POPE LEO XIV TO UNDERGO LUNG SURGERY. (PHOTO).

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 POPE LEO XIV TO UNDERGO LUNG SURGERY Pope Leo XIV has announced that he will undergo surgery in the coming days to remove a lump on his lung, which was detected at a very early stage. During his weekly Angelus address in St Peter’s Square on Sunday, the 71-year-old pontiff told the crowd that a lung nodule had been discovered during recent medical checks and was highly localised. The statement by the Vatican press office adds that Doctors had recommended an operation to remove it, and that the procedure had already been planned.  It further confirms that his recovery was expected to take about one week. Born in Chicago, Leo became the first American pope in May 2025, following the death of his Argentine predecessor, Pope Francis, on 21 April 2025. He was elected on 8 May 2025 to lead the world’s 1.4 billion Catholics. Since assuming office, the former Robert Francis Prevost has gradually established his leadership style, speaking out on major global issues, including conflict...

NIGER STRIPS DEPOSED LEADER BAZOUM'S ASSOCIATES OF NATIONALITY. (PHOTO).


 Niger strips deposed leader Bazoum's associates of nationality


The military government of Niger has stripped nine associates of the deposed President Mohamed Bazoum of their Nigerien nationality, according to TRT Afrika.


Those affected include a former minister in the presidency, Rhissa Ag Boula, who is currently in exile in France.


The other eight individuals whose citizenship has been revoked also reside outside the country, according to local online media ActuNiger.


They have been "provisionally stripped of their Nigerien nationality for serious offences endangering national security," according to a decree signed by the country's leader, General Abdourahamane Tiani.


The decree is "aimed at sanctioning individuals involved in acts of terrorism, treason, and intelligence with foreign powers," according to a government statement.


'Hostile acts'


The authorities are stepping up efforts "to protect the country's strategic interests and maintain public order," the statement added.


The persons targeted by the sanction are accused of committing or encouraging acts likely to "endanger Niger's strategic interests".


"These offences include collaboration with foreign powers, intelligence for hostile acts against the State, treason, and demoralisation of the national army."


Niger's military seized power in July 2023, deposing President Mohamed Bazoum, who has been in custody since then.

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