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In Mogadishu, the Somali Court of First Instance has handed down a death penalty to Daud Bashir Adow, a former military officer, for the intentional killing of Said Abdi Musa. The incident occurred in December 2024 at a barbershop, where a dispute over who would go first for a haircut led to the fatal shooting of Musa by Adow. Chairman Hassan Ali Nur Shute of the Somali National Armed Forces military court verified that the tragic event occurred in the Dharkenley district of Mogadishu.

AX Minneapolis - Mahamud Tooxoow Mahamed, 39, originally from Noel, Missouri, faces a new indictment in connection to the 2019 murder of Jessica McCormack, whose body was found in a suitcase along Highway 59. The updated charges now include kidnapping resulting in death and stalking resulting in death, broadening the scope of the accusations against him.Originally indicted in August 2019, Mahamed, a Somali national and U.S. permanent resident, was linked to McCormack's death, when her body was discovered between Lanagan and…

In an unprecedented decision, the Court of Appeal in Banadir region has sentenced Sayid Ali Moalim Daud to death. This ruling comes after a series of hearings and defense arguments against him. The Appeal Court has affirmed a previous ruling by the Banadir regional court, where Daud was originally sentenced to death for setting his pregnant wife on fire. Judicial authorities in both instances found Daud guilty of the crime and imposed the death penalty. However, the Appeal Court has indicated that the verdict can be…

Whether you consider yourself to be incredibly organized or your affairs are typically in total disarray, you may be intrigued to learn about a Swedish tradition known as "death cleaning." People love this lifestyle de-clutter and refresh concept, claiming it gives them peace of mind. What is death cleaning, might you ask? The term is not as scary as it sounds. In fact, it's a fascinating concept that makes perfect sense. Death cleaning is the act of purging through your personal belongings and…

Six individuals, including six Moroccan nationals, have been set free by a military court in northern Somalia and will be returned to Morocco. The Moroccan government, along with various NGOs, has been working to secure the release of these individuals. The accused individuals have claimed innocence and are eager to return to their home country. Various human rights groups have been actively campaigning against the use of the death penalty, urging countries like Morocco to abolish it completely. Despite not having executed…

Somalia: Moroccan ISIS Fighters Released by Military Court In BOSASO, Somalia, the Northeastern State military court set free six foreign individuals connected to the Islamic State in Somalia. The faction, started in 2015 by Somali-British ex-Al-Shabaab preacher Abdulkadir Mumin, had these men training fighters in the Golis mountains and carrying out attacks in Bosaso. General Abdifatah Haji Adan revealed that Ethiopian and Moroccan nationals surrendered to Northeastern State after fleeing from Daesh. ISIS militants in the…

In March, 14 children and 17 civilians were harmed in attacks that could be considered as war crimes. Families of the victims should be compensated for their losses. According to Amnesty International, two separate incidents that resulted in the death of 23 civilians during Somali military operations assisted by Turkish drones ought to be thoroughly investigated as potential war crimes. On March 18, 2024, strikes in the Lower Shabelle region tragically took the lives of 14 children and other civilians. The armed conflict…

Gaze upon a bloated river by a safari lodge after heavy rains in the Talek region of Maasai Mara National Reserve in Narok County, Kenya on May 1, 2024. Secure Licensing Permissions.The death toll from the floods and other consequences of the intense rains hammering Kenya has climbed to 228, according to the interior ministry on Sunday.The heavy rains, causing extensive flooding and landslides nationwide in recent weeks, are projected to intensify in May.In an announcement, the ministry warned of more flooding in low-lying,…

Kenyan President William Ruto has delayed the reopening of schools due to ongoing heavy rains and floods that have claimed over 200 lives. During his state of the nation address, President Ruto mentioned the grim forecast from meteorological reports, warning of the potential impact of Cyclone Hidaya on coastal regions in the near future. Floods have ravaged Kenya and other East African nations, forcing over 150,000 individuals into camps for safety. Originally scheduled to open this week, schools will remain closed for an…

Residents retrieve their belongings post-flood in Nairobi; Flooding and heavy rains claim at least 70 lives in Kenya, exacerbating the impact of climate change in East Africa. The death toll has doubled from earlier reports, with severe downpours affecting Kenya and other vulnerable East African nations. Government spokesperson Isaac Mwaura confirmed 70 fatalities due to floods, 32 of which were in Nairobi, and 15 in the Rift Valley region. Over 120,000 people are displaced, 22 are injured, and 8 are missing. The…