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October 16, 2024, will not just be an ordinary day in Minneapolis. On this cool autumn morning, Aimee Bock finds herself stepping into the stark, echoing halls of the federal courthouse. Her visage is caught in the lens of Aaron Nesheim, forever etched into the chronicles of the Sahan Journal. She stands accused, not merely of wrongdoing but of masterminding perhaps the grandest deception perpetrated under the pandemic’s shadow. Imagine this: a federal jury assembled, a motley crew of America’s…

Suspects in the Infamous Dusit D2 Incident to Face Justice in Kenya NAIROBI, Kenya - In the vibrant, bustling city of Nairobi, where history often intertwines with the present, a courtroom drama is set to unfold. This isn't just another news bulletin—it's the intricate unraveling of the chilling episode that forever altered the heart of the nation. Yes, it’s about the Dusit D2 attack, that haunting blot on the canvas of 2019 when lives were lost and structures rattled as chaos reigned supreme. The gavel has…

The Shocking Case of Lucy Letby: A Story That Leaves Us with More Questions Than Answers It’s a tale so harrowing that it left many across the UK—and even beyond—utterly stunned and scratching their heads in disbelief. How could a young nurse, entrusted with the care of the most vulnerable, be found guilty of murdering not one, not two, but seven innocent babies? And as if that wasn’t enough, she allegedly attempted to murder seven more. The case of Lucy Letby, who, post-conviction in 2023, has been dubbed the most prolific…

Let's dive into the latest from the Kenya Medical Research Institute, affectionately known as KEMRI, who is cooking up a storm with a fresh partnership. They're joining forces with Tonix Pharmaceuticals, an innovative biopharma outfit from across the pond in the U.S., to dish out a clinical trial for a brand-new mpox vaccine. Talk about global collaborations shaking things up! On a rather somber note, picture this: a beleaguered patient battling mpox is tended to in a hospital nestled on the periphery of Goma, North Kivu…

The beleaguered aviation titan Boeing is gearing up for yet another challenge as it heads into a civil trial next week regarding the devastating crash of an Ethiopian Airlines flight in March 2019, which tragically claimed the lives of 157 individuals. This trial, set to unfold in federal court in Chicago, initially featured six plaintiffs, but according to sources close to the case, "all but one" have reached settlements. This leaves just a lone plaintiff pressing forward with claims against the aviation giant. Unless a…

The father of a French student, whose testimony regarding the use of caricatures depicting the Prophet Mohammad in a free speech lesson contributed to the gruesome murder of a teacher, is now facing trial on charges of associating with a terrorist network. This chilling sequence of events unfolded in 2020 when Samuel Paty, aged 47, introduced his class to the caricatures. In retaliation, an 18-year-old assailant from Chechnya brutally attacked him outside his school located in Conflans-Sainte-Honorine, a suburb of…

In a groundbreaking development, the World Health Organization (WHO) has officially reported that Rwanda is spearheading the world's inaugural clinical trial aimed at treating the Marburg virus disease. Dr. Matshidiso Moeti, the WHO Regional Director for Africa, emphasized the collaborative effort with the organization, which involves testing a medication currently employed for COVID-19 management—Remdesivir—alongside an antibody specifically engineered to combat the Marburg virus. “This initiative showcases our collective…

Footage from surveillance cameras capturing a tragic collision that resulted in the deaths of five friends in June 2023 was highlighted as Derrick Thompson faced his federal trial.Tears rolled down, and comforting embraces were shared among family members as they watched the haunting footage in federal court. It was a heart-wrenching scene involving the tragic fates of five young Somali American women.During the trial’s opening moments, the grim video of the incident—where Thompson, the driver, struck the women's car—played.…

The trial of Marine Le Pen, the prominent leader of France's far-right National Rally (RN) party, is now underway. She's facing accusations of misusing European Union funds but maintains that she will demonstrate her innocence throughout the proceedings. Le Pen, along with the RN and twenty-four others—ranging from party officials to former politicians and parliamentary aides—stands accused of diverting funds intended for European Parliament operations to pay personnel engaged in party work. At that time, the party was…

Family on trial for transferring $13 million to Al-Shabaab militants in Somalia MOGADISHU, Somalia - A family has been dragged before a Mogadishu court for allegedly transferring nearly $13 million to members of the Al-Shabaab group, in a dramatic revelation that, if confirmed, would see them jailed for several years. The family of three close relatives and an ex-wife…