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Footage from the February 13-15 AU summit showed Kiir walking unsteadily during a C5 meeting, prompting widespread criticism on X about aging African leaders holding onto power despite health concerns. Commentators referenced past incidents like a 2022 event where he appeared to wet himself, and broader frustrations with figures like Uganda's Museveni, contrasting Nelson Mandela's voluntary exit. Kiir has led South Sudan since 2011 independence, through a civil war that killed nearly 400,000, with elections now set for December amid fragile peace; officials insist he remains capable, but no comment addressed the video.

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At the African Union summit in Addis Ababa, 75-year-old President Salva Kiir shuffled slowly with a cane beside his aides. The moment fueled online questions about his fitness to lead a nation still healing from war.

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Senator Elizabeth Warren accused Donald Trump of giving billions in tax breaks to Amazon. She claimed it would take an average household 100,000 years to earn that amount.

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Since 2015, organizations linked to Taiwan's Bliss and Wisdom have bought thousands of acres in eastern Prince Edward Island, raising questions about shell companies skirting the province's five-acre limit for non-residents. Clement and ex-CSIS officer Michel Juneau-Katsuya detailed allegations in their June 2025 book of ties to China's United Front Work Department, money laundering, and fake investments for residency. While the RCMP called past tips unfounded but agreed to review new evidence, and PEI made land reviews public, the groups insist they focus solely on Buddhist teachings and spiritual practice. The claims remain unproven amid ongoing calls for a federal inquiry.

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Garry Clement, a former RCMP investigator, stood at a 2025 press conference describing suspicious cash deals turning PEI farmland into a potential foreign base. Beside him, ex-MP Wayne Easter called for answers on shadowy Buddhist groups.

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During the World Economic Forum from January 19 to 23, Tuggar highlighted Nigeria's push for infrastructure like power and rail as keys to industrialization, while inviting private investment amid stabilized foreign exchange and fintech growth. He held talks with leaders from Goldman Sachs, Meta, Google, and others on topics from investor confidence to AI governance and migration opportunities. In a February 16 Semafor op-ed, he rejected simplistic stereotypes of violence as religious, pointing instead to Sahel instability, banditry, weak institutions, and climate strains, and called for partnerships grounded in realities like Africa's youth population.

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At Davos last month, Yusuf Maitama Tuggar stepped up to reframe Nigeria's story, pitching reforms and urging the world to see Africa's real challenges and strengths.

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The two-day trip to Yerevan strengthened U.S.-Armenia ties through a civil nuclear cooperation agreement worth up to $9 billion, aimed at replacing Armenia's aging Soviet-era Metsamor plant and cutting Russian energy dependence. Vance's team briefly posted and deleted a reference to the 'Armenian Genocide' on X, which an aide called a staff error not reflecting administration policy, drawing criticism from Armenian American groups and Nancy Pelosi. Vance then headed to Azerbaijan to sign a strategic partnership, building on last year's U.S.-brokered peace deal to foster economic links and regional stability.

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JD Vance and Usha Vance stood quietly at the Tsitsernakaberd memorial, laying flowers to honor victims of the 1915 mass killings—a first for any sitting U.S. vice president.

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A pharmacologist first shared the tip about a place in Idiroko where locals summon spirits of deceased relatives for voice conversations, sparking widespread discussion. Storyteller Bọ́láńlé backed it up, saying her late mother's family practiced it, while others recalled similar rituals from 1998 or Ondo State. Skeptics mocked camera-shy ghosts and warned of demons, but jokes flew about asking late dictator Abacha for missing money or checking Bitcoin passwords. The thread mixes personal tales, Yoruba ancestor reverence, and humor around African spirituality.

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Imagine hearing your late loved one's voice clearly, answering questions from beyond—residents of Ipokia claim it's possible at a special spot near the Benin border.

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The Republican-controlled Arizona Senate approved Senate Bill 1010 on February 18, designating the 78-mile Loop 202 freeway as the 'Charlie Kirk Highway' in memory of Kirk, who was assassinated on September 10, 2025, while speaking at Utah Valley University. Sponsored by senators like Rick Petersen and Jake Hoffman, the bill passed on party lines and now awaits House approval; it requires signage from the Arizona Department of Transportation without changing other names. Lawmakers also advanced a specialty license plate memorializing Kirk, with proceeds partly funding a Turning Point USA-aligned nonprofit, amid a divided government where Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs' office offered no comment.

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Nearly six months after conservative activist Charlie Kirk was killed by a sniper, Arizona Republicans moved to honor him by renaming a major Phoenix freeway after the Turning Point USA founder.

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A Hindu woman played a Durga devotional song in a Reliance store in Banswada, Telangana, prompting a Muslim employee to object due to Ramadan, which escalated into a mob of over 500 gathering to attack Hindus and their homes. Violence included stone-pelting and damage to public property.

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On January 15, the Wicked stars posed casually with Gloria Groom, Chair and Curator of European Painting and Sculpture, right after announcing their roles in a 2027 West End revival of Sunday in the Park with George—Bailey as artist George Seurat and Grande as his muse Dot. Bailey wore a cozy cardigan and jeans, while Grande rocked an oversized gray tee, baggy pants, and her signature pouty smile, holding a museum tote. Fans loved the nod to the painting that inspired the musical, though some teased her low-key look with inpatient jokes, while defenders championed casual museum style and her iconic expression.

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Ariana Grande and Jonathan Bailey grinned in front of Seurat's iconic pointillist masterpiece at Chicago's Art Institute, joined by the museum's curator for a perfectly timed art stop.

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The nearly one-minute clip, first posted on February 22 by Dom Lucre, quickly drew tens of thousands of views and mixed reactions. Some called for National Guard deployment or arrests, blaming policies like Illinois' cash-bail elimination, while others pointed to parental absence, social media glorification, or Second Amendment rights. Despite Chicago's progress—homicides at a 1960s low in 2025 and fewer murders—the video highlights ongoing youth gang concerns in the South and West Sides, with no police response or arrests reported as of February 23.

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A montage of hooded young people flashing rifles and pistols amid Chicago's familiar brick buildings and chain-link fences has people talking. Overlaid text claims the Black community wants government action after boasts of running the city.

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The Minnesota Timberwolves waived two-way guard Johnny Juzang, freeing a standard roster spot and two-way slot amid the buyout market. The 24-year-old UCLA product played 21 games this season, averaging 2.0 points in limited minutes behind stars like Anthony Edwards, Jaden McDaniels, and Julius Randle. He hit the NBA's 50-game two-way limit, prompting the move for roster flexibility with $788,000 under the apron. Fans shared heartfelt tributes, including 'Johnny Juzang Train' memes and a dad's custom hoodie, wishing him luck on his next stop.

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Johnny Juzang lit up preseason for the Timberwolves, earning fans' cheers with sharp shooting and a memorable chase-down block. Now, he's waived as the team eyes buyout additions.

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