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Pope Francis is in ‘critical’ condition, says Vatican
Pope Francis experienced “an asthmatic respiratory crisis of prolonged magnitude, which also required the use of oxygen at high flows” Feb. 22, said the daily medical bulletin released by the Vatican. In addition to needing more oxygen, which was administered through a nasal cannula, the bulletin said that the 88-year-old pope required a blood transfusion after tests “showed plateletopenia, associated…
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Rwanda angered by US sanctions over DR Congo violence
The Rwandan government has condemned the US decision to sanction a government minister for his alleged role in the conflict in the east of neighboring Democratic Republic of Congo. Announcing the financial sanctions on Thursday, the US Treasury Department said Rwanda’s Minister of State for Regional Integration, James Kabarebe, a former army chief, was central to his country’s support for…
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South Africa opens G20 talks amid US snub
South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for a renewed commitment to multilateralism and international law at the G20 foreign ministers’ meeting in Johannesburg, emphasizing their importance in addressing global crises. The meeting, hosted by South Africa as the first African state to lead the G20, is being overshadowed by the absence of senior US officials. US Secretary of State…
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Musk compares DOGE to Clinton’s government efficiency initiative, but there are big differences
In an attempt to defend the Department of Government Efficiency’s (DOGE) controversial moves, Elon Musk likened the overhaul to a Clinton-era task force that reduced the federal workforce. Musk referenced a video compilation of President Bill Clinton and Vice President Al Gore discussing their modernization efforts, posting “Sounds familiar” on X. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt echoed the comparison…
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Starmer backs Zelensky after Trump’s ‘dictator’ claim
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has expressed support for Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky as a “democratically elected leader” following remarks by former US President Donald Trump, who labeled Zelensky a “dictator.” Downing Street reported that Sir Keir spoke to Zelensky on Wednesday, reaffirming the Ukrainian president’s decision to suspend elections due to Russia’s invasion, comparing it to the UK’s suspension…
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African leaders approve creation of financial stability fund
African leaders have approved the establishment of a continental financial stability fund, the African Development Bank (AfDB) announced. The new facility, known as the African Financial Stability Mechanism (AFSM), aims to mitigate potential debt crises across the continent. The AFSM will be hosted by the AfDB and will have its own credit rating to enable borrowing from international capital markets,…
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UK summons top Rwanda diplomat as M23 advances in eastern DRC
The United Kingdom on Tuesday announced that it had summoned Rwanda’s High Commissioner after M23 rebels who have been alleged to have links with Kigali, made territorial gains in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s eastern regions. Through a statement released online and on X, the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) said, “the UK strongly condemns the advances of the…
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AU names Nigeria as AfCFTA Digital Trade Champion
Kunle Sanni The African Union (AU) has officially endorsed Nigeria as the Digital Trade Champion under the Africa Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Digital Trade Protocol, recognizing the country’s leadership in promoting digital enterprise and innovation. The endorsement was announced at the 38th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government, which concluded on Sunday in Addis…
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JUST IN: President Tinubu departs Ethiopia after AU Summit
Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu and First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, have departed Addis Ababa, Ethiopia after attending the 38th African Union (AU) Summit. They were both seen off by Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed at Bole Addis Ababa International Airport. The summit, which brought together African leaders, focused on key issues such as regional security, economic integration, and the…
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US isolation threatens global democracy, warns Major
Sir John Major has warned that democracy is under threat as the United States steps back from its leading role in the world. The former prime minister told the BBC that US President Donald Trump’s policy of American “isolation” was creating a power vacuum that would embolden nations like Russia and China. Sir John, who was PM from 1990 to…
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