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Major Blow to Mexican Cartels as "El Mayo" and "El Chapo's" Son Arrested in Texas The arrest of Mexican drug lord Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada and Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman's son in El Paso, Texas, marks a significant win for U.S. authorities and could disrupt the Mexican criminal world. As a pivotal figure in Mexico's narcotic history, Zambada established the Sinaloa Cartel alongside Guzman. Since Guzman's extradition to the U.S. in 2017, where he is now serving a life sentence, Zambada has been a…

Jubaland's Triumph: Honoring Soldiers for Defeating Al-Shabaab KISMAYO, Somalia - Ahmed Madobe, the president of Jubaland, has recognized the valiant efforts of local troops who played a significant role in overcoming Al-Shabaab on three pivotal fronts. This feat was lauded as the 'most triumphant' endeavor by indigenous forces. Madobe bestowed medals upon the soldiers and elevated their ranks for displaying valor in Monday's clashes with the Al-Shabaab faction. The confrontation resulted in the deaths of over 130…

Trial of Congo River Alliance Leader Corneille Nangaa In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the Kinshasa-Gombe military tribunal is slated to commence Corneille Nangaa's trial on July 24, 2024. Nangaa, prominent leader of the Congo River Alliance (AFC), faces serious charges. This political faction serves as the M23 rebellion's arm, heavily backed by Rwanda, dominating parts of North Kivu province in the east. For over two years, this province has been ensnared in tumultuous conflict.

Bold Move: Niger’s New Leadership Slashes Fuel Prices In Niger, since the government's overhaul following the military coup on July 26, 2023, a notable shift has occurred: the authorities have announced a fuel price cut. This reduction is scheduled to come into effect on July 23, 2024. Renowned Nigerian economist Ibrahim Adamou Luché hailed the move, stating, "It was crucial to make this symbolic gesture on the eve of the coup's anniversary. It demonstrates the leaders' commitment to acting in the interests of the…

Ennahda Leader Imprisoned in Tunisia Hospitalized Following Hunger Strike A leading member of Ennahda, Tunisia's opposition party, has been rushed to the hospital. The politician had embarked on a hunger strike, resulting in deteriorating health. The incident has garnered significant attention. "It's a dire situation for him," remarked a fellow party member, emphasizing the gravity of his condition. For some time now, Tunisia has faced political turmoil. The controversial imprisonment of opposition figures has deepened…

On tonight's edition: The man accused of orchestrating the deaths in the notorious Shakahola Forest massacre appears in court on terrorism charges. The bodies of hundreds of followers of self-proclaimed religious leader Paul Mackenzie have been exhumed from the Kenyan wilderness. Elsewhere, U.S. troops are withdrawing from their base in Niger's capital, completing a key step in their military-led withdrawal from the country. And hundreds of thousands of families in Mozambique's Cabo Delgado region continue to struggle daily…

Paul Nthenge Mackenzie, the leader of a Kenyan doomsday cult, appeared in court in the Indian Ocean port city of Mombasa on Monday at the start of a high-profile trial over the starvation deaths of more than 400 of his followers. Mackenzie is charged with terrorism and is also accused of murder, manslaughter, kidnapping and child torture, along with 94 other defendants.

The Congress of Progressives, the majority party in Nigeria, appointed its new executive on Saturday, March 26, late at night, at the end of its national convention. Senator Abdullahi Adamu, also a former governor of the central state of Nasarawa, was elected.…

A former Balaka military official, Maxime Mokom, appeared before the International Criminal Court on Tuesday. He was arrested in Chad in late February and sent to The Hague on March 14, on the basis of a confidential arrest warrant issued in December 2018. He…

Chadian authorities on Monday handed over a former Central African militia leader to the International Criminal Court on suspicion of war crimes and crimes against humanity, the Hague-based court announced.…