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Nigeria: 25 youths arrested for allegedly planning a same-sex wedding

In northern Nigeria, religious police have detained 25 young people suspected of organizing a same-sex wedding ceremony in the city of Kano, a region known for its strict interpretation of Islamic law. According to local authorities, members of the Hisbah — the religious enforcement agency operating......

Nigerian court orders TikTokers to marry after ‘indecent’ video

A court in Kano, northern Nigeria’s largest city, has ordered the Islamic morality police to arrange the marriage of two TikTok celebrities after a video of them kissing was deemed inappropriate in the conservative Muslim community. The ruling reflects the region’s strict adherence to Sharia......

Morocco's police force undergoes leadership overhaul to enhance efficiency

The General Directorate of National Security (DGSN) in Morocco has announced significant leadership changes as part of its strategy to improve the efficiency and productivity of its police force. Abdellatif Hammouchi, head of the DGSN, revealed the appointments today, marking a new chapter in security......

Casablanca police open judicial inquiry after officer’s attempted suicide following fatal shooting

Casablanca, October 18, 2025 — The prefectural service of the Casablanca Judicial Police has launched a formal investigation under the supervision of the public prosecutor to clarify the circumstances surrounding the attempted suicide of a police officer allegedly involved in a fatal shooting. According......

Three Italian Carabinieri killed in farm explosion during eviction near Verona

Rome — Three Italian Carabinieri officers were killed and around ten other law enforcement members injured on Tuesday when a farm exploded during an eviction operation in Castel d’Azzano, south of Verona, according to the Italian Ministry of Defense and local......

Fire attack victim dies from injuries in Tangier after shocking Al Hoceima incident

A man who suffered severe burns in a brutal attack in Al Hoceima has died from his injuries at Tangier University Hospital Center after several days in intensive care. The victim, an artist with special needs and a motor disability, sustained third-degree burns when another man set him on fire during......

Man found dead at home, Partner taken into Custody

A 36-year-old man was found dead in his home in Saint-Denis, Réunion, on the night from Saturday to Sunday, and his partner has been taken into custody, according to police sources. The body, discovered by emergency services, showed signs of strangulation, the same source said. The......

In Villeurbanne, the Anti-Narcotics brigade dismantles All Drug-Dealing spots in the Tonkin district

The anti-drug brigade deployed in Villeurbanne’s Tonkin district less than a year ago has succeeded in dismantling all eight drug-dealing points that once plagued the neighborhood, according to the Rhône prefecture. The last two trafficking hubs were taken down this week, marking a major......

Marseille municipal police officers caught speeding with service vehicles outside the city

Several municipal police officers from Marseille have been caught speeding with their official vehicles outside the city, One case involves a senior officer whose Renault Arkana was ticketed in early August in Mallemoisson, in the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence—more than 140 kilometers away from his workplace. The......