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In Mogadishu, the Court of Appeal of the Banadir region wrapped up the second hearing of Sayid Ali Moalim Daud's defense. Daud had previously received a death sentence for setting his pregnant wife on fire. The court mentioned that the final decision would be made soon, without specifying a date. Ali Halane, Daud's lawyer, expressed optimism that the appeal court would reach a different verdict than the Banadir regional court. He stated that if they were unhappy with the ruling, they would take the case to the country's…

The tragic incident took place in 2013 at the intersection of 12th and Washington avenues S., where Haji-Ahmed was found dead with gunshot wounds in a car parked outside a gas station. Authorities located five .45 caliber shells in the vehicle, pinpointing the direction of the gunfire. Surveillance footage captured Ali in a vibrant varsity jacket exiting the car before the shooting.A security guard witnessed a man in a similar jacket jumping a fence and escaping the scene. Nearby, a torn piece of fabric believed to be from…

The judge presiding over a pregnancy discrimination case against Donald Trump's 2016 campaign approved the request to switch to new legal counsel. They are now represented by the Maryland law firm Schulman Bhattacharya. The former defense team, LaRocca, Hornik, Greenberg, Kittredge, Carlin & McPartland, requested to withdraw from the lawsuit, citing an irreparable breakdown in the attorney-client relationship. This came after GOP operative Arlene "A.J." Delgado filed a lawsuit in 2019, claiming that campaign leadership…

In Mogadishu, the Somali government's Criminal Investigation Department has released ten suspects linked to the killing of a man from the Somali Civil Aviation Authority. After a joint investigation by Somali forensic experts and Turkish Police Forensic Laboratory, it was found that the suspects had no connection to the murder. The deceased, Nasir Muse Abdirahman, also known as Dahable, was 32 years old when his body was discovered by Mogadishu police at his residence in El-Qalow village, located in the Wadajir district, in…

In the face of recent economic turmoil and uncertainties, Somalia has a compelling opportunity to explore the potential benefits of integrating Bitcoin into its national financial strategy. This innovative digital currency could not only serve as a safeguard during turbulent economic times but also act as a catalyst for strengthening Somalia's resilience against future shocks. Somalia, along with many other developing nations, faces a multitude of challenges that can significantly disrupt its economic stability. These…

At the Baledogle Military Airfield in Somalia, the Somali army celebrated the graduation of Danab Advanced Infantry Brigade recruits after completing an intense training program on April 9, 2023. The Somali government acknowledged that rations meant for elite soldiers, trained by the United States, were misused within a specific unit. Following an investigation, several officers were suspended and detained, although their identities have not been disclosed. A statement released on Thursday highlighted the government's…

Did Pascaline Bongo sell her influence when her brother, Ali Bongo, was Gabon's president? The Paris criminal court said no on Monday, but the National Financial Prosecutor's Office appealed. A second trial awaits. The Bongo family is also under French legal scrutiny in the "ill-gotten assets" case. This time, Ali Bongo himself might face charges. Sara Brimbeuf leads the fight against shady financial transactions at Transparency International.

The renowned singer Patience Dabany, also known as former First Lady Joséphine Bongo, filed a complaint against eight top officials of the party for expelling her from the PDG at the beginning of March. She believes this action has caused an "unlawful disturbance." However, yesterday, Tuesday, the expected pleadings have not yet started in English at the First Instance Court.

In tonight's edition:A high court judge has dismissed the case brought by South Africa's ruling ANC party accusing the MK party of copyright infringement.Flooding hits many parts of Kenya, sweeping away vehicles, submerging key highways and sending some communities scrambling to find higher ground. And staying in Kenya, a nation known for its marathon and long distance running gold medals is now hoping to shine in sprint.

The Democratic Republic of Congo claims that it has definitely recovered its mining and oil resources from the Ventura group belonging to Dan Gertler, the Israeli businessman under US sanctions, for corruption and embezzlement in the Democratic Republic of…