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In recent days, a disturbing wave of unrest has swept through the military ranks of Burkina Faso, igniting fears of a potential coup against the ruling Junta leader, Captain Ibrahim Traore. This turmoil began with unsettling rumors of a conspiracy to overthrow his leadership, which came to power in 2022 amidst a backdrop of escalating insecurity and civilian discontent. The news of several army officers’ arrests has sent shockwaves through the armed forces. Reports suggest that soldiers are now enveloped in an atmosphere…

Political Dissonance and Repression in North Western State of Somalia Hargeisa (AX) — In the dusty echoes of North Western State of Somalia’s political landscape, a storm is brewing. The newly-minted administration of President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi, perhaps not as squeaky clean as a new pin, has already directed its gaze upon activists and journalists who dare to question or challenge the status quo. This recent crackdown has reignited worries about political oppression, even with new faces steering the…

In the heart of Somalia's South West State, something quite dramatic is unfolding. Picture the bustling town of Baidoa, a place that hums with life and the rhythmic chaos typical of Central Africa. Here, amidst its vibrant streets and the aromatic wafts of local cuisine, a rather serious initiative is taking root—a crackdown that has set tongues wagging and fingers pointing. In an unscripted dance between custodians of law and the digital frontier, the South West State's security apparatus has swung into action, detaining…

California has made headlines for its unusual encounters between humans and bears, but recent events have taken a bizarre twist. Reports of bears climbing into vehicles, especially high-end ones, raised eyebrows among insurance investigators, signaling that something fishy might be going on. This curious situation led to what the California Insurance Department affectionately dubbed "Operation Bear Claw." Four individuals from Los Angeles have found themselves in a heap of legal trouble, having been arrested under…

In an unsolicited turn of events, a number of individuals in Switzerland were apprehended following the utilization of the Sarco "suicide pod" in the northern canton of Schaffhausen yesterday. This innovative device has sparked intensive discussions around morality and legality in a country where active euthanasia is strictly prohibited, yet assisted dying has been permitted for a considerable stretch of time. Authorities from Schaffhausen reported that the pod was employed in a secluded forest hut, immediately leading to…

One hundred arrests took place on Thursday in Kinshasa, the result of an anti-drug police operation against the "bulge", a drug made with catalyst residues from exhaust pipes. The operation was initiated following the concerns expressed by the authorities about the harmful effects of the consumption of this drug, which is mainly used by young people. Three Tunisian citizens were among those arrested.…

In Madagascar, new arrests in the case of two Frenchmen suspected of carrying out a coup against President Andry Rajoelina. They were arrested on Tuesday, July 20, for "endangering state security" and are still being heard by the criminal squad and have since been joined by other people. as reported from Madagascar, Laure…

At least nine army officers have been arrested in Ituri province. Some of them have been in prison since Sunday. They are accused of embezzling funds intended for the fight against armed groups in this province placed by Felix Tshisekedi in a besieged state. as reported from Kinshasa, Patient LigodiAmong the arrested officers…

In Guinea, the parties that supported the candidacy of their opponent Cellou Dalein Diallo in the last presidential election signed an agreement yesterday in Conakry to form a political alliance. But in the wake, in the late afternoon, two of their activists were arrested. An electoral coalition formed for the last presidential…

44 people were arrested for non-compliance with sanitary measures during an unofficial gay marriage in Nansana, Uganda, where homosexuality is illegal. The police raid took place in an LGBT shelter run by the association Happy Family Youth Uganda. For the association's president Isma Iga, this is a disguised oppression of the…