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PUL Rebukes House Speaker Over Threats to Journalists The Press Union of Liberia (PUL) has issued a strongly worded rebuke of House Speaker Richard Nage Koon, who recently threatened to "jail" journalists recording proceedings prior to reaching a quorum in the legislative body. Such remarks have raised significant concerns over the treatment of press freedom in Liberia, with the PUL stating the Speaker's comments exhibit a "dangerous" mindset among some public officials and an attempt to "weaponize state power." The union…

South Africa on Monday accused former U.S. President Donald Trump of repeating "misinformation and distortions" after a lengthy post on his Truth Social platform that accused the government of "horrific Human Rights Abuses" against white farmers — charges the African nation says it and Afrikaner leaders have long rejected. The South African Presidency said the allegations are being used to justify what it called punitive measures that undermine efforts to reset the bilateral relationship. "It is regrettable that despite the…

HONG KONG — The death toll from a massive blaze at the Wang Fuk Court housing complex has risen to at least 94, authorities said Tuesday, as firefighters and rescue teams scoured burned high-rises for scores of people still listed as missing in the city’s worst fire in nearly 80 years. The fire, which broke out more than 24 hours earlier in the eight-building Tai Po estate, was largely brought under control but not completely extinguished, with occasional sparks and thick smoke still emerging from the charred blocks. Fire…

Guinea-Bissau's Transitional Leadership Guinea-Bissau witnessed a significant change in leadership as Gen. Horta Nta Na Man was sworn in as the transitional president. This follows a military-led coup that ousted the nation's elected leader, creating yet another chapter in the country's political unrest. The military, calling itself "The High Military Command for the Restoration of Order," announced the coup. President Umaro Sissoco Embalo was deposed, causing political disruption. The coup unfolded just before…

Major Offensive Against Al-Shabaab in Lower Jubba Region This section details the ongoing military operations by Somali federal forces and Jubbaland troops in their efforts to regain control of Jamaame district from Al-Shabaab militants. Joint forces are advancing toward strategic locations in Lower Jubba. The offensive aims to dismantle Al-Shabaab’s control over key areas. Operations have intensified over the past two weeks. Advances Toward Jamaame Somali federal forces, supported by troops from the Jubbaland…

MOGADISHU — The commander of the Banadir Regional Police Force, Mahdi Omar Mumin, on Wednesday chaired a high-level meeting to tighten security across Mogadishu as residents report a surge in mobile phone robberies and attacks by armed bandits, authorities said. Senior police officers briefed Mumin on recent security incidents reported in multiple districts and outlined both ongoing and planned operations aimed at curbing robberies — with an emphasis on mobile phone thefts carried out by armed groups. The session assessed…

African Union Condemns Guinea-Bissau Military Coup Amid Electoral Unrest The African Union (AU) has issued a strong condemnation of the November 26 military coup in Guinea-Bissau, occurring just as the nation was poised to announce the results of Sunday’s presidential election. This sudden upheaval has raised significant concerns about the stability and democratic processes in the West African nation. In a statement released shortly after the coup, AU Commission Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf emphasized the…

Lilongwe — A court in Lilongwe has issued a warrant authorizing a search of former President Lazarus Chakwera’s residence over allegations that he is unlawfully holding four State-owned security dogs, according to court records and an affidavit filed with the court. The affidavit says the animals are normally deployed to State House and other presidential security installations and were allegedly moved into Chakwera’s custody without the required approval. The warrant empowers investigators to enter the former president’s…

Guinea-Bissau Military Takes Control Amidst Political Turmoil In a dramatic political shift, Guinea-Bissau's military has asserted control over the nation, halting the electoral process and closing borders. This move follows recent national elections marred by unrest. Military declared control after gunfire near the presidential palace. Borders sealed and media programming suspended. General Denis N'Canha cited threats from national drug lords. Power Shift Led by Military Forces General Denis N'Canha…

MOGADISHU, Somalia — A Somali court has sentenced a woman to six years in prison for financing the militant group Al-Shabaab, part of a broader government push to sever the insurgents’ money networks. In a separate overnight raid, security forces said they killed a senior Al-Shabaab commander in the central Galgaduud region. Key developments: Maryan Mohamed Nur was sentenced to six years after the court found she had direct links to Al-Shabaab and helped move funds to the group, prosecutors said. Investigators…