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Forging Hope: Somali Girls Journey to Italy for Crucial Heart Surgery By Ali Musa, Axadle Times International–Monitoring MOGADISHU, Somalia - In a story that interlaces hope and heartache, two young Somali girls took a courageous leap from their homeland, Mogadishu, to Milan, Italy, this past Sunday. Supported by the Hormuud Salaam Foundation (HSF), these girls are embarking on a life-saving journey to receive heart surgeries that are just not feasible…

In a fascinating twist of fate, heartbeats in Somalia have found a new rhythm, thanks to the intrepid Italian medical team. They've crafted history, surgically speaking, in the sands of Mogadishu. Imagine a scene that's less 'ER' and more 'Gladiator'—but with scalpels instead of swords—where pediatric heart surgeons have wielded their skills to patch little lives. This isn't just any hospital tale; it's a bona fide miracle that echoes a new dawn for pediatric healthcare in the Horn of Africa. Painting this masterpiece…

MOGADISHU, Somalia - In what can only be described as a monumental leap forward in Somali healthcare, the Hormuud Salaam Foundation (HSF) has astoundingly pulled off the unimaginable: orchestrating the country's first-ever open-heart surgeries for its littlest citizens. With Italian cardiac superstar Prof. Stefano Maria Marianeschi and a seasoned team of doctors from Somalia and Ethiopia holding the scalpel, this landmark event unfolded on January 25, 2025, at Mogadishu's own Kalkaal Hospital. It was more than just surgery;…

As the clock ticks down toward another significant chapter in American politics, President Joe Biden is ready to address the nation one last time, cautioning that the very "soul of America" remains in jeopardy—especially with Donald Trump's return looming on the horizon. The 82-year-old Democrat is set to deliver a primetime address from the iconic Oval Office, where he aims to reflect on the legacy of his solitary term in office—an era marked by turbulence, triumphs, and an abundance of challenges. Scheduled for 8 p.m.…

Starting the day with a healthy breakfast sets a positive tone for the rest of your meals. A well-balanced morning meal provides energy and essential nutrients while supporting long-term heart health by helping to manage cholesterol, blood pressure and weight. Whether you prefer savory or sweet, there are plenty of delicious options that fit into a heart-friendly diet without sacrificing taste or convenience. If you're aiming for a more heart-friendly breakfast, don't worry—it's totally doable! Your morning meal can still be…

This Saturday, July 18, the summit of the CPLP, the community of Portuguese-speaking countries, ended in Luanda. Angola took over the rotating presidency of this organization of nine member states, including Mozambique. The conflict in Cabo Delgado, in the far north of the country, where Total suspended its gas project after a jihadist attack in early April, was one of the summits, but no concrete…

Since the disappearance of Idriss Deby, Togo has organized meetings with Chadian rebel groups to prepare for a national dialogue with the new authorities in N'Djamena. The existence of these consultations was leaked to the Chadian press and RFI was able to confirm it. A slow and difficult process. Togo has intensified talks…

In Ethiopia, the conflict in the north has been going on since November. By the end of three weeks, the federal government had declared victory, but the fighting continued. Former leaders of the TPLF are still at large, and its armed wing, the TFray Defense Forces (TDF), continues to confront the Ethiopian and Eritrean federal forces deployed in Tigray. For the first time, a journalist was able to meet…

Sudan's companions are taking a look at the debt difficulty on this nation, which is essentially the most indebted in Africa on Monday 17 Might in Paris. Sudan's debt reduction is a precedence for the IMF, but additionally a precedence for international locations that help political transition. Underneath a US embargo for twenty years, the nation not had entry to sources of worldwide funding, however…

In June, a donors' conference is organized to fund the International Academy for the Fight Against Terrorism, which opens its doors in Jacqueville, near Abidjan. The seminars have already started in Abidjan. The opportunity to return to the situation on Côte d'Ivoire in the face of the jihadist threat after a very turbulent year in this area.…