Terrorism
Interpol, which is headquartered in France, said the arrests had been made during November and December during operations conducted jointly with the pan-African police body Afripol.
Abdullah now faces a mandatory minimum of 20 years in prison and a maximum penalty of life imprisonment. He is scheduled for sentencing on March 10, 2025.
Several businessmen told Reuters that Al-Shabaab had ordered them to take down the cameras, but government officials have warned they could face consequences for doing so.
The meeting seeks to build the capacity to de-radicalise and rehabilitate former terrorists within the East Africa region.
Awiti faced serious allegations, including the possession of materials related to terrorism and membership in a terrorist organisation.
Following the signing, President El-Sisi reaffirmed Egypt's commitment to preserving Somalia's territorial integrity and expressed a firm stance against "any intervention in its internal affairs."
Justice Nzioka dismissed an appeal by Hussein Hassan Mustafa and Mohammed Ahmed Abdi stating, "I would have enhanced the sentence if I was requested but I would leave it as it was given".
JCC also seeks to deepen cultural ties, with initiatives planned to include shared cultural events and language programs designed to build mutual understanding and appreciation among the citizens.
A foreigner who lacked identification documents was also killed in an operation targeting their hideout in Kumba.
The African Union in February reiterated its demand for a permanent seat at the UN Security Council to "adapt to present geopolitical realities and emerging threats.".
He was convicted for planning to execute a terror attack using a biologically manufactured anthrax bacteria.
Three others were sentenced to five years each. They are identified as Maali Gure, Abdi Tahir Kole and Aden Salad Kadye.
The latest attack has raised concerns about whether insecurity in Lamu is slowly resurfacing with residents fleeing for safety.
June emerged as the deadliest month in 2023, witnessing 58 injuries and 58 fatalities.
The portal was launched at Garissa University during the commemoration of the 2015 attack.
The decision to airlift the injured came after a public outcry in Mandera town, with residents demanding equitable support for all victims following allegations of discrimination.
The assault comes after Al-Shabaab gunmen attacked a hotel near the presidential palace in Mogadishu on March 14, killing three people.
Police said three government forces were killed and 27 people were wounded in the attack.
The meeting will also finalise a set of recommendations that will guide oversight and accountability mechanisms in counter-terrorism.
Ndung'u confirmed the recent developments, stating that the new rating necessitates Kenya to enhance monitoring to ensure compliance.
The US has in the past provided military support ranging from heavy weapons, equipment support and construction of vehicles
The leaders appreciated the government's consideration for the new sub-county and efforts geared toward the fight against terror.
The Council stressed the collective responsibility to foster inclusive and strong community partnerships where extremism cannot thrive.
The meeting was attended by officials from the United Nations, several diplomatic missions in Somalia as well as officials from the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS).
In attendance were defence ministers from 42 member states including Kenya's Aden Duale.
The NIS boss called on his fellow counterparts in the region to strengthen the capacity of officers in digital skills to counter other forms of insecurity.
A security source in Mogadishu revealed that the attack began with three suicide bombings.
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