Moroccan activist arrested over Macron visit
The arrest has raised concerns about the shrinking space for dissent in the country.
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French authorities detain radical pan-Africanist Kemi Seba
Kemi Seba, a French-born activist known for his radical anti-Western views and controversial statements, has been arrested in Paris.
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Turkish intel captures al-Qaeda operative in Africa
The operative, Ahmet Baykara, confessed to his involvement and provided information about his associates.
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Kenyan governor, MP arrested amid deadly clashes
A Kenyan regional governor and a member of parliament were arrested after deadly clashes in Tana River County claimed 18 lives.
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Deaths in insurance fraud scheme by South African police
A police officer in South Africa has been arrested for murdering six people to defraud insurance companies of millions of rand.
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Portuguese fugitive arrested in Morocco after prison break
One of the five inmates who escaped from a high-security Portuguese prison last month has been arrested in Morocco, while the remaining four remain at large.
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Benin officials accused of bribing presidential guard for coup
Two close associates of Benin President Patrice Talon were arrested on accusations of attempting to overthrow the government.
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Nigeria’s labour leader arrested amidst fuel price hike protests
Nigeria’s labor leader, Joe Ajero, was detained by the DSS after criticizing the government’s decision to raise gasoline prices.
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Gambia arrests former general linked to Jammeh’s death squad
The arrest comes as the country continues to investigate atrocities committed during Yahya Jammeh’s 22-year rule.
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Zambian police charge opposition figure with sedition
A prominent Zambian opposition figure, Fred M’membe, has been arrested and charged with seditious practices.
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