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Former French President out of jail after three weeks, remains under supervision
Global Affairs

Former French President out of jail after three weeks, remains under supervision

The 70-year-old ex-president was sentenced on October 21 for conspiring to secure illicit campaign funds. His legal team acted quickly, submitting a request for early release, which a Paris court approved on Monday. Following the court’s decision, Sarkozy’s vehicle was seen departing the prison shortly before 3 p.m. local time, and he later returned to his residence in western Paris.

SBM Bank Kenya returns to profit with Sh283m gain
Business

SBM Bank Kenya returns to profit with Sh283m gain

The bank’s financial statement indicates that net interest income almost doubled to Sh2.76 billion from Sh1.41 billion during the same period last year. Non-interest revenue also grew by 29.8 percent to Sh1.54 billion from Sh1.19 billion, helping to boost overall earnings. Meanwhile, operating expenses fell slightly to Sh3.89 billion from Sh3.94 billion, reflecting careful cost control.

Kwale man jailed for 30 years for defiling stepdaughter
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Kwale man jailed for 30 years for defiling stepdaughter

In a statement issued by the ODPP on Wednesday, Resident Magistrate Ruth Ogolla found Mangisi Chaka Mangisi guilty of repeatedly defiling the minor between April 2021 and November 2022. The case was prosecuted by Assistant Director of Public Prosecutions Collins Orwa and Prosecution Counsel Mahdy Twalib.

Opposition rejects dialogue as treason cases rise across Tanzania
Global Affairs

Opposition rejects dialogue as treason cases rise across Tanzania

Court documents show that nearly 340 people were initially detained for their alleged involvement in protests and unrest surrounding the October 29 elections. Of these, 302 individuals have been formally charged with treason, one of the gravest crimes under Tanzanian law, which can carry the death penalty.

Parliament to host President Ruto’s annual address on November 20
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Parliament to host President Ruto’s annual address on November 20

The annual address is required under Article 132(1)(b) of the Constitution, which obliges the President to speak to Parliament at least once every year. President Ruto formally requested the special sitting, prompting the Speakers of both Houses to issue notifications to Members of Parliament and the general public.

Ghana helicopter crash blamed on harsh weather conditions
Global Affairs

Ghana helicopter crash blamed on harsh weather conditions

The Z9 military helicopter was en route from the capital, Accra, to Obuasi in August when it plunged into a thick forest. No one survived the accident. Investigators found that the helicopter lost lift and altitude due to a “downdraft,” a sudden downward air current. The report emphasized that the aircraft itself was fit to fly, but lacked modern safety features.