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Pope Francis is gradually regaining his strength in the hospital, but according to Cardinal Victor Manuel Fernandez, he must "relearn to speak" following an extended period of high-flow oxygen therapy. The Cardinal, who leads the Vatican's doctrinal office, has dismissed rumors regarding the Pope's possible retirement, affirming instead that His Holiness is returning to his former self. "The Pope is doing very well, but high-flow oxygen dries everything out," he shared. "He needs to relearn how to speak, but his overall…

Meta Bids Adieu to Fact-Checking: A New Era of Free Speech or Chaos? WASHINGTON/MOGADISHU, Jan 12 As the Political Circus Returns, Meta Tosses Its Fact-Checking Habit So, here we are, folks! Meta, you know, the conglomerate behind the likes of Facebook, Instagram, and the new kid on the block, Threads, has declared the dissolution of its once shiny third-party fact-checking program. This cocktail party gem, in place since 2016, just got the ax. And with former President Donald Trump eyeing a return to the…

In a compelling appeal to the political landscape of Ghana, Kathleen Addy, the head of the National Commission for Civic Education, has urged local politicians to quit hurling insults on social media platforms. She passionately asserted that such behavior "could lead to violence," drawing attention to the broader implications of their words. Furthermore, Addy cautioned the media against peddling "misinformation, personal attacks, and divisive rhetoric," emphasizing the responsibility they carry in shaping public discourse.…

The Prime Minister of the Congo presented his general political speech to the National Assembly in Brazzaville on Monday. Anatole Collinet Makosso took office on 12 May, clarifying the main tasks of her government. Prime Minister Anatole Collinet Makosso outlined the 12 major battles his government intends to wage. Firstly,…

Macky Sall's speech to the nation lacked room, according to the Senegalese opposition, which expected stronger messages. Nothing in the political crisis that shook the country after the legal case that involved the political opponent Ousmane Sonko. as reported from Dakar, Thea OllivierIn a speech to the nation held ahead of…

In his speech, the Congolese head of state pointed out the differences within the ruling coalition with his partner, Joseph Kabila's FCC, and announced consultations next week with a view to forming a "holy union". We are still waiting for the official response from the FCC. No reaction from Lamuka's side either. Only civil society has begun to speak out. Many organizations are still debating internally to define a common position. But for Carbone Beni, the coordinator of Filimbi, there is already a positive point, that…

In the DRC, Félix Tshisekedi will speak to the nation this Friday. The meeting of the Council of Ministers, scheduled for today, has been postponed. Tensions are still high between the Cape for Change, its platform and the Front Commun pour le Congo, the political grouping of its predecessor and ally Joseph Kabila. This tension has intensified in the last two days following the boycott of three constitutional judges by the Prime Minister, the President of the Senate and the President of the National Assembly, all three…