East-Africa
IPOA blocks release of officer accused of killing Garissa taxi driver
by Joseph Ogungo Saturday May 23, 2026 An undated image of a police vehicle at a crime scene Photo kenyans.co.ke The Independent…
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Somalia
Police disperse Borama youths protesting North Western State of Somalia’s May 18 celebrations
Monday May 18, 2026 Borama (AX) — Police in Borama opened fire Sunday to break up young demonstrators who burned tires in…
East-Africa
Kenya police use teargas to disperse anti-France protesters near Macron summit
Wednesday May 13, 2026 Teargas billowed through Nairobi’s city centre on Tuesday as Kenyan police moved to break up dozens of anti-France…
Somalia
North Western State of Somalia police arrest suspects after gunfire breaks out in Hargeisa
Wednesday May 13, 2026 Hargeisa (AX) — North Western State of Somalia police said Tuesday they had arrested several people accused of…
Somalia
Somali police detain and beat Guardian reporter, colleagues
Sarah JohnsonSunday May 10, 2026 The journalists said they were arrested and assaulted by counter-terrorism police in Mogadishu on Friday. Photograph: Tony…
Somalia
Police hunt militia after attack kills six in Mandera
By Margaret KalekyeSunday May 10, 2026 A search operation is under way in Mandera after suspected militia opened fire on a Nissan…
World
Police say German bank hostage-taking ends with no injuries
A dramatic hostage ordeal at a bank in western Germany ended with a special police unit freeing two people from a vault…
Somalia
Somalia’s Federal Government and Galmudug Clash Over Rival Police Chief Appointments
MOGADISHU, Somalia – A fresh power struggle has broken out between Somalia’s federal authorities and the Galmudug administration after both sides issued…
Southern-Africa
Namibia’s President Fires Police Chief After Security Breach
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has not publicly stated why Inspector General Joseph Shikongo was removed, but the decision comes in the wake of…
Somalia
Police search for masterminds after weapons seized on Thika–Garissa Highway
By Margaret KalekyeTuesday May 5, 2026 Investigators are following fresh leads after security officers intercepted a bus carrying a concealed stockpile of…
Somalia
Somali police chief meets Turkish delegation to strengthen security cooperation
Monday May 4, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — Somali Police Force Commander General Asad Osman Abdullahi on Monday hosted a senior Turkish delegation…
