DR Congo: 129 Killed in Attempted Prison Break in Kinshasa
At least 129 people were killed during an attempted mass escape from the central Makala prison in Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic...
Ugandan Olympian Rebecca Cheptegei Hospitalized After Alleged Petrol Attack
Ugandan Olympian Rebecca Cheptegei is in critical condition after an alleged petrol attack by her boyfriend in western Kenya, local authorities reported Monday.
Cheptegei, 33,...
Nigeria Police Arrest 70-Year-Old Man for Alleged Sexual Abuse of Daughter
Lagos State Police Command, Nigeria, arrested a 70-year-old farmer on August 29, 2024, for allegedly sexually abusing his 14-year-old daughter, authorities said Thursday.
Bashiru Abiodun,...
US Forces Capture ISIS Leader Aiding Escaped Detainees in Syria
U.S. forces, in cooperation with the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), have captured an ISIS leader responsible for assisting escaped fighters from detention facilities in...
Detained Binance Executive Seeks Bail in Nigeria on Health Grounds
Tigran Gambaryan, a Binance executive detained in Nigeria since February, submitted a fresh bail application on Monday citing medical concerns. The request, however, faced...
