceability and product standards. Read the DRC Ministry of External Trade's UK–DRC Chamber announcement Bilateral trade remains small despite the opportunity Official British figures show why both sides are seeking a larger commercial relationship. Total trade in goods and services between the United Kingdom and the DRC reached £145 million in the four quarters ending in March 2026, according to the UK Department for Business and Trade. British exports to the DRC represented £105 million, while imports from the DRC stood at £40 million. 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Those figures indicate that the economic relationship remains limited compared with the DRC's population, natural resources and investment needs. The London forum is therefore an opportunity to move from diplomatic commitments toward measurable trade, financing and project agreements. View the official UK–DRC trade and investment factsheet What Congolese companies should prepare Businesses interested in participating should begin developing a concise investor package containing: A clear description of the company and its ownership Registration and compliance documents The problem the proposed project will solve The amount and type of financing required Revenue forecasts and evidence of customer demand Existing assets, licences or commercial agreements The proposed role of the British partner Expected employment and economic impact in the DRC A practical implementation schedule Companies seeking export opportunities should also prepare product samples, production-capacity figures, pricing, certification records and information showing their ability to meet British standards consistently. A preparatory committee is expected to support the Congolese delegation and help facilitate visa procedures for approved participants. 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Nigerian singer Harrysong says he is dating multiple women in a consensual arrangement after his marriage ended in 2024. Nigerian singer Harrison Tare Okiri, professionally known as Harrysong , has disclosed that he is currently in a polygamous relationship, following the end of his marriage to Alexer Peres . The musician made the revelation during an interview on Yanga FM in Lagos, where he explained that he is dating multiple women at the same time. According to him, all parties involved are aware of one another and have willingly agreed to the arrangement. Harrysong , who is a father of two, said he does not see polygamy as a problem, stressing that the relationships are based on mutual consent and respect. He added that none of the women involved was pressured into the situation and that everyone is treated fairly. The singer also disclosed that some of the women he is dating are foreigners, including an American. His comments come nearly two years after his marriage to Alexer Peres ended in 2024, about three years after they tied the knot. Following the separation, Harrysong had publicly alleged that his former wife became pregnant for another man while they were still married and claimed they had not been intimate for more than a year. Alexer Peres , however, denied those allegations, accusing the singer of domestic abuse and claiming that he was unfaithful to her on their wedding night. The interview has since sparked renewed public discussion around relationships, personal choice, and celebrity private lives. Source: Tribune Online Continue Reading Full Article ENTERTAINMENT Harrysong Confirms He Is in a Polygamous Relationship By Witty Pascal Entertainment Editor Witty Pascal Home Comment Jan 13, 2026 May 15, 2026 2 min read Copy link Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp Published Updated: Nigerian singer Harrison Tare Okiri, professionally known as Harrysong , has disclosed that he is currently in a polygamous relationship, following the end of his marriage to Alexer Peres . The musician made the revelation during an interview on Yanga FM in Lagos, where he explained that he is dating multiple women at the same time. According to him, all parties involved are aware of one another and have willingly agreed to the arrangement. Harrysong , who is a father of two, said he does not see polygamy as a problem, stressing that the relationships are based on mutual consent and respect. He added that none of the women involved was pressured into the situation and that everyone is treated fairly. ADVERTISEMENT The singer also disclosed that some of the women he is dating are foreigners, including an American. His comments come nearly two years after his marriage to Alexer Peres ended in 2024, about three years after they tied the knot. ADVERTISEMENT Following the separation, Harrysong had publicly alleged that his former wife became pregnant for another man while they were still married and claimed they had not been intimate for more than a year. Alexer Peres , however, denied those allegations, accusing the singer of domestic abuse and claiming that he was unfaithful to her on their wedding night. The interview has since sparked renewed public discussion around relationships, personal choice, and celebrity private lives. Trending Now Hyron Andrews Biography: His Rugby Career and Lions Tributes . Biography F1 Will Polish Kagame’s Authoritarian Image” — Kayikwamba Wagner . Justice & Crime Oluku Market Tanker Explosion: Death Toll Still Unconfirmed, 8 Injured . Accident News Fannie Masemola Reinstated as South Africa's Police Chief, Back Monday . Social Service Popular Today Biography Poco Lee Biography: Age, Real Name, Dance Career and Songs . Biography Eric Omondi Biography: Comedy, Activism and Public Life . Biography Who Is Snit Habteab, Eritrea’s Miss World Trailblazer? . Entertainment Poco Lee UK Case Sparks Consent Debate Among Nigerian Stars . Entertainment FOLA Leads 2026 Headies Nominations Ahead of Toronto . ADVERTISEMENT Source: Tribune Online ADVERTISEMENT Related Articles Biography Poco Lee Biography: Age, Real Name, Dance Career and Songs Inside the Nigerian dancer’s rise from Ojo street shows to Afrobeats stages, music and global fame. . Biography Eric Omondi Biography: Comedy, Activism and Public Life How Eric Omondi rose through Churchill Show and became a prominent Kenyan activist. . Biography Who Is Snit Habteab, Eritrea’s Miss World Trailblazer? The neuroscientist and educator became Eritrea’s first Miss World entrant and reached the Top 6 . Entertainment Poco Lee UK Case Sparks Consent Debate Among Nigerian Stars The dancer faces five sexual offence charges and returns to court on September 15. . Tags Entertainment Entertainment Nigerian Entertainment Nigerian Entertainment Nigeria Nigeria