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Emotional Reunions: The Joyful Spirit of Palestinian Families as Loved Ones Return There’s a certain magic that fills the air when families reunite, a palpable warmth that melts the weight of burdens carried too long. For many Palestinian families, that joy transformed into reality recently when several of their loved ones were released from captivity. The laughter and tears intermingled like a harmonious melody, bringing a much-needed sense of relief amid ongoing struggles and heartache. The streets of Gaza erupted into…

In an unexpected turn of events that reads like a Hollywood script, the family of Abdullahi Issa Ibrahim, who had been believed to have vanished from this mortal coil during an Al-Shabaab incursion nine years ago, is now elated beyond words. It's the kind of news you don't expect. Photo: Citizen TV/Cornelius Ronoh. Source: Twitter. Hidden away in the serene locality of Maili Nne, Eldoret, a family that had long mourned is now celebrating the miraculous news that their beloved relative, Abdullahi Issa Ibrahim—a Kenya Defence…

Every ten minutes, a woman loses her life due to violence from a partner or a family member, according to a recent alert from the United Nations. The situation remains critically alarming, with femicides recorded at unacceptably high levels worldwide in 2023. In a staggering report published by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and the UN Women agency, it was revealed that nearly 85,000 women and girls were murdered last year alone. This figure shines a harsh spotlight on the tragic reality that around…

The ministers of justice and Islamic affairs in Morocco are pushing for significant reforms to the nation's family law. For years, advocates for women’s rights have been calling for an overhaul of the legal framework designed to safeguard women and children within familial structures. They seek not just modifications but a fundamental shift towards equality, particularly regarding inheritance rights, custody of children, and a complete ban on child marriages. This bold initiative proposes more than 100 amendments to the…

An Irish family recently found themselves caught in the chaos of Israeli missile strikes while in Lebanon, but they have safely returned home after a harrowing evacuation. Munir Zabad, aged 53, alongside his wife Ghada, 47, their 24-year-old daughter Ghadir, and 12-year-old son Hassan, touched down in Kilkenny on Saturday after making a stop at Eindhoven Airport in the Netherlands. The family had journeyed to Lebanon for two poignant reasons: to honor the memory of Mr. Zabad's late father and to celebrate Ghadir’s nuptials…

Exploring Bonds: A Captivating Review of “Mother Mother” – A Somali Drama That Surprises and Engages Mother Mother takes viewers on an unexpected journey through the intricate landscape of familial relationships, all set against the stunning backdrops of Kenya and Northeastern State, a semi-autonomous region of Somalia. Directed by Warsame and shot by César Charlone, renowned for his work in City of God and The Constant Gardener, the cinematography ambitiously underscores the film's emotional depth, although at times, the…

Family on trial for transferring $13 million to Al-Shabaab militants in Somalia MOGADISHU, Somalia - A family has been dragged before a Mogadishu court for allegedly transferring nearly $13 million to members of the Al-Shabaab group, in a dramatic revelation that, if confirmed, would see them jailed for several years. The family of three close relatives and an ex-wife…

Where did Tom Erdimi go? The first chief of staff of Idriss Deby Itno and former coordinator of the oil project, before moving into the opposition where he was considered the gray prominent uprising led by his twin brother Timane Erdimi. He has been missing since 2020. His family is now trying to find him. Her family assures…

After ten years of absence, the native child finally arrived at his mother and was greeted with phenomenal cheers. With our special correspondent in Mom, François Hume-FerkatadjiNobody believed it anymore, the wait was so long. But Laurent Gbagbo arrived at 18.00 at Mother. A completely uncontrollable love followed, the police…

The case is causing an uproar in Mbobero, in southern Kivu. A human rights defender was shot dead on Sunday, December 6, by one of the guards for the concession acquired by former President Joseph Kabila. The trial in Mbobero before the military tribunal reveals on several points, in particular the regularity of the presence of these soldiers in the area.…