Kenyan man is convicted of plotting a 9/11-style attack on the US
A federal jury in Manhattan found Cholo Abdi Abdullah guilty on all six counts he faced for conspiring to hijack an aircraft and slam it into a building, according to court records.
Equatorial Guinea official arrested over 400 sex tapes with President’s sister, high-profile women
mong the people implicated in the recordings are high-ranking officials' spouses, including the wife of the Director General of Police, close family members, and relatives of senior government figures, including the sister of President Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo and spouses of multiple ministers.
US: Washington barricaded as election anxiety mounts
Federal and local authorities fear scenes reminiscent of the deadly assault on the Capitol on January 6th, 2021.
Nigeria: Dangote Refinery to Oil Marketers – Any Imported Petrol Cheaper Than Ours Is Substandard
[This Day] Abuja -- *Finally discloses it sells to bulk buyers at between N960-N990
US: Harris, Trump tie in first vote on election day
The tiny New Hampshire resort town Dixville Notch has a tradition that dates back to 1960 for being the first in the nation to complete in-person voting.
Nigeria: Dangote Refinery Attempting to Maintain Monopoly – Petroan
[Premium Times] The association explained that the rate of N990, as announced by Dangote Refinery, was "inconsiderate" based on the fact that the refinery enjoyed massive concessions for accessing foreign exchange during the construction of the refinery.
Nigeria: Tinubu orders release of child protestors
According to the charge sheet, the minors ranged in age from 14 to 17 years old. The presidential directive is without prejudice to the ongoing legal proceedings, though.
Uganda: Victims of lightning strike buried
Police investigations revealed an absence of anti-lightning infrastructure. Victims were attending a prayer service in a makeshift metallic structure when the lighting struck.
Bukavu music festival dedicated to peace in eastern DRC
The region has struggled for decades with armed violence as more than 120 groups fight for power, land, and valuable mineral resources.
Real Madrid train ahead of Champions League clash against AC Milan
The defending champions host the Italian team at Bernabeu Stadium in the Spanish capital on Tuesday.