Category: Judicial Proceedings
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US citizen who fought for ISIS sentenced to prison
A naturalized U.S. citizen was sentenced on Monday to 10 years in prison after pleading guilty to receiving military training from the Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham (ISIS) in Syria. In a Monday press release, the United States Attorneyโs Office for the District of Columbia explained that 49-year-old Lirim Sylejmani received military training from…
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๐ฟ๐ฆ A South African woman is sentenced to life in prison for selling her young daughter
A South African woman has been sentencedto life in prison for selling her 6-year-olddaughter, in a case that shocked the nation.Kelly Smith, whose full name is Racquel ChantelSmith, was sentenced alongside her boyfriend,Jacquen Appollis, and their friend, Steveno vanRhyn. All three received life sentences forhuman trafficking and an additional 10 yearseach for kidnapping. The sentences…
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๐บ๐ธ United States: Father of teenager fatally shot by police charged with killing officer
The city of Cincinatti, Ohio, in the United States, has been the scene of two high-profile killings in the past week. A man appeared in court on Saturday, a day after he struck and killed a police officer with his car. Authorities said the crash seemed to be intentional. The driver of the car, 38-year-old Rodney…
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๐บ๐ฌUN judge jailed for keeping housekeeper as slave
A United Nations judge has been jailed for six years and four months for forcing a woman to work as a domestic slave. Lydia Mugambe, 50, was studying for a PhD in law at the University of Oxford when police discovered she had a young Ugandan woman at her home carrying out unpaid work as…
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Ex-Tunisian PM jailed for 34 Years
Former Tunisian Prime Minister Ali Larayedh has been sentenced to 34 years in prison, accused of facilitating jihadist travel to Syria. A leading figure of the Islamist Ennahda party, Larayedh served as PM from 2013 to 2014. Both he and his party deny any links to terrorism. The verdict comes amid a sweeping crackdown on…
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Ghana: Tensions rise as chief justice Torkornoo suspended
Ghanaโs Chief Justice, Gertrude Torkornoo, has been suspended following three misconduct petitions, in a move that has sparked political controversy and divided public opinion. This marks the first time in the nationโs history that a sitting chief justice has been suspended. President John Mahama’s administration claims the suspension is necessary to allow a fair investigation. …
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South Africans protest gender violence after child rape allegation
A crowd of protesters staged a demonstration against gender-based violence in the South African capital of Pretoria on Friday as part of a national outcry after an alleged rape of a 7-year-old girl. This is the latest protest sparked by allegations that the girl, referred to as Cwecwe to protect her identity, was raped at…
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๐ฑ๐ท Wire Tap Special Liberia Report: Allegations Surrounding Prince C. Johnson III’s Resignation and Regional Military Dynamics
In February 2024, Liberia’s Defense Minister, Major General Prince C. Johnson III, resigned unexpectedly, just days after his appointment. This abrupt departure has sparked discussions about potential underlying factors, including regional military collaborations and shifts in geopolitical alliances. Background on Prince C. Johnson III Major General Prince C. Johnson III served as the Chief of…
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๐ณ๐ฌSexual Harassment Allegations Against Nigeriaโs Senate President Spark National Uproar
Pan-African News Blog Abuja, Nigeria โ A political firestorm has erupted in Nigeria following allegations of sexual harassment leveled against Senate President Godswill Akpabio by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. The claims, which have been met with swift political repercussions and nationwide protests, have reignited discussions on gender discrimination, accountability, and the treatment of women in African…
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U.S. House Passes Bill to Sanction International Criminal Court: What It Means and How It Happened
Tags: In early January 2025, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the “Illegitimate Court Counteraction Act,” a bill imposing sanctions on individuals involved with the International Criminal Court (ICC) who investigate, arrest, detain, or prosecute U.S. citizens or officials from allied nations, notably Israel. This legislative move came in direct response to the ICC’s application…
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