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Galkayo Prison Under Siege: A Tumultuous Morning Galkayo (AX) — In the early hours of Thursday, the quiet hum of Galkayo was shattered by an armed assault that targeted the central prison. This brazen attack appears to have been aimed at liberating high-risk inmates, yet it devolved into a fierce firefight with Northeastern State security forces. As the sun began to rise, so did a chaos that reminded many of a scene from a gripping thriller, tinged with real-life consequences. Witnesses reported a symphony of…

Assault on Galkayo Central Prison Raises Security Concerns Galkacyo (AX) — In the early hours of Thursday, armed militia engaged in a brazen, coordinated assault on the Galkayo Central Prison. This alarming incident appears to be a calculated effort to extricate inmates, as reported by reliable local sources. The chaos that ensued disrupted the city’s tranquil atmosphere and stirred significant concerns regarding the recurrent breaches of prison security. As gunfire reverberated through the city, it was impossible not to…

In a dramatic turn of events, Augustin Matata Ponyo, the former Prime Minister of the Democratic Republic of Congo, has been handed a ten-year sentence of forced labor for his role in the embezzlement of approximately $245 million in public funds. Joining him in this legal debacle is Deogratias Mutombo, the former governor of the central bank, who has received a five-year sentence. The echoes of this case reverberate through the halls of Congolese politics, raising questions about accountability and governance. The…

The Conviction of a Former Leader: A Landmark Case for Mauritania and Africa Recently, the Mauritanian appellate court delivered a verdict that has reverberated beyond its borders: the conviction of former President Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz on charges of corruption. After appeals from both state officials and Abdel Aziz’s defense team, the court increased his sentence from five years to a significant 15-year term. This ruling addresses not just a local scandal but also speaks volumes about accountability on the African…

Tragic Airstrike in Yemen: Impact on African Migrants Mogadishu (AX) — In a sorrowful turn of events, reports have surfaced indicating that Somali nationals are among the many lives claimed by a U.S. airstrike that targeted a detention facility in Saada governorate, northern Yemen. This incident, which took place on a seemingly ordinary Monday, has elicited a great deal of concern and outrage both locally and internationally, as the implications of such military actions continue to ripple through communities.…

Mogadishu (AX) - Making headlines once more, entrepreneur Mohamed Abdi Afweyne, known for his infamous involvement in piracy, has finally returned to Mogadishu. After enduring over ten years behind bars in Belgium, following piracy-related charges brought by Belgium's government, his homecoming was monumental. Described as the 'mastermind' behind Somali piracy, Afweyne was caught up in a high-profile arrest in 2013. Belgian authorities orchestrated a cunning sting operation, enticing him under the guise of a documentary…

In a startling turn of events, over 1,500 inmates have reportedly fled a prison in Mozambique. This massive jailbreak is occurring amidst a backdrop of escalating violence following the country's elections. Many of those who escaped have since been recaptured, yet it's believed they capitalized on the unstable security climate created by the ongoing political unrest to break through the prison walls. According to Mozambique News Reports and Clippings, there are allegations that the Frelimo government may have tacitly allowed…

MOGADISHU, Somalia - A person convicted of funding ISIS-Somalia activists was sentenced to fifteen years in jail by a army courtroom on Monday, following mounting proof all through his trial within the capital Somali, Mogadishu. Abdirizak Mohamed Abdi Jimale was ordered to serve the following 15 years behind bars for his position as a cash launderer for IS-Somalia, turning into the primary main convict of IS-Somalia in latest months, in keeping with the archives of the IS-Somalia. authorities. Documents supplied to the…

In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Jacky Ndala, leader of the youth union of Moïse Katumbi's party, was sentenced late Tuesday night to two years in prison for making radical comments ahead of the proposed "consolation" law. A text that, if adopted and issued, would exclude from the presidential race, to be held in 2023, candidates whose two parents are not Congolese. For pro-Katumbi, this…

A Tokyo court on Monday sentenced US Army veteran Michael Taylor to two years in prison and his son to one year and eight months for helping former Nissan Motor Co Ltd chairman Carlos Ghosn escape from Japan, where he had been jailed. allegations of financial misconduct. Michael Taylor and his son Peter pleaded guilty and…