East-Africa
Malawi opposition leader declares he’s unbroken after high-profile arrest
Malawi’s opposition leader Simplex Chithyola Banda says his arrest marks a “deeply instructive chapter” in his life—one that has tested but not…
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East-Africa
Police arrest multimillion-dollar human trafficker who smuggled thousands, including Somali migrants
Friday April 10, 2026 Ethiopian police say Yetbarek Dawit, who is yet to comment on the allegations, was wanted in various countries…
East-Africa
Zimbabwean Police Arrest Suspected Traffickers Linked to Russia’s War
Four men appeared in a Harare courtroom accused of running a trafficking ring that sent Zimbabweans to Russia, where victims were allegedly…
Somalia
Somalia: Custodial Corps Chief Takes Office as Predecessor Remains Under House Arrest
MOGADISHU, Somalia — Major General Mohamed Sheikh Hassan on Sunday officially took charge of the Somali Custodial Corps, stepping into leadership of…
Somalia
Former Somali Custodial Corps commander dismissed, placed under house arrest
Thursday March 26, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — A sudden shake-up at the top of Somalia’s prison service has taken a new turn,…
Somalia
Farmaajo Condemns Arrests of Bajaj Drivers After Somalia Fuel Price Protests
Farmaajo condemns arrests of Bajaj drivers as Mogadishu fuel price spike sparks protests Thursday March 12, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — Former Somali…
Central-Africa
IPI denounces Kismayo journalist killing, Mogadishu arrest of another journalist
MOGADISHU, Somalia — The International Press Institute on Sunday condemned the killing of Somali journalist Abshir Khalif Shidane in Kismayo and the…
World
Britney Spears allegedly drove erratically before arrest, police say
NEWBURY PARK, Calif. — Britney Spears was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence Wednesday night after California Highway Patrol officers…
World
Police arrest Labour MP Joani Reid’s husband over suspected China espionage
UK arrests over suspected China spying as MP Joani Reid defends husband LONDON — Counterterrorism police have arrested three men on suspicion…
West-Africa
Nigeria Faces Protests Following Arrest of Former Governor El-Rufai
Protests Erupt in Kaduna Over El-Rufai’s Continued Detention Protests erupted in various parts of Kaduna State in response to the ongoing detention…
World
Inside Andrew’s Arrest: The Untold Story Behind That Photo
British detectives are continuing searches of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s former home after his release from custody following an arrest on suspicion of misconduct…
