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Kenya Annuls Over $2.5 Billion in Agreements with Adani Following US Charges

Amid a backdrop of controversy, top brass in Kenya's government, including President William Ruto, staunchly defended controversial accords with the Adani Group . However, the tide has turned. President Ruto decided to annul the procurement process poised to hand the keys of Kenya's primary airport to India’s corporate heavyweight, Adani Group, following the indictment of its founder in the U.S. This dramatic revelation came on Thursday as part of Ruto’s address to the nation. The original agreement, a hefty $2 billion…

HRW Charges Israel with ‘War Crimes’ and ‘Ethnic Cleansing’ in Gaza

Human Rights Watch has raised alarm bells in its latest report, asserting that Israel's ongoing evacuation orders in Gaza constitute what can be classified as the "war crime of forcible transfer." The organization boldly characterizes some of these actions as "ethnic cleansing" within various parts of the Palestinian territories. This stark depiction is not merely a casual observation; it's grounded in extensive research and firsthand accounts. In the words of the report, “Human Rights Watch has gathered compelling evidence…

Maritime Law Specialist Disputes $180 Million Houthi ‘Extortion Charges’ Allegation in UN Document

In a bustling week peppered with captivating headlines, a noteworthy claim has emerged regarding the Yemeni Houthis and their purported financial activities involving the Red Sea. Maritime lawyer Stephen Askins from Tatham & Co is casting a critical eye over these claims, raising a skeptical eyebrow at the notion that the Houthis are banking $180 million a month from maritime companies seeking safe passage through these waters.Mogadishu (AX) — The swirling rumors suggest that hefty payments are navigated through an…

Nigeria Withdraws Legal Charges Against Binance Executive Over Cryptocurrency Issues

In a significant turn of events, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has decided to drop all legal allegations against Tigran Gambaryan, a senior executive at Binance Holdings. Gambaryan, who had been held in custody since April, can finally breathe a sigh of relief. According to the anti-corruption agency, the focus will now shift to advancing the ongoing money laundering case against Binance itself, as they determined that Gambaryan merely served as an employee and did not play a role in pivotal business…

UN Charges Israel with Attempting to ‘Eradicate’ Healthcare in Gaza

According to investigators from the United Nations, Israel is intentionally targeting medical facilities in Gaza, leading to the deaths and torture of healthcare workers, which they describe as "crimes against humanity." In a recent statement, the United Nations Independent International Commission of Inquiry claimed, "Israel has enacted a coordinated strategy aimed at dismantling Gaza's healthcare infrastructure as part of a more extensive campaign against the region." The report alleged that Israel is "engaging in war…

Families Mourn as Driver Responsible for Killing Five Somali American Women Faces Trial on Drug and Firearm Charges

Footage from surveillance cameras capturing a tragic collision that resulted in the deaths of five friends in June 2023 was highlighted as Derrick Thompson faced his federal trial.Tears rolled down, and comforting embraces were shared among family members as they watched the haunting footage in federal court. It was a heart-wrenching scene involving the tragic fates of five young Somali American women.During the trial’s opening moments, the grim video of the incident—where Thompson, the driver, struck the women's car—played.…

Kinahan Crime Syndicate Member’s Son Extradited to the UK on Weapons Charges

The son of a prominent figure associated with the Kinahan organized crime syndicate has been extradited from Spain to the United Kingdom in connection with purported firearms offenses. Jack Kavanagh, a 24-year-old hailing from Tamworth, is the offspring of Thomas "Bomber" Kavanagh. He found himself in the clutches of law enforcement in May 2023, apprehended by the Spanish National Police at Malaga Airport while making his way through Spain, having traveled from Dubai towards Turkey. Last week, a specialized unit from the…

Japan’s Longest-Serving Death Row Inmate Cleared of Charges

The Japanese court has made a groundbreaking decision, acquitting the world’s longest-serving death row inmate after more than fifty years of conviction. Iwao Hakamada, who was sentenced for murder back in 1968, has now been declared not guilty. In a significant ruling, the Shizuoka District Court affirmed Hakamada’s innocence, acknowledging a retrial that his advocates and he initiated a decade ago. “The court finds the defendant innocent,” proclaimed Judge Koshi Kunii with profound gravity. Unfortunately, due to health…

Individual faces charges for reportedly assisting eight foreign nationals in illegally crossing the Canada-U.S. border into Manitoba.

Man Charged with Assisting Eight Foreign Nationals in Illegally Crossing into Canada A resident of Winnipeg, originally from Somalia, faces serious allegations regarding human trafficking. According to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), Abshir Mohamed Osman, aged 35, was apprehended after eight individuals from Africa were spotted illegally making their way into Manitoba from the United States late last month. On August 22, police discovered Osman driving a rental car that contained these eight individuals close to…

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