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8 Kenyan soldiers charged for alleged roles in $63M meth trafficking case

8 Kenyan soldiers charged for alleged roles in $63M meth trafficking case

Suspects reject charges as court hears links to October sea intercept

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Central African Republic President Touadera wins 3rd term in office
06.01.2026

Central African Republic President Touadera wins 3rd term in office

Faustin-Archange Touadera gets 76.15% of vote, according to provisional results

West African bloc urges respect for independence of Venezuela following US military operation
05.01.2026

West African bloc urges respect for independence of Venezuela following US military operation

ECOWAS says it has followed with concern latest developments in South American country

Death toll from market attack in Nigeria rises to 50
05.01.2026

Death toll from market attack in Nigeria rises to 50

Armed gang targeted Kasuwan Daji market in Demo village of Niger state, killing dozens and abducting others, say local reports

At least 30 killed as terrorists attack market in Nigeria’s Niger State
04.01.2026

At least 30 killed as terrorists attack market in Nigeria’s Niger State

Police say attackers burned village market, abducted residents in Borgu Local Government Area

Somali special forces kill 15, capture 8 al-Shabaab terrorists in southern Somalia
04.01.2026

Somali special forces kill 15, capture 8 al-Shabaab terrorists in southern Somalia

Night operation shows growing operational capability of Somali army, including use of air mobility, says Defense Ministry