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Newly elected German mayor found with life‑threatening stab wounds; investigators probe possible family link The newly elected mayor of Herdecke, a small town in Germany’s industrial Ruhr region, was discovered with life‑threatening stab wounds at her home on Tuesday, authorities said, touching off a wave of shock and unanswered questions about whether the attack was personal or political. What happened Iris Stalzer, 57, who won a run‑off election on Sept. 28 to lead the town of roughly 23,000 residents between Hagen and…

Mayor-elect of German town badly wounded in stabbing; motive unclear The newly elected mayor of Herdecke, a small town outside Dortmund in western Germany, was seriously wounded in a stabbing attack that left national leaders demanding answers and local residents reeling. What happened Iris Stalzer, 57, was attacked shortly after noon near her home on Monday, public broadcaster WDR reported. Chancellor Friedrich Merz called the assault a "heinous act" and said on X that "we fear for her life," urging that "the crime and…

Mogadishu (AX) — In the heart of Mogadishu, Mayor Yusuf Hussein Jimale Madaale held an important gathering with the interim parliamentary committee focused on electoral laws. Their agenda? To bolster the electoral proceedings and ensure transparency in upcoming elections for Somalia’s capital. Central to their conversations was the idea of implementing elections based directly on citizens' voting rights. This idea received backing and insightful suggestions from the Banadir regional administration. These talks are a…

The Mayor of Amsterdam has declared enhanced security protocols throughout the city following a night of unrest described by officials as anti-Semitic. However, there were also reports of provocative chants from Israeli soccer fans that night. In light of the turmoil, Israel dispatched commercial flights to the Netherlands to assist in bringing back Israeli soccer fans, with the initial flight arriving in Tel Aviv this afternoon. As a result of the clashes, local police reported five individuals were hospitalized, while 62…

In the bustling heart of Mogadishu, Federal MP Abdullahi Adan Ahmed, known by all as Black, sounded the alarm on the South West State's administration's alleged ploy to oust Hudur's mayor. He voiced concerns that this move could stir the pot of serenity in Hudur, a district lauded for its peace compared to other restless parts of the region. According to Black, a pair of important state ministers—one from the Interior Ministry, the other from Security—recently graced Hudur with a visit, sparking whispers of a mayoral…

New York City's Mayor, Eric Adams, finds himself entangled in a web of legal troubles as he faces charges of bribery and the illicit solicitation of campaign contributions from a foreign national, according to a federal indictment revealed today. This development follows a prolonged investigation that has plunged the city’s administration into chaos. In total, Mr. Adams confronts five criminal allegations, which include the conspiracy to commit wire fraud. Prosecutors allege that he sought and accepted lavish perks —…

In a startling revelation, New York City Mayor Eric Adams now faces serious legal troubles as a federal indictment has been publicly unveiled today. This development follows an extensive investigation, throwing the government of the nation’s largest city into disarray and raising eyebrows across the political spectrum. According to the indictment, Mr. Adams is confronting a total of five criminal charges, one of which is conspiracy related to wire fraud. Prosecutors allege that he actively solicited and accepted various…

In Benin, this Tuesday, July 7, was the first day of the Economic Crimes Tribunal (CRIET) court for the mayor of Abomey-Calavi, the second most important municipality in the south after Cotonou. Georges Bada, an influential member of the Patrice Talon majority, is on trial for a land planning case. He is charged with "abuse of office, fraud and criminal association". With him 28 co-defenders including…

Noël Akossi Bendjo is back in Ivory Coast after three years in exile. The former mayor of the municipality of Plateau landed on Saturday, July 3 in Abidjan after a long stay in Paris. This high figure in the PDCI had chosen to stay out of the country after being accused of embezzlement of public funds and convicted in the absence of Ivorian justice. Accusations that Noël Akossi Bendjo has always denied…

In Gabon, in the hot spot for a few days after a scandal of embezzlement of public funds, the mayor of Libreville Eugène Mba has resigned. He would have returned his apron on June 1, according to an official decree published on Saturday. He is the second mayor to leave office in less than a year. as reported from Libreville,…