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The leader of a mosque in Tyresö, Sweden, aged 60, has been apprehended for alleged involvement in a terrorist group. The Somali imam volunteered at the mosque, instructing children and teenagers affiliated with a Muslim cultural organization. Heading the mosque since the early 2000s, the imam served as the association's chairperson for a time. Swedish security services SÄPO conducted an investigation resulting in the arrest, subsequent to a raid in March where four men in their twenties were taken into custody. Two of the…

AX - The Swedish Security Service (Säpo) has officially announced the apprehension of a 60-year-old imam in Tyresö, located south of Stockholm, as a significant development in an ongoing terrorism probe that has captured attention. The imam, connected to the regional Islamic cultural group and its underground mosque, is under suspicion for playing an active role in a terrorist group, amidst growing worries about security within Sweden. Originally from Somalia, the imam has deep roots in the Tyresö community, leading the…

While on a bus from Lamu to Malindi, Mustakima was apprehended by officials after fleeing the Boni Forest due to increased security operations. "The capture of Al-Shabaab members like Mustakima marks a significant win in our battle against terrorism," stated a government representative. "We are fully dedicated to utilizing all resources at our disposal to combat the terrorist threat." The government of Kenya highlighted the success of their efforts against Al-Shabaab in Lamu, resulting in a decrease in terrorist incidents,…

The ICC has not hinted at imminent arrest warrants or commented on the recent claims. Israeli officials have mentioned an ICC inquiry initiated three years ago into possible war crimes committed by Israel and Palestinian fighters since the 2014 Israel-Hamas conflict. The probe also focuses on Israel's establishment of settlements in occupied areas like the West Bank. 'Senior Israeli officials have asked for guarantees from the ICC that Israel will not be singled out, suggesting any action might be construed as…

Kenya has successfully apprehended a notorious Al-Shabaab member, Mustakima Mohammed Ali, also known as Abu Mahir. This significant breakthrough marks a major milestone in the ongoing battle against violent extremism in the region. Mustakima was captured by alert security personnel while traveling on the Lamu-Malindi Highway. He had been orchestrating terror activities that resulted in countless casualties and destruction in Kenya. The authorities had been actively pursuing him for his involvement in the killings of a…

After revealing some disturbing news, Somalia's Defense Ministry declared it would dig into why grub meant for troops went astray, signaling a wave of military clean-up efforts. "In the midst of this scrutiny, our own Somali National Armed Forces coughed up intel about Danab chow getting side-tracked within one of our squads. The FGS is dead serious about sorting this mess and has kicked off inquiries lickety-split, leading to some officers getting benched and locked up to keep things square and above board." Whispers in…

In Hargeisa, authorities detained three Hargeisa Local Council members for challenging plans to evict poor people from a construction site. The arrested officials are Siikawi, Said Jama, and Fidaar, with Fidaar allegedly facing police violence during the incident. The disagreement arose over a location in the Gobonimo market, where the local government seeks to erect a new edifice for the June 26 District headquarters in Hargeysa. In response, MP Barkhad Jama Batuun of the Somaliland House of Representatives criticized the…

In Benin, the planned union march in Cotonou against high cost of living was banned by authorities. Police blocked all access to the gathering spot. Organizers tried to evade the blockade, leading to the arrest of numerous union leaders.

Controversy arose in Kenya this week over the authorities' silence on the deaths of troopers from the African Union's mission in Somalia in an assault. The brother of one among the troopers killed occurs to be a former presidential candidate who has publicly…

On the one hand, the Togolese authorities have recently acknowledged in recent days that there are no Covid-19 patients in treatment centers. So we can see that the situation is improving significantly. And on the other hand, some bans have been lifted and some measures have been eased. This is the case with the reopening of places of worship, the resumption of sports activities. So today, this ban on gatherings of a social or political nature is no longer justified. What is also pointed out is…