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Pope Francis made a heartfelt return to the public eye today, marking his first appearance since being discharged from the hospital two weeks ago after treatment for double pneumonia. Arriving in St. Peter's Square in a wheelchair, he was greeted by a wave of cheers from the crowd. The 88-year-old pontiff had remained out of the public's view since March 23, when he delivered a brief message after spending over five weeks at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital, navigating the most significant health crisis of his 12-year papacy. As he…

Kenya Airways recently made waves with an announcement that caught everyone by surprise on Tuesday. For the first time in over ten years, the airline has recorded a pretax profit, marking 2024 as a significant benchmark in its financial history. Imagine steering a ship through tumultuous seas for over a decade only to finally glimpse a serene coastline. Such is the story of one of Africa's aviation giants. Reporting a pretax profit amounting to 5.53 billion shillings, or approximately $42.82 million, last year was…

Guinea's military junta plans to end its rule with general elections set to take place this year The international community, including ECOWAS, has been pushing for a return to civilian rule in Guinea The return to constitutional order in Guinea is expected to be effective in 2025

Mogadishu (AX) — The recent return of Jubaland President Ahmed Mohamed Islam Madobe to Kismayo marks another chapter in the ongoing saga of his strained dealings with Somalia's federal government. Imagine the tumultuous dynamics of a family feud, where each member grapples with deep-seated grievances yet yearns for some semblance of harmony. Upon Madobe's arrival in Kismayo, the semi-arid interim capital of Jubaland, state media and confidants released a brief video capturing his return. It is a stark contrast to the…

Hargeisa (AX) – In a surprising twist of diplomatic fate, Tibor Nagy, the outspoken former US Assistant Secretary of State for Africa and one-time Ambassador to the colorful landscapes of Guinea and Ethiopia, has decided to temporarily hang his global affairs hat back at the US State Department. But here's the twist—his new role will sidestep his usual beat, expanding his diplomatic horizons beyond the African continent.Within the cacophony of social media, specifically on X (the platform formerly known as Twitter), Nagy…

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…

On Monday, France bounced back from a sluggish start to defeat neighboring Belgium 2-0. Randal Kolo Muani’s close-range effort and Ousmane Dembele’s precise left-footed strike earned them their first points in the Nations League. Showing determination, France shook up their squad with eight changes, including resting Kylian Mbappe, following a 3-1 loss to Italy in Paris just last Friday in their initial League A Group 2 match. Initially, the visitors pressed hard, but the French took control after settling into the…

Somali Mainer Returns to East Africa to Pursue Presidency of Jubaland In 2009, a Somali native resettled in Maine and quickly found his footing. He established a nonprofit dedicated to mental health and wellness in immigrant communities, earned a doctorate in public policy from the University of Southern Maine, and recently launched an aid organization designed to send essential resources to communities in East Africa. Ali's charitable work led him back to his homeland, Jubaland in southern Somalia, where he witnessed a…

The opponent gave a muscular speech on Friday, July 2, during a press release. He condemns the latest anti-terrorism laws. The leader of the Pastef Party accuses France of "neocolonialism" and once again warns President Macky Sall against a possible candidacy for a third term in 2024. After the riots in March and before the next election, Ousmane Sonko consolidates his political position. .…

Uncertain calm prevailed on Monday in South Darfur, located in southwestern Sudan, after clashes last week. Conflicts between two opposing tribes left 36 dead and forty wounded, according to Sudan's official agency Suna. Moussa Mahdi, the governor of the state of South Darfur, said joint forces were sent on Sunday to Oum Dafouk, the site of the conflict, located near the border with the Central African…