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Al-Shabaab Releases Kenyan Chiefs Abducted in Mandera NAIROBI, Kenya - In a dramatic and much-awaited resolution, the Al-Shabaab militants have, at last, freed five Kenyan chiefs who were forcefully taken in February. This resolution comes after an unnerving pursuit, one that gripped the entire country's security apparatus due to the unsettling events surrounding their capture. These five local leaders, more commonly known as chiefs, were abducted on their way to meet President William Ruto at a planned…

MOGADISHU, Somalia - In a courtroom that has seen countless narratives of defiance and redemption, a unique tale unfolded as Somalia's Military Court made the unusual decision to release a young couple once linked to the Al-Shabaab insurgency. This compelling saga illustrates the nation's nuanced approach to reformation and reconciliation among defectors, capturing widespread interest and debate among Somalis. Consider the story of Hafso Mohamed Moalim—a woman who, along with several other young women, was…

In the sun-drenched streets of Khan Younis, a scene unfolded that many, perhaps even those present, had never truly believed they’d witness. The gritty resilience of humanity was evident as Hamas fighters stood steadfast, overseeing the handover that was shrouded in both tension and hope. Around them gathered a crowd poised on the brink of witnessing a poignant moment of human exchange—an exchange rare in a world often marked by division. The Palestinian group, Hamas, orchestrated the release of three Israeli captives in…

Mali has freed more than 100 suspected or convicted jihadists as part of negotiations for the release of a prominent Malian politician and a kidnapped French charity worker, sources close to the talks told AFP on Monday. "As part of the negotiations for the release of Soumaila Cissé and Sophie Pétronin, more than a hundred…