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LYON, France — In a sweeping and coordinated crackdown across the East African landscape, authorities have netted 37 individuals suspected of engaging in terrorist activities, including connections to the notorious groups Al-Shabaab and ISIS. Think of it as a massive dragnet cast over eight nations, snagging a mixed bag of lawbreakers and illicit weaponry. When did this all go down? Well, between the busy months of November and December 2024, raids were in full swing, showing the power of teamwork among international…

Kismayo Tragedy Unfolds: The Tale of Poison, Love, and Betrayal Kismayo — There are tales that grip the heart, refusing to let go, weaving their threads of intrigue tighter around every unraveling detail. Such is the gripping saga unfolding in the normally quiet neighborhood of Farjano in Kismayo. Once a bustling, colorful town, this tragic incident has turned all eyes toward it once more. Like a scene scripted from a crime drama, a woman stands accused, not of theft or fraud, but of a much darker…

A woman in Brazil has been taken into custody, charged with three counts of homicide, after a tragic incident involving a Christmas cake laced with arsenic led to the poisoning of several family members. During a family celebration on December 23rd in Torres, a quaint coastal town in southern Brazil, three women lost their lives, and three others fell gravely ill after consuming the cake. Marcos Veloso, the lead investigator on the case, shared at a press briefing that there exists "strong evidence" implicating the…

In a significant development, Venezuelan authorities have released 225 individuals who were apprehended during the tumultuous anti-government protests that erupted following the contentious presidential elections held on July 28. This information was disclosed by Attorney General Tarek Saab in an official announcement. According to Saab, the decision to grant freedom to these individuals stemmed from newly uncovered evidence by prosecutors. The announcement detailed, “Between the afternoon of November 15 and November 16, we…

In a decisive move, Dutch law enforcement rounded up numerous pro-Palestinian demonstrators in Amsterdam for violating a protest ban. This restriction was enacted following violent confrontations between Israeli football fans and local youths. The Amsterdam District Court upheld the mayor's order to prohibit demonstrations in the city. This decision came just days after disturbances erupted involving fans of Maccabi Tel Aviv and others on scooters throughout various neighborhoods. Despite the ban, hundreds of individuals…

A federal court has dismissed treason charges against numerous minors who were apprehended amid recent nationwide protests fueled by escalating living costs and discontent with the government. President Bola Tinubu had previously mandated their release after several young demonstrators collapsed during their court proceedings, a situation that drew sharp criticism from human rights organizations such as Amnesty International. In Nigeria, treason carries severe penalties, potentially culminating in the death penalty. "Any…

Gerard Hutch, commonly referred to as 'the Monk', has been taken into custody amid accusations related to money laundering activities. The 61-year-old was among nine individuals presented to a magistrate by Spanish law enforcement in Lanzarote. While two individuals were denied bail and detained, the remaining seven were granted bail, albeit with conditions. In this group were individuals connected to Hutch, including a close family member and various legal and business associates. According to a statement from Spanish…

Here's a fresh take on the content you provided:   An alarming situation unfolds as Abduqadir Mohamed Nur, a Somali journalist, is reportedly snatched from his home and held captive, a move that sparks concern for freedom of the press, as voiced by the media union. Advocates for press freedom have raised alarms over the incident occurring early Friday morning, claiming Nur was taken by intelligence agents. The Somali Journalists Syndicate (SJS), an organization representing journalists, blasted the detention of Nur as a…

Mogadishu (AX) — On a tragic Sunday, a young girl named Maryan Mahad Ado, just five years old, met a harrowing end after being thrown from a five-story building in Mogadishu's Abdiaziz District. Authorities have confirmed that a number of arrests have been made in connection with this heartbreaking incident. Maryan's family shared the devastating news that she passed away on Monday morning, mere hours after the incident. Her mother revealed that Maryan had been on her way home from Quranic school when she was thrown from…

Hargeisa (AX) — The Supreme Court of North Western State of Somalia has mandated the speedy liberation of lawmaker Mohamed Abiib Yusuf, condemning his detention as unlawful. On Monday, the court announced that Yusuf should be freed from Madera prison today, instructing the Commander of the Custodial Corps to comply. Assemblyman Yusuf's arrest defied the law, according to the court, which pointed out that the North Western State of Somalia House of Representatives had overwhelmingly refused to strip away his parliamentary…