Anticipated

In the spirited heart of Nairobi, amidst celebrations at Uhuru Park on January 1, 2025, the air buzzed with more than just fireworks and selfie snaps. People eagerly embracing the New Year couldn't help but feel a tinge of optimism about Kenya's economic prospects. As folks captured memories with friends and family, somewhere in the background, a pivotal announcement also caught the attention. (Photo by Joy Nabukewa/Xinhua) With the economic crystal ball laid bare by the National Treasury, Kenya stands on the cusp…

Anticipation Builds as Release of Gaza Hostages Approaches This Sunday As the sun rises this Sunday, the world holds its breath in unison, waiting for an emotional release that is both hopeful and poignant. The long-anticipated liberation of hostages in Gaza is set to commence, igniting a flicker of hope in the hearts of many. After months spent living in shadows, these individuals are on the brink of freedom, and their stories—filled with courage and resilience—deserve to be told. Imagine for a moment the anxiety and fear…

MOGADISHU (Axadle) – Politics, as the saying goes, is the art of the possible. And it seems Somalia's President, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, is gearing up for yet another round of diplomatic chess; this time, in the venerable land of the Pharaohs – Egypt! If insider whispers are to be trusted, the Somali President is due to touch down in Cairo in the next few days, hot on the heels of his arrival back in Mogadishu. So why is President Hassan Sheikh making a beeline for Egypt? Word on the street is that he's aiming to have a…

According to recent reports, the UK armed forces are poised to receive a substantial £3 billion boost. This financial injection comes as Rachel Reeves gears up to present the Labour government’s inaugural Budget. Diving into the details, the Chancellor plans to delineate an uptick in defence spending for the upcoming year during her address in the House of Commons. A portion of this windfall will be earmarked for a pay increase for soldiers retroactively effective from April, as noted by the Telegraph. Additionally, these…

In a devastating turn of events, Hurricane Milton has claimed the lives of at least 11 individuals as it swept through Florida, unleashing tornadoes that wreaked havoc across the state. Authorities have reported widespread flooding, power outages, and various other troubles from what turned out to be a less catastrophic storm than initially predicted. Late Wednesday night, the hurricane roared across the region before moving out to sea, leaving behind a trail of destruction with roads blocked by fallen trees and tangled…

The White House has recently disclosed that President Joe Biden is set to embark on a journey to Angola this October, fulfilling a commitment he made to African leaders during the U.S.-Africa summit in 2022. This highly anticipated visit, slated for October 13th to 15th, will provide a platform for dialogue between the U.S. President and Angolan President João Lourenço, focusing on mutual interests and objectives. "We'll be aiming to strengthen our economic partnerships," stated White House Press Secretary Karine…

President Erdoğan is set to deliver his 14th speech at the U.N. General Assembly next week in New York. His focus will be on the plight of Palestinians in Gaza, alongside his persistent calls for reform within the international body.