Kenya has pledged to send 600 more police officers to Haiti in the coming weeks to help fight gangs controlling much of the capital, Port-au-Prince, and nearby areas. This would bring the Kenyan contingent, deployed incrementally since June to help the Caribbean nation’s beleaguered police force, up to 1,000. During a visit to the country,…
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Israel and Hezbollah Urged to De-Escalate Amid Growing Tensions.
International calls for restraint have intensified as both Israel and Hezbollah have escalated cross-border attacks, raising fears of an all-out war. Over the weekend, Israel’s military reported that approximately 150 rockets and projectiles were launched from Lebanon, with some reaching areas near Haifa, prompting thousands of Israelis to seek shelter. The strikes resulted in property…
Harris says anyone breaking into her home is ‘getting shot.
US Vice-President Kamala Harris has spoken of her willingness to use her gun if an intruder entered her home. “If somebody breaks into my house, they’re getting shot,” she said in a jokey exchange during a livestreamed event in Michigan with host Oprah Winfrey on Thursday. After a laugh, the Democratic presidential nominee continued: “I…
Police Intervene to Halt Lukwago’s Meeting with Wetland Settlers.
Kampala Mayor Erias Lukwago’s planned meeting with wetland settlers in the capital was abruptly halted by police on September 19, 2024. The police intervened, citing that the meeting was organized without the necessary permission from authorities. Lukwago had intended to address concerns raised by residents living in wetlands, particularly those affected by recent demolition notices….
Extradition of Fugitive Linked to Guinea Stadium Massacre.
Guinea’s most wanted fugitive, former senior military officer Ex-Col Claude Pivi, has been extradited from Liberia along with his son, Verny Pivi. Their arrest occurred during a routine security check on the border, leading to their return to Guinea, where Pivi will serve a life sentence after being convicted in absentia for his role in…
Israel Strikes Southern Lebanon Amid Escalating Tensions with Hezbollah.
In a significant escalation of hostilities, Israel has launched air strikes on southern Lebanon following a series of fatal device attacks attributed to Hezbollah. This military action comes on the heels of a televised speech by Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, who condemned the recent attacks that resulted in the deaths of at least 37 individuals….
US issues travel advisory, cites fear of possible terror attack in Kenya.
As Kenya this month holds anniversaries for the major terrorist attacks that has rocked the country in the past, including the 9/11 attack and the September 21, 2013 Westgate Mall attack in Nairobi, the US has once again alerted its citizens who reside in the nation of a new terror advisory. “While attacks can occur at any…
Floods in Central and Eastern Europe have resulted in seven deaths and numerous missing.
Storm Boris has caused devastating flooding across Central and Eastern Europe, resulting in widespread destruction and loss of life. The severe weather has led to a tragic series of events in multiple countries, highlighting the extreme impact of this natural disaster. In Austria, a firefighter has tragically lost his life while attempting a flood rescue….
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