Questionable Contractor Choice for Parliament's Demolition Work - South African News Briefs - May 20, 2024
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Constitutional Court Bars Jacob Zuma from Running in Elections
allAfrica
The Constitutional Court has delivered a major blow to former president Jacob Zuma's political ambitions, ruling on Monday that he cannot stand as a candidate in next week's… Read more »
The Illegality of Marrying Off 100 Orphaned Girls in Niger [editorial]
Premium Times
Their present predicament is no fault of theirs but stems from a gross leadership failure of the Nigerian state. Read more »
Latest New York Times Article On Congo Inadvertently Exposes Real Culprits in Congolese Mess [opinion]
New Times
An article on major mineral dealings in the Democratic Republic of Congo posted last Thursday on the website of The New York Times, the preeminent newspaper in the US, is… Read more »
South African Communities Vs Shell - High Court Victories Show That Cultural Beliefs and Practices Count in Climate Cases [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
When the Shell petroleum company announced in 2021 that it wanted to explore for fossil fuels off South Africa's pristine Wild Coast, Indigenous communities in the area immediately… Read more »
Judge Calls for Prosecution of Plastic Pollution Violators
FrontPageAfrica
Plastic pollution is one of the many sanitation problems affecting all sectors of life in Liberia. Read more »
Jacob Zuma Not Eligible to Stand for Parliament, Concourt Rules [analysis]
Daily Maverick
The Constitutional Court has ruled that former president Jacob Zuma is not eligible to stand for office in the National Assembly, just a day after he led the uMkhonto Wesizwe… Read more »
Twelve Jurors Set Benjamin Free With Unanimous Not Guilty Verdict in U.S.$100K Case
FrontPageAfrica
The twelve jurors who deliberated on the case involving Abraham Benjamin and his wife Christina Mamtu Singbah, concerning an alleged US$100K misappropriation, have set Abraham… Read more »
Former NPRA Chief Labels SSNIT a 'Ponzi Scheme', Proposes Measures to Prevent Its Collapse
Accra Times
His critique is based on the underfunded nature of SSNIT, where retirees receive benefits that exceed the value of their contributions. Read more »
Puntland Puts Alleged Al-Shabaab Operatives On Trial
Radio Dalsan
A military court in Puntland state has kicked off the trial of five men linked to the Al-Shabaab militant group, with four of the accused being convicted and sentenced by the… Read more »
It's Illegal. It's Unsafe. It's All the Rage in Zambia's Backyard Bars.
Global Press Journal
A homemade distilled spirit is the drink of choice for cash-strapped businesses and their drinking clients -- despite the many warnings. Read more »
Unregulated Autonomous Weapons Systems Pose Risk to Africa
Africa Renewal
Ambassador Lansana Gberie of Sierra Leone warns of a new arms race that could divert important resources away from peacebuilding and sustainable development Read more »
Kenya's Flood Evictions May Violate the Law - Scholar [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Recent floods in Kenya have left at least 270 people dead, displaced more than 200,000 and destroyed property, infrastructure and livelihoods across the country. In Nairobi,… Read more »
State Police Bill Must Address Concerns of Abuse By Govs - Opeyemi Bamidele
Vanguard
The senate leader, Opeyemi Bamidele said the bill seeking to establish the state police must address concerns of abuse by governors. Read more »
EFCC - Coalition Seeks Tinubu's Intervention in Yahaya Bello's Trial
Leadership
The Odu Coalition Group (OCG) Kogi East chapter has pleaded with President Bola Tinubu to intervene and ensure that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) operates in… Read more »