June 27
Nigeria: Private Jets Being Used for Money Laundering, Drug Trafficking - Keyamo
Leadership
The minister of aviation and aerospace development, Festus Keyamo, SAN, said operations of private aircraft have become worrisome as they have been used for money laundering, drug… Read more »
Kenya: NCCK Questions KDF Deployment On the Streets in Wake of Anti-Finance Bill Protests
Capital FM
The National Council of Churches of Kenya (NCCK) has expressed reservations over the deployment of Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) to reinforce the police in dealing with protestors… Read more »
Kenya: How KDF, Police Kept Protestors Away From Nairobi CBD On Thursday
Capital FM
A low turnout of demonstrators was witnessed Thursday in Nairobi's Central Business District during anti-government protests as security agents employed new tactics to deter… Read more »
Kenya: Court Allows KDF Deployment to Quell Riots but Gives Govt 2 Days to Outline Scope, Duration
Capital FM
The High Court has declined to outlaw the deployment of Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) soldiers to help police quell anti-budget protests. Read more »
Ghana: New Investigation Details How Politically-Connected Ghanaians Acquired Real Estate in Dubai With 'Dirty Money'
Accra Times
Of the 21 Africans mentioned in the report, four are Ghanaians - notably, former MP and Minister of Roads and Highways, Inusah Fuseini. Mr. Fuseini is said own 20 properties valued… Read more »
Ghana: Ambulance Case - Court Admits Into Evidence Jakpa's Letter of Dismissal From the Military
Accra Times
During the course of this trial, the prosecution has maintained that Jakpa was sacked from the army - an action they say is a dent on his character and speaks to a pattern of… Read more »
Ghana: Kenya Protests - Lessons for Ghana and the Need for Thoughtful Demonstrations [opinion]
Accra Times
An uprising, protest, or riot in Ghana,( with the intensity of those happening in Kenya currently) just three months before an election and the formation of a new government, is… Read more »
Zimbabwe: No, Zimbabwe Court Hasn't Threatened 'Newly Married Gay Couple' With Death Penalty If They Don't Get Pregnant
Africa Check
No, Zimbabwe court hasn't threatened 'newly married gay couple' with death penalty if they don't get pregnant Read more »
Nigeria: It's a Scam! Nigerian Artist Davido Not Giving Away Data, Airtime to Celebrate His Wedding
Africa Check
It's a scam! Nigerian artist Davido not giving away data, airtime to celebrate his wedding Read more »
Kenya: 2009 Photo Used to Falsely Claim That Horse Allegedly Stolen From Police During Kenyan Protests in June 2024 Died
Africa Check
2009 photo used to falsely claim that horse allegedly stolen from police during Kenyan protests in June 2024 died Read more »
Nigeria: Troops Rescue 1,993 Hostages, Kill 2,245 Terrorists, Arrest 3,682 in 3 Months - DHQ
Leadership
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) said troops on internal operations across the country have rescued 1,993 hostages, killed 2,245 terrorists and arrested 3,682 suspected terrorists in… Read more »
Mozambique: Nyusi Calls for More Awareness Against Drug Abuse
AIM
Mozambican President Filipe Nyusi has called for more awareness against drug abuse and trafficking, since cases of the use of illicit drugs are increasing notably, despite the… Read more »
Nigeria: Kano Emirate Crisis - Journalist Resigns After Critical Remarks Against Governor, Lawmakers
Premium Times
Mr Ishaq announced his resignation from Freedom Radio after 16 years of service. Read more »
Nigeria: Mohbad - Elegushi Urges Police to Unravel Cause of Death
Vanguard
Elegushi of Ikate-Elegushi kingdom, His Royal Majesty, Oba Saheed Ademola Elegushi, has urged the police to unravel the mystery surrounding the death of Ilerioluwa Aloba, otherwise… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Pambuka Calls On Police to Stop Illicit Flow of Drugs
The Herald
Former television personality Mr Oscar Pambuka has appealed to the police to tie up all loopholes being used by criminals to smuggle illicit drugs and substances into the country. Read more »
Nigeria: NDLEA Arrests 360 Suspects, Prosecutes 197 for Drug Abuse in Anambra
Premium Times
According to an official, the numbers are in connection with drug-related offences from June 2023 to June 2024. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Harare Mayoress Pledge to Support Children's Charities
The Herald
HARARE Mayoress, Mrs Elizabeth Mafume recently pledged to continue assisting charitable organisations in the capital, especially those focusing on improving the lives of… Read more »
Nigeria: Oil-Theft - Navy Destroys 10 Illegal Refining Sites, Speedboat
Premium Times
"The illegal refining site is hidden away at the core of Nembe Creek, and it took the deployment of high-resolution drones to discover this site." Read more »
Kenya: KDF Patrol Nairobi Streets Ahead of Ruling On Deployment
Capital FM
Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) personnel were seen patrolling City streets on Thursday hours before the high court delivered a ruling on whether to suspend the deployment of the… Read more »
Nigeria: Court Grants Mohbad's Family Permission to Conduct Second Autopsy
Premium Times
The Aloba family rejected the previous autopsy results. Read more »
Ghana: Govt to Address Substance Use Disorders
GhanaToday
The Minister for the Interior, Henry Quartey, has assured that the government was committed to addressing the global drug problem, acknowledging the challenges posed by drug… Read more »
Ghana: UG Lecturer and Students Implicated in Gh¢106,800 Fraud
Accra Times
The investigation revealed that 32 students were deceived by the scheme, and upon contacting them, they confirmed that Appiah and Ansong had demanded and received payments ranging… Read more »
Kenya: Kenyan President Caves in to Protesters, Rejects Finance Bill
Premium Times
The president now says the bill caused "widespread dissatisfaction" and he has listened and "conceded." Read more »
Nigeria: EFCC Arrests Suspected Fake Military Officers
Premium Times
EFCC says one the multiple victims of the alleged fraudulent activities of the suspects claimed a loss of N21 million. Read more »
Nigeria: Five Feared Killed As Gunmen Attack Police Facility in Ebonyi, Raze Vehicles
Premium Times
The gunmen were said to have invaded the police facility at about 9:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Read more »