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Tragedy struck near Nairobi as a lion attacked and killed a 14-year-old girl, according to the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS). This heartbreaking incident took place yesterday on a ranch situated just south of Nairobi National Park. The incident was witnessed by another teenager, who promptly raised the alarm, allowing KWS to respond quickly. In their statement, KWS noted, "Rangers and response teams were swiftly mobilised and traced bloodstains leading to the Mbagathi River, where the girl’s body was recovered with injuries…

In a tragic escalation of conflict, a Russian drone strike on the Ukrainian city of Dnipro late last night has resulted in the deaths of three individuals, including a young girl, as confirmed by local authorities. Dnipropetrovsk regional governor, Sergiy Lysak, expressed the gravity of the situation, stating, "A massive UAV (unmanned aerial vehicle) attack led to tragic consequences. Three people died in Dnipro, including a child." Among the deceased were a young girl and an elderly woman, highlighting the indiscriminate…

In Mogadishu, the capital of Somalia, a rare public outcry has erupted, revealing the deep-seated emotions and concerns of its citizens. Picture this: an eight-year-old girl, absent from her family's embrace for six unsettling months, emerges in the unsettling confines of an adult man's household who audaciously claims to be her husband. Imagine the disbelief that swept across the nation! Last September, this young girl vanished from her home in the semi-autonomous region of Northeastern State. Her family's growing…

Across South Africa, an outpouring of voices rose in unison as thousands of students, activists, and concerned citizens took to the streets. Their rallying cry? Justice for a seven-year-old girl from the Eastern Cape, who suffered the unimaginable—a rape committed within the supposed safety of her school in October 2024. It’s a moment that has sparked outrage and galvanized a nation. The protesters weren’t merely expressing anger; they delivered heartfelt memoranda to education officials, demanding immediate action. Calls…

In a chilling series of events that have captivated both local and international attention, police and human rights officials in Northeastern State have intervened in a highly sensitive matter. A young girl, taken into protective custody, finds herself at the center of an ongoing investigation. The man accused of abducting and marrying her remains under scrutiny, though it is yet to be determined if criminal charges will follow. The ordeal began innocuously in Bosaso, a bustling commercial hub in Somalia's…

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…

Meryl Streep shines brightly as one of the finest talents in Hollywood, but her recent appearance at the United Nations highlighted a different mission: advocating for the women of Afghanistan. These women, stripped of their right to self-expression under Taliban rule, face astonishing limitations on their lives. A recent UN report paints a grim picture of the situation, asserting that for the last three years, the Taliban regime has systematically "erased women from Afghanistan's public sphere." True to these findings, at…

Mogadishu (AX)—A Quran instructor has been nabbed in Mogadishu, accused of choking a 17-year-old girl in the Warta Nabada district, as stated by the police after a security sweep. The suspect, known as Abdiazis Osman Mohamed Saddam, is now in police custody facing charges for the brutal killing of Ma'ido Mohamed Ahmed, a young girl whose corpse bore distressing marks of abuse. Banadir regional law enforcement officers were responsible for the arrest. They're actively conducting the investigation, and it’s anticipated that…

In Algeria, the appeal of "Madame Maya", presented as the hidden daughter of ex-president Abdelaziz Bouteflika, was held over the weekend in Tipaza, in western Algiers. This lawsuit is presented as a symbol of the fight against corruption. Initially, on October 14, Zoulikha-Chafika Nachinache (real name) posing as the daughter…

Gatherings are scheduled this Thursday in several Algerian cities to condemn feminicides. No official figures exist, but the Facebook account Algeria Feminicides, which monitors this topic, has identified 38 since the beginning of this year. The murder of a young girl, Chaïma, revives mobilization. Chaïma was 19 and was found dead last week at a deserted gas station near Boumerdes east of Algiers. Local media claim she was raped, beaten and then burned to death. According to the prosecutor, a suspect confessed. He is…