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NAIROBI, Kenya — Prosecutors on Wednesday told the High Court that a Nairobi man already linked to three killings in October 2024 murdered his girlfriend a week later, mutilated and boiled parts of her body, and tried to dump the remains at Lang’ata Cemetery. Appearing before Lady Justice Margaret Muigai on Dec. 3, 2025, Senior Assistant Director of Public Prosecutions Gikui Gichui said Hashim Dagane Muhumed — also known as Hashim Mohamed Khalif — killed Deka Abdi Noor Gorane on the night of Oct. 29–30, 2024, inside Valley…

Edinburgh Airport said flights have resumed after a temporary suspension this morning caused by an issue with its air traffic control provider. The airport, which is the sixth-busiest in the U.K., said travel was halted for a time while the problem was addressed. It handled 15.8 million passengers last year. Officials provided few details about the nature of the fault or which air traffic control provider was involved. Edinburgh Airport said the disruption was not linked to a separate Cloudflare outage affecting internet…

The US military said a strike on an alleged drug‑trafficking boat in the eastern Pacific killed four people, a development that has reignited scrutiny of an increasingly aggressive counter‑narcotics campaign that has left more than 87 dead and exposed deep fractures in Washington over rules of engagement and accountability. The episode comes amid sustained controversy over an incident in early September in which US forces struck the wreckage of a vessel that had already been disabled, killing two survivors. That earlier…

Chilling Case in Nairobi: Man Kills Girlfriend, Boils Her Body and Dumps Remains at Cemetery NAIROBI, Kenya — A Nairobi court on Wednesday heard graphic testimony as prosecutors alleged that a man killed his girlfriend, mutilated and boiled her body and disposed of the remains at a city cemetery in an effort to conceal a series of earlier murders. Prosecutors said Hashim Dagane Muhumed, also known as Hashim Mohamed Khalif, killed his girlfriend, identified as Deka Abdi Noor Gorane, on the night of Oct. 29–30, 2024, at Valley…

Puntland State lawmakers demand answers over unpaid salaries despite $300M-plus 2026 budget GAROWE, Somalia — Puntland State state lawmakers on Friday pressed the government to explain why civil servants have received only three months of pay this year, even as parliament approved a 2026 budget topping $300 million. During a contentious session in Garowe, members of the Puntland State State of Somalia Parliament called it unacceptable that budgets are passed annually but not fully executed. Lawmakers demanded a transparent…

Nigeria Provides Emergency Protection for Guinea-Bissau Presidential Candidate Following Military Coup The Nigerian government has taken decisive action to ensure the safety of Guinea-Bissau presidential candidate Fernando Dias da Costa amid looming threats to his life. This security measure comes in the wake of a military coup that occurred just hours before the highly anticipated announcement of the 23 November 2025 election results. Dias, the principal opposition candidate challenging incumbent President Umaro Embaló,…

Sudan Conflict Escalates as Kordofan Region Faces Humanitarian Collapse Sudan faces worsening chaos as fighting intensifies in the Kordofan region, reminiscent of previous atrocities in Darfur. The conflict could plunge millions into famine and complete societal breakdown. The UN warns of atrocities in Kordofan similar to Darfur. Fighting between Sudanese military and Rapid Support Forces (RSF) continues. Millions face famine, displacement, and humanitarian devastation. Conflict Intensification in Kordofan…

Russian President Vladimir Putin’s pledge to maintain “uninterrupted shipments” of fuel to India crystallized the central dilemma at the heart of his state visit to New Delhi: energy security versus geopolitical cost. At a summit dominated by energy, defence and trade, President Putin and Prime Minister Narendra Modi sought to translate decades-old ties into concrete guarantees even as the United States applies heavy pressure — including 50% tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump — to penalize New Delhi for continued…

Somalis among those arrested in Minneapolis immigration operation, DHS says MINNEAPOLIS — People of Somali origin are among those arrested in a Minneapolis immigration crackdown, federal officials said Thursday, days after President Donald Trump used derogatory language about Somali immigrants and said he wanted them sent “back to where they came from.” The Department of Homeland Security said the Minneapolis arrests began Monday, offering its first statement on the operation. Officials did not provide a total number of…

Intensifying Conflict in Sudan's North Kordofan Fighting has escalated in Sudan's North Kordofan region, with key incidents marking ongoing hostilities between the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and the Sudanese army. The conflict reached a new height as a paramilitary drone reportedly targeted military headquarters in el-Obeid. El-Obeid, a strategic location with an airport and key supply routes, witnessed a paramilitary drone attack. The RSF has been battling the army since April 2023, capturing significant…