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Alleged Cybercrime: DSS Halts Sowore’s Prosecution to Allow Participation in 2027 Campaign

The Department of State Service (DSS) on Sunday ordered immediate suspension of the case it instituted against African Action Congress (AAC) presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, over alleged…

  • DSS suspends prosecution of Omoyele Sowore for 2027 campaign.
  • Court considers propriety of criticizing President Bola Tinubu.
  • Sowore's case ongoing for nearly a year before pause.

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US calls on international governments to protect Jewish communities ahead of High Holy Days

In recent days, the State Department sent instructions to US diplomatic missions around the world to contact local governments and request that they increase security around synagogues.

  • US urges global governments to enhance security for Jewish communities.
  • Diplomatic missions instructed to coordinate with local authorities for heightened protection.
  • Provision for immediate threat alerts on Shabbat and holidays for observant Jews.

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Be It Dhol Or DJ, It's The Decibels That Matter

Noise is subjectively irritating, not objectively so. While the same debate is often framed as one between DJs and dhols, either form is integral to culture, if not religion. Its selective use, therefore, becomes a question of cultural comfort, equal opportunity and the livelihood of artists.

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Man shot dead on way to mosque near Kenya-Somalia border in Mandera

A middle-aged man was shot dead by unknown assailants while on his way to a mosque for morning prayers at Damasa Shopping Centre in Lafey Sub-County, Mandera County.

  • Mohamud Mohamed Ali, known as Maalin Guliye, shot dead en route to mosque.
  • Attack occurred at 5:10 am on Saturday, August 29, 2026, in Damasa Shopping Centre.
  • Police investigating motive behind fatal attack near Kenya-Somalia border.

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Girl found dead behind family home in Nyamira

Police in Nyamira County are investigating the suspected murder of a 17-year-old girl whose naked body was found behind her family home in Borabu Sub-County.

  • 17-year-old Margaret Ayieta found dead in Nyamira County.
  • Police recovered murder weapon jembe and metal pipe.
  • Derrick Omanga's killer Jared Oduor arrested after 8-month hunt.

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Iceland's EU referendum edges closer to 'no'

Results from five of six constituencies showed that 52.5% of Icelanders don't want to reopen accession talks with the European Union.

  • 52.5% of voters opposed EU membership proposal
  • 47.5% supported reopening negotiations with EU
  • Referendum held ahead of schedule amid geopolitical concerns

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Schools can scale up by merging: education chief

Secretary for Education Christine Choi on Sunday said authorities would notify in advance schools that may not have enough students to form a primary one class.

  • Schools notified early if primary one class insufficient
  • Assistance provided for schools needing to merge
  • Authorities support scaling through resource pooling
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