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Mass Prison Break In Mozambique As Political Unrest Escalates

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Over 1,500 prisoners escape Mozambique prison amid election-related unrest, with 33 killed in clashes with guards. Mozambique faces widespread protests after the constitutional court confirms disputed election results favoring Frelimo. Unrest escalates with looted businesses, arson, and calls for demonstrations by opposition leader Venâncio Mondlane. More than 1,500 inmates have escaped from a prison in … Read more

Prison Break: Inmates Escape from Maiduguri Correctional Center After Severe Flooding

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A security breach has occurred at the Maiduguri Correctional Center, following severe flooding that struck Maiduguri, Borno State’s capital, on Tuesday. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the unprecedented floodwaters severely damaged the facility, leading to the escape of an unspecified number of inmates. The prison management has reported that the escapees are highly dangerous and … Read more

Gunfire, Casualties Reported in Failed DR Congo Jailbreak

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The government of the Democratic Republic of Congo expressed sorrow over a “loss of lives” following an attempted jailbreak at Makala Prison, the largest correctional facility in the country, on Monday. Details about the attempted escape from the prison in Kinshasa remain unclear. Government spokesperson Patrick Muyaya, who is currently in Beijing with President Felix … Read more

Escape Alert: Rainstorm Triggers Massive Jailbreak At Suleja Prison

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Eko Hot Blog reports that a security breach occurred at the Suleja Correctional Facility in Niger State on Wednesday night when several inmates escaped during a heavy downpour. The rainfall, which affected various communities in Niger State and the neighbouring Federal Capital Territory (FCT), weakened the prison’s defences by damaging parts of its perimeter fence. … Read more

Guinea’s Ex-Junta Leader Freed By Armed Group In Daring Prison Break

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Guinea's Ex-Junta Leader

EKO HOT BLOG reports that the former head of Guinea’s 2008 military junta, Moussa Camara, was sprung from prison by heavily armed men in Conakry in the early hours of Saturday. He was taken along with three other high-ranking officers, Justice Minister, Charles Wright said. EDITOR’S PICKS I Won’t Undermine Akpabio, But I’m More Experienced … Read more

I’m Gay, I Don’t Want To Play Straight Characters anymore, Prison Break Star Wentworth Miller

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“If you’re hot and bothered b/c you fell in love with a fictional straight man played by a real gay one… That’s your work.” Actor Wentworth Miller has put to rest any rumours of a sixth season of Prison Break, sharing on social media that he no longer wants “to play straight characters.” Miller, who … Read more

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