UN rights expert barred from Afghanistan: diplomatic source
AFP The UN special rapporteur on the human rights situation in Afghanistan has been barred from entering the country, a diplomatic source told AFP on Tuesday. “Richard Bennett was informed…
Kenya ‘psychopath’ serial killer suspect escapes from police
It is the second time in barely six months that a suspect in a high-profile case has escaped from custody. AFP Nairobi – Red-faced Kenyan police on Tuesday arrested eight…
Scotland drug deaths rise, among worst in Europe
AFP Scotland recorded an increase in drug deaths last year, official figures showed Tuesday, as the country continues to have one of the highest rates of such deaths in Europe.…
Uganda says destroys fugitive LRA leader’s camps in C.Africa
AFP Ugandan army commandos have destroyed camps belonging to Joseph Kony, the fugitive leader of the feared Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA) in the Central African Republic, Uganda’s military said on…
Haitian ex-President Martelly hit with U.S. sanctions, accused of facilitating drug trade
Associated Press WASHINGTON — The U.S. imposed sanctions on the former president of Haiti, Michel Joseph Martelly, Tuesday following accusations that he abused his influence to facilitate drug trafficking into…
US unveils $27 million aid to address Nigeria’s humanitarian crisis
Agency Report The United States Mission in Nigeria has announced a $27 million aid allocation for Nigeria, part of a broader $536 million humanitarian aid package directed toward Sub-Saharan Africa…
Hamas says ‘misleading’ Biden remarks ‘green light’ for Israel to continue war
AFP Hamas on Tuesday condemned claims by US President Joe Biden that it was backing away from a Gaza truce deal, calling his remarks a “green light” for Israel to…
Russia’s FSB detains scientist on suspicion of treason
Reuters MOSCOW – Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) has detained a scientist in Moscow on suspicion of treason, it said in a statement on Tuesday. The FSB did not name…
Nigerian man, 40, arrested in U.S. over $10m COVID-19 fraud
Agency Report Yomi Jones Olayeye, alias Sabbie, a 40-year-old Nigerian man, was arrested on August 13, 2024, upon his arrival at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York City.…
Nigeria police arrest two suspected cultists in Ogun State
Morakinyo Akinosun Abeokuta – Two persons have been arrested on suspicion of their involvement in cult-related activities in Sango-Ota, Ado-Odo/Ota local government area of Ogun State, South-West Nigeria, police said.…