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Muhammad Ali once joked that he should become a postage stamp because it would be the only way he would ever get licked. Decades later, that playful line has turned into a lasting tribute. The three time heavyweight champion of the world, widely regarded as the most famous and influential boxer in history, is being honored with a commemorative United States postage stamp that celebrates both his athletic greatness and his impact beyond the ring.

The announcement marks the first time Ali has been featured on a US stamp. Known not only for his boxing brilliance but also for his political conviction, humanitarian work, and unmatched charisma, Ali remains a towering figure in American and global culture. For his wife, Lonnie Ali, the honor carries deep personal meaning. As the guardian of his legacy, she said seeing his face on a stamp ensures that people will continue to remember him in their everyday lives. Each glance at the stamp, she said, keeps him present in the public consciousness.

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Five people were killed on Wednesday, Dec. 24, when a helicopter crashed on the upper slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania. The aircraft was reportedly conducting a medical evacuation to airlift sick climbers when it went down in the rugged terrain near Barafu Camp.

The Tanzania Civil Aviation Authority confirmed the fatalities on Thursday, revealing that there were no survivors.

According to a statement from Tanzania National Parks, the victims included the pilot, a rescue doctor, a tour guide, and two foreign tourists. The pilot was identified as a

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Sudan's Prime Minister Kamil Idris announced on Sunday the government's return to Khartoum, after nearly three years of operating from its wartime capital of Port Sudan.

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Marking a new low in diplomatic relations, Algeria's parliament has unanimously passed a contentious law criminalizing France's colonization of the North African state and demanding both an apology and reparations. The legislation, which also outlaws the glorification of colonialism according to state TV, comes as observers suggest ties between the two nations are at their most strained point in 63 years since Algerian independence.

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The United States launched what it described as a "large-scale" military strike against Venezuela and has captured President Nicolás Maduro, former US President Donald Trump said on Saturday, marking the most dramatic American intervention in Latin America in decades.

In a statement posted on his Truth Social platform, Trump said Maduro and his wife were detained during the operation and flown out of Venezuela. He offered no details on their current location or condition, prompting Venezuela's government to demand immediate proof that both are alive.

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Nairobi will not feature in the 2026 edition of the Safari Rally Kenya following confirmation by rally organisers that the World Rally Championship event will undergo a significant route change next year. The decision marks a major shift in the rally’s structure since its return to the global calendar four years ago and effectively ends the capital’s role in hosting part of the iconic motorsport spectacle.

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The Citizen TV reporters sort of surprised everyone with their fashion picks, proving that TV people can still have fun with style while being professional.

They showed up wearing matching Western-style stuff like cowboy hats, boots, and denim. The getups were eye-catching, cool, and fun, and social media went crazy.

A lot of Kenyans liked their bold fashion sense, while others just enjoyed seeing the journalists in a more chill way.

Lilian Muli, who's known for being classy and commanding on TV, pulled off the cowboy look without a hitch.

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Since seizing power in a coup four years ago, Mamady Doumbouya has overhauled Guinea's minerals sector and launched a huge iron ore project, achievements he hopes will secure him victory in a presidential election meant to cap a return to civilian rule.

The December 28 vote, which Doumbouya once pledged not to contest, is expected to cement his grip on power in the West African country after key challengers were sidelined.

A former special forces commander believed to be in his early 40s, Doumbouya gained broad support after he led the September 2021 coup against then-president Alpha Conde, who had sparked protests by seeking a controversial third term.

Unlike neighbouring Sahel states plagued by coups and jihadist insurgencies, Guinea has enjoyed relative stability under his leadership, alongside economic reforms and new mining sector investments, according to consultancy Signal Risk.

BAUXITE AND IRON ORE

The country holds the world's largest bauxite reserves and richest untapped iron ore deposit at Simandou, where a massive mining project was launched in November.

Under Doumbouya, Guinea has of its military-led neighbours , and to exert more control over mining in order to boost state revenues. His transitional government EGA subsidiary Guinea Alumina Corporation's license in July after a refinery dispute, transferring its assets to a state-owned firm.

Western powers face a dilemma: denouncing democratic backsliding could push Doumbouya closer to China and other rivals, said Benedict Manzin, lead Middle East and Africa analyst at risk consultancy Sibylline.

But a successful transition from coup leader to civilian president could embolden other militaries in the region, he said.

"Doumbouya ... seized power, largely ignored (West African bloc) ECOWAS and domestic demands to rapidly transition back to civilian rule... (then) secured his own election... while the international community largely overlooked how he got to power in the first place," Manzin said.