Kenyan Police Arrest Seven in Connection with Bomet County Gang Rape Incident
The assault, which occurred last December in Chebanyi village, Bomet County, gained widespread attention after a disturbing video of the incident went viral.
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Mali's Military Junta Suspends All Political Activities, Citing "Sterile Discussions"
The suspension follows what Colonel Maiga referred to as "sterile discussions" during a national dialogue attempt earlier this year, which seemingly failed to foster constructive solutions.
Escalating School Robberies in Nelson Mandela Bay Prompt Major Security Overhaul
The most affected areas include KwaZakhele, Zwide, and Motherwell in Gqeberha, which have been designated as crime "hotspots" by the provincial government.
10 Years After Chibok: Nigerian Families Grapple with the Trauma of Continued School Kidnappings
Ten years have passed since the infamous Chibok abduction, where 276 schoolgirls were taken, marking the onset of a new era of fear in Nigeria—nearly 100 of those girls remain missing.
Top Ethiopian Opposition Figure Assassinated in Oromia Region
Local sources, including the Addis Standard, reported that individuals resembling government security forces were seen abducting Urgessa from his hotel room on Tuesday night.
Zambia Uncovers 'Sophisticated' Chinese Cybercrime Syndicate in Major Raid
The operation targeted Golden Top Support Services, a Chinese-run company suspected of orchestrating extensive online fraud schemes.
Tragic Mortar Attack in Eastern DR Congo Kills Three Tanzanian Soldiers
The soldiers, all hailing from Tanzania, were stationed in a camp when they came under hostile missile fire. The attack also left three others wounded, escalating the security concerns in the region which is already mired in conflict due to the presence of various rebel groups.
Global Investigation Leads to Arrests in Nigeria Over Sextortion Linked to Australian Schoolboy's Tragedy
Following a relentless international inquiry, authorities tracked down the alleged perpetrators in a Nigerian slum, where they are now awaiting trial.
Tragic Elephant Encounter in Zambia Results in American Tourist's Death
According to Wilderness CEO Keith Vincent, the vehicle, which was carrying six guests and a guide, was taken by surprise by the elephant during a wildlife viewing drive.
Somalia Expels Ethiopian Ambassador Amid Diplomatic Row Over Somaliland Deal
The heart of the contention lies in a controversial agreement struck earlier this year, wherein land-locked Ethiopia secured a 20-kilometer strip of Somaliland's coastline with the intent of establishing a naval base.
Deadly ADF Rebel Attack Claims 10 Lives in Eastern DR Congo
Local civil society sources, who confirmed the attack on Wednesday, described the ADF rebels' incursion into the village, highlighting the ongoing threat these militants pose to peace and stability in the region.
Bafana Bafana and Kaizer Chiefs Football Star Killed in Car Hijacking Shooting Incident
Fleurs, 24, was ambushed while waiting at the petrol station. Armed gunmen approached him, demanding he exit the vehicle, before one of the assailants shot him in the upper body and fled with his car.
Ghanaian Couple in New York Convicted of Son's Fatal Beating, Faces Life in Prison
Valerie Owusu and Emmanuel Addae, both 28, of Corona, Queens, face up to 25 years to life in prison following their conviction for Murder in the Second Degree.
Tanzania Overcomes Massive Nationwide Blackout, Restores Power to Majority of the Country
Energy Minister Doto Mashaka Biteko took decisive action by ordering power officials, who were on their Easter break, to return to work immediately. The goal was clear: to restore power supplies as swiftly as possible to mitigate the impact on the nation's economy and the daily lives of Tanzanians.
Ivory Coast to Boost Cocoa Farmgate Price Amid Global Market Deficit
The surge in the farmgate price comes in response to the global cocoa market experiencing more than a threefold increase in cocoa prices over the last year.
Tales of Kidnapped Nigerian Chibok Girls Leave Many Heartbroken
Aisha Graema and Mary Dauda, two of the freed Chibok girls, share tales of survival intertwined with affection that bloomed in the bleakest of settings.