Somalia
Amnesty International urges release of detained activist Sadia Bajaj
Tuesday April 28, 2026 Sa’dia Moalim Ali, a Somali tuktuk driver at the centre of a political storm after her arrest during…
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World
Family says man detained in Iran may face execution
Fears are mounting for a 30-year-old man held in Iran after his family said the case against him could end in execution,…
Somalia
CPJ Urges Immediate Release of North Western State of Somalia Journalist Detained Without Charge
CPJ urges North Western State of Somalia to free journalist detained without charge since Feb. 22 Monday March 9, 2026 HARGEISA, North…
North-Africa
Somalia Repatriates 12 Citizens Held in Sudan Over Smuggling Attempt
Somalia repatriates 12 citizens held for years in Sudan over irregular migration MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somalia’s federal government on Friday welcomed home…
West-Africa
Ex-Nigerian Governor El-Rufai Detained Amid Fraud Allegations
Former Kaduna Governor Nasir El-Rufai Detained by EFCC Amid Fraud Allegations The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has detained former Kaduna…
World
Pair of shipyard workers detained over alleged sabotage of German Navy vessels
HAMBURG, Germany — Two shipyard workers have been arrested on suspicion of sabotaging several German warships in Hamburg harbor, authorities said, in…
East-Africa
Puntland State Releases Names of Nearly 50 Foreign ISIS Fighters Detained in Northeastern Somalia
GAROWE, Somalia — Puntland State authorities on Saturday released the names and photographs of nearly 50 foreign Islamic State fighters captured during…
World
Top Netanyahu aide detained by Israeli police in high-profile case
Israeli police detained a senior aide to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on suspicion of obstructing an investigation, in a case local media…
World
Thailand frees 18 Cambodian troops detained since July
Thailand releases 18 Cambodian soldiers as border cease-fire holds Thailand has released 18 Cambodian soldiers held since July, both governments said, in…
Central-Africa
Cameroon Opposition Leader Calls for Freedom of Detained Demonstrators
Cameroon’s Political Tempest: A Struggle for Freedom and Justice In the heart of Central Africa, a political storm brews as opposition leader…
Southern-Africa
South African Government Negotiates Release of Activists Detained in Gaza
South African activists held by Israel after Gaza aid attempt are “in good health and high spirits,” Pretoria says South Africa’s foreign…
