West-Africa
Nigeria Sentences Ansaru Terror Group Leaders to Life in Prison
Two senior Ansaru figures will spend life in prison after admitting to 32 terrorism-related offences at Nigeria’s Federal High Court in Abuja.…
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West-Africa
Mali Rebels Conduct Coordinated Attacks on Army Bases and Prison
Militant fighters affiliated with Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM), alongside their Tuareg separatist allies from the Azawad Liberation Front, have intensified their…
World
Trump threatens prison for Reflecting Pool vandalism in Washington
A fight over one of Washington’s most recognizable landmarks has taken a sharper turn, with US President Donald Trump warning that anyone…
World
Matthew Perry’s assistant sentenced to 41-month prison term
The man who served as Matthew Perry’s personal assistant — and who prosecutors said injected the actor with the ketamine dose that…
World
Ex-Red Army Faction militant gets 13-year prison term for armed robbery
After decades spent out of sight, Daniela Klette has been handed a 13-year prison sentence by a German court for a string…
World
Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra Released From Prison
Cheers rang out outside Bangkok’s Klong Prem prison on Thursday as Thailand’s billionaire former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra walked free on parole,…
World
Brazil lawmakers reduce Bolsonaro prison term in setback for Lula
Brazil’s Congress dealt President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva a stinging political blow by overturning his veto of legislation that sharply cuts…
Somalia
China pledges equipment support for Somalia’s prison system
Wednesday April 29, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — China has said it will provide equipment to help strengthen Somalia’s correctional facilities, following high-level…
World
Nathan Chasing Horse sentenced to life in prison in Nevada case
Nathan Chasing Horse, once known for his role in Dances With Wolves, has been sentenced to life in prison for sexually assaulting…
Somalia
Minneapolis man sentenced to 8.5 years in federal prison for ISIS attempt in Somalia
Mike BungeSaturday April 25, 2026 A Minneapolis man has been sentenced to more than eight years in federal prison after investigators say…
West-Africa
Sierra Leonean Opposition Politician Sentenced to Four Years in Prison
In a move that has sparked widespread outcry, activist and opposition figure Zainab Sheriff was sentenced to four years in prison for…
