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A Call for Reform: An Incident Sparks Debate in North Western State of Somalia In a world increasingly shaped by the lens of a smartphone camera, actions and their consequences unfold before our very eyes, sometimes with alarming speed. Just recently, this was the case in Hargeisa, when a video surfaced showing a police officer—an enforcer of the law by profession—slapping a young woman. The video spread like wildfire, sparking outrage and disbelief among viewers and prompting the North Western State of Somalia police to…

A Tangled Path to Justice: Minneapolis Man Charged with Terrorism Support In the heart of Minneapolis, amidst its bustling streets and cold winters, a grave narrative has been unfolding. A 22-year-old man from this city, known for its vibrant arts scene and sprawling lakes, now finds himself entangled in the web of federal justice. The man, Abdisatar Ahmed Hassan, stands accused of attempting to lend credence and support to a foreign terrorist group, a charge that echoes with the chilling reality of…

Concerns are escalating regarding an Iranian student who was detained after staging a protest by stripping down to her underwear, an act fueled by alleged harassment over her attire. Activists are expressing worry that the authorities may resort to confining her in a psychiatric facility. In footage circulated on social media platforms, the student—who is enrolled at the distinguished Islamic Azad University in Tehran—was seen outside the campus on Saturday, clad only in her bra and underwear as a form of protest. Reports…

Turkish National Held for Misconduct in Somalia MOGADISHU, Somalia - A Banadir regional court in Mogadishu has detained a Turkish citizen following allegations of mistreatment towards Somali workers employed by his family's enterprise, according to official reports. Ertugrul Karaferiyeli faces charges from the Attorney General's office for misusing his authority within a company abroad, blatantly disregarding labor laws that ensure humane treatment of employees. The individual is affiliated with Favori LLC and…

South African police are investigating the murder of Babita Deokaran, a government official from the Gauteng region, which includes Johannesburg. She had exposed the corruption surrounding fraudulent public contracts in connection with Covid-19, in favor of "Covidpreneurs", these entrepreneurs who have illegally enriched themselves due to the pandemic. Seven people were arrested on Friday, August 27,…

Former Congolese Minister of Health Eteni Longondo, accused almost unanimously by the General Inspectorate of Finance (IGF) of embezzling funds set aside for the response to Covid-19 when he was in office in 2020, was placed under a temporary arrest warrant, Friday, August 27, 2021, in the end of a hearing at the prosecutor's office near the Court of Cassation in Kinshasa. He spent the night in Makala…

In Mali, it has only been two weeks since the Ivorian Sess Soukou Mohamed, known as Ben Souk, was imprisoned. The former deputy, close to Guillaume Soro, was arrested on August 10 as part of the international arrest warrant issued against him by the judiciary in his country. However, his lawyer believes that the procedure is irregular, he appealed the demand that he be released.…

KAMPALA, Uganda Uganda People's Defense Forces group accused of killing civilians in Somalia has been arrested, President Yoweri Museveni confirms, which is an exciting event that can help families to claim justice. Two weeks ago, seven people, including two truck drivers, were blown up by AMISOM soldiers, allegedly on a revenge mission, shortly after they were ambushed by al-Shabaab militants. It is not known why the army is opposing the civilian population. The victims were innocent civilians, with AMISOM initially…

NAIROBI, Kenya - The Ethiopian federal government announced the arrest of at least 32 people believed to be agents of the Tigray Defense Forces , a faction in the Tigray region thatconflicts with the authorities in Addis Ababa. The commission said Tuesday it had arrested 32 TDF officers trying to cross the border into the region into Ethiopia inorder to carry out the group's destructive activities in the country. The 32 people are currently in police custody awaiting trial. State media alleged the suspects were TDF…

In Mali, General Moussa Diawara was arrested on Thursday, July 29, and imprisoned in Bamako. He was prosecuted from a legal source in connection with the investigation into the disappearance of journalist Birama Touré, who has given no sign of life since January 2016. It is also directed at Karim Keïta, son of former President Ibrahim Boubacar Keïta.…