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The saga of Lyle and Erik Menendez, who are entrenched in life sentences without the possibility of parole for the brutal slaying of their parents, is once again shifting gears—this time due to the formidable Los Angeles wildfires. In a courtroom adjournment reminiscent of a wily poker game, the resentencing hearing that was originally set for late January has now been postponed to March 20-21. This unexpected delay was rubber-stamped during a meeting between the Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Michael Jesic, prosecutors,…

TikTok, the app that's got everyone from teenagers living for viral dance trends to grandparents trying out the latest viral challenges, may soon vanish from the screens of over 170 million Americans. Come Sunday, it faces the tech world's equivalent of being sent to the guillotine, all due to the ongoing legal kerfuffling with Uncle Sam. Apparently, unless the Biden administration can whip up a last-minute assurance that they won’t be cracking the app with penalties for violating its looming ban, TikTok might just zip…

An expansive view of the bustling cityscape of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, April 24, 2024. REUTERS/Tiksa Negeri/File Photo Purchase Licensing Rights In a world where financial stability often dances on the edge of chaos, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has given Ethiopia reason for cheer. The IMF's executive board, like the proverbial knight in shining armor, signed off on the second review of Ethiopia's economic aid initiative on Friday. This momentous nod of approval unlocks a substantial disbursement of nearly $250…

In a dramatic turn of events, South Korea's disgraced former President Yoon Suk Yeol found himself in a courtroom, fighting for his freedom as investigators seek to prolong his detention over serious charges of insurrection. This marks a remarkable milestone, as Yoon has become the first serving president in the nation’s history to face arrest. On a chilly Wednesday morning, Yoon's world shifted irreparably. All eyes were on him as he prepared to defend his controversial declaration of martial law, a decision made in haste…

KISMAYO, Somalia - In a series of moves reminiscent of a political chess game, Jubaland's President, Ahmed Madobe, boarded a private jet to Kenya this past Saturday. It's an eventful debut abroad since his re-election—a victory that Mogadishu's powers-that-be seemingly view through a skeptical lens. Upon touching down in Nairobi, Madobe rolled up his sleeves, ready to mull over political hot potatoes with diplomats from a medley of countries and international bodies. Chalice in one hand, olive branch in…

With the addition of two newly confirmed cases, Kenya's mpox tally now stands at a concerning 33. It's a number that keeps health officials on their toes, perhaps reaching for the antacid more often these days. But where do these cases come from? As of this Friday, they hail from the counties of Kericho and Taita Taveta, marking the virus's unwelcome trek across 12 counties. Mary Muriuki, the unflappable principal secretary from the Health Ministry, delivered this sobering reality check during a recent press…

Mogadishu (AX) - At the hustling heart of Mogadishu, Somalia steps gleefully towards a new dawn of progress, rolling out its long-anticipated National ID Card. Imagine unlocking not just doors, but possibilities - that’s the power of this little rectangle of promise. The National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) has fired the starting gun on this venture, aiming to equip citizens with a key to both essential services and their due rights. The ribbon at the launching event was snipped by none other than the…

On January 20th, Donald Trump will officially step back into the role of President of the United States, marking the beginning of his unprecedented second term—a political Phoenix rising from the ashes of controversy. This day, known as Inauguration Day, has historically been a grand affair, filled to the brim with ceremony and traditional fanfare. It’s the time-honored moment when one commander-in-chief vacates the White House, making way for another to take the helm. Yet, true to Trump’s unconventional style, he's pledged…

Mogadishu (AX) – In the heart of Hirshabelle State, an unfortunate chapter unfolded as hostilities broke out between two storied clans, the Hawadle and Abgaal. The air around Calabria, a serene yet secluded borderland bridging the Hiiran and Middle Shabelle regions, was shattered Saturday morning by the echoes of a timeworn struggle over the lush pastures both clans hold dear. You might wonder, what stokes such enduring conflicts? Picture this: fertile lands, a scarcity of resources, and age-old rivalries simmering beneath…

NAIROBI, Kenya - On the fringes of Eldoret City, just a stone's throw away from Sugoi where President William Ruto calls home, a family convenes not for celebration but in an atmosphere heavy with longing and despair. This isn't your usual Sunday barbeque gossip. The buzz around the humble, leafy compound shimmers with a blend of hope and disbelief. Neighbors, faces warm with anticipation, quietly file in, carrying tales of a man presumed lost in the labyrinths of fate. Sgt. Abdullahi Isse Ibrahim, a name once conjured with…