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The 2025 U.S.-Africa Business Summit, held in Luanda, served as a pivotal platform to unveil ambitious initiatives, with a staggering $2.5 billion earmarked for projects across Angola, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ethiopia, Sierra Leone, and Rwanda. In a post-summit statement, the State Department articulated that this monumental gathering aimed not only to cement key agreements but also to foster an environment conducive to enhancing U.S. exports and investments in Africa. The overarching goal? To champion mutual…

In a high-stakes courtroom drama, Sean 'Diddy' Combs' defense attorney urged jurors to acquit the iconic hip-hop figure in his ongoing sex trafficking trial, asserting that the charges stem from a dangerous attempt to criminalize his "unusual sexual preferences." This poignant plea was made by attorney Marc Agnifilo during his closing statements in a Manhattan federal court. Agnifilo argued passionately that the prosecution has presented what he deems a "fake trial," using Mr. Combs' personal life and sexual choices as a…

The Impact of Visa Restrictions on Senegal’s National Basketball Team: A Closer Look The recent visa bans introduced by the Trump administration have ignited a wave of discussions regarding immigration policy and its consequences. Most notably, Senegal’s national women’s basketball team found itself at the epicenter of this controversy when several of its members were denied entry to the United States, preventing their participation in a crucial training camp. As international borders become more tightly…

Securing Peace in Mandera: A Pre-Dawn Victory Against Terrorism A collage of some of the guns and RPGs recovered by the elite SOG group from Alshabaab militants on June 10, 2025. Photo: Counter Terrorism Policing Mogadishu (AX) — On a quiet Monday morning in Mandera County, Kenya, the brave men and women of the Special Operations Group (SOG), an elite anti-terror police unit, launched a decisive operation that dramatically altered the course of potential violence. As dawn broke, two al-Shabab militants were neutralized,…

Upcoming Talks Between U.S. and China: What’s at Stake In a highly anticipated meeting, Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent, Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick, and Trade Representative Jamieson Greer are set to meet with representatives from China in London on Monday. This dialogue represents a crucial step in U.S.-China relations, which have faced significant challenges in recent years. President Donald Trump recently expressed optimism about these discussions in a social media post, stating, "The meeting should…

Las Anod (AX) – On a bustling Friday morning, a top-tier delegation from the Federal Government of Somalia touched down in the town of Las Anod. Spearheading this group was Interior Minister Ali Yusuf Ali Xoosh, setting the stage for a significant visit by Prime Minister Hamse Abdi Barre scheduled for the following day. As the delicate hues of dusk settled upon the town, anticipation swelled among the residents. Prime Minister Barre's visit isn't merely ceremonial. He’s on a mission to inaugurate a range of…

There's an exciting development brewing on the African continent that's capturing the attention of both technology experts and curious onlookers. Cassava Technologies is contemplating a significant investment of up to $720 million. Why? They're planning to partner with Nvidia Corp to develop Africa's very first artificial intelligence (AI) factory, a decision covered in depth by Bloomberg. Strive Masiyiwa is the mastermind behind Cassava Technologies. This Zimbabwean…

A simple glitch, an oversight, or perhaps a situation blown out of proportion? These terms were frequently invoked by US President Donald Trump and his supporters in an attempt to diminish the significance of an accidental incident—the unintentional inclusion of journalist Jeffrey Goldberg in a chat group comprising over a dozen high-ranking US officials who were discussing military strategies for Yemen. When The Atlantic magazine unveiled this story on Monday, it proved to be a major revelation—arguably the first real…

Mogadishu's Commitment: A New Dawn in Northeastern State's Battle Against ISIS The azure skies of Mogadishu carried a weighty announcement from Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, marking a pivotal moment for Northeastern State's relentless fight against the menace of ISIS. The declaration saw the birth of a special committee, a beacon of hope and cooperation, designed to weave federal support into Northeastern State's tenacious tapestry of resistance. As the hustle and bustle of the latest session of…

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…