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In the heart of bustling Mogadishu, cobbled together in a meeting room buzzing with ideas and caffeine chatter, a significant decision was stitched into the fabric of Somalia’s forward-looking initiatives. The weekly conclave of the Somali Council of Ministers—a gathering often flavored with a dash of formality and purpose—saw the spotlight fall squarely on the National Disability Agency Board. This esteemed body, tasked with championing the rights and inclusivity of the nation’s diverse community of individuals with…

In a startling turn of events that has sent shockwaves rippling through the community of Southport, 18-year-old Axel Rudakubana has received a staggering sentence of 52 years behind bars for the heinous murders of three young girls during a dance class. The verdict was delivered in Liverpool Crown Court, with Rudakubana notably absent, as he had made it clear he would be "disruptive" if he were present. For him, it seems, court decorum was not on the agenda. On the fateful day of July 29th, 2024, just as children reveled in…

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…

Mogadishu (AX) - Making headlines once more, entrepreneur Mohamed Abdi Afweyne, known for his infamous involvement in piracy, has finally returned to Mogadishu. After enduring over ten years behind bars in Belgium, following piracy-related charges brought by Belgium's government, his homecoming was monumental. Described as the 'mastermind' behind Somali piracy, Afweyne was caught up in a high-profile arrest in 2013. Belgian authorities orchestrated a cunning sting operation, enticing him under the guise of a documentary…

President Joe Biden recently traveled to New Orleans to visit the site of a tragic New Year's Day incident that claimed the lives of 14 individuals and caused injuries to many others. This horrific event unfolded when a former US Army veteran drove a truck into a bustling crowd celebrating the holiday. Accompanied by his wife, Jill Biden, the President took a moment to honor those who perished by stopping at the iconic Bourbon Street. Their visit was a poignant acknowledgment of the devastating loss experienced by the…

President Paul Kagame recently shared exciting news: Rwanda has officially thrown its hat in the ring to host the Formula One Grand Prix. This announcement came during the FIA General Assembly held in Kigali. While several neighboring nations have shown interest in hosting F1 races, Rwanda appears to be leading the charge, having advanced its proposals for serious consideration. Adding to the momentum, none other than seven-time Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton has voiced his endorsement for both Rwanda and South…

The Alec Baldwin film “Rust” is set to make its world debut at a Polish film festival, marking a significant moment nearly three years after the tragic onset shooting that claimed the life of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins. In the aftermath of Hutchins' untimely death in 2021, Baldwin faced accusations of breaching critical gun safety protocols. However, earlier this year, his involuntary manslaughter trial was dismissed due to evidence being withheld. Olga Solovey, Hutchins' mother, expressed her disappointment this…

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has taken aim at Germany’s Chancellor Olaf Scholz, claiming that Scholz is unwittingly aiding Russian President Vladimir Putin by reaching out to him in a phone conversation—his first in nearly two years. During their recent talk, Scholz “denounced Russia's aggressive war against Ukraine and urged President Putin to cease hostilities and pull back his forces,” as relayed by the chancellor's spokesperson, Steffen Hebestreit. Further, Scholz emphasized “Germany’s steadfast commitment to…

What's cooking in the Tigray region two years after peace was declared? Back in the day, the Pretoria agreements were supposed to put a lid on the Tigray conflict, which had claimed close to 600,000 lives. Ethiopian troops, alongside their Eritrean buddies, had faced off against the Tigray People’s Liberation Front. Eritrea didn't sign the peace deal, though, and its soldiers are still hanging around like uninvited guests. Folks in these border areas feel like they've been hung out to dry. That's what Clothilde Hazard, our…

This year, Germany celebrates a significant milestone—the 35th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall. Under the spirited theme "Preserve Freedom!", celebrations commenced today, resonating deeply against the backdrop of Russia's ongoing invasion of Ukraine and growing concerns that democracy itself is under siege. Chancellor Olaf Scholz, navigating a turbulent week as his coalition faced a dramatic collapse, released a heartfelt message addressing the nation. He reflected, "The liberal ideals of 1989 are not to be…