June 26
Kenya: City Hall to Bear Morgue, Hospital Expenses From Tuesday Riot As 12 Lay Dead
Capital FM
City Hall has committed to clear hospital expenses for injured protestors laying in county-run hospitals and meet morgue expenses for twelve bodies. Read more »
Kenya: Aukot Accuses President Ruto of Insensitivity Over Tuesday's Chaos
Capital FM
Thirdway Alliance party leader Ekuru Aukot has condemned the violence witnessed on Tuesday during the anti-Finance Bill protests across the country. Read more »
Kenya: U.S. Senator Chris Coons Warns Kenya Against Violence Amid Finance Bill Protests
Capital FM
United States Senator Chris Coons has voiced concerns over the violence witnessed during the anti-Finance Bill protests held on Tuesday. Read more »
Nigeria: Exclusive - Residents Jubilant As Terror Kingpin Relocates to Their Area, Praise Him in New Song
Premium Times
A song released in June by some unidentified singers allegedly from Tsafe says Mr Gide's arrival has allowed them to resume farming in the area. Read more »
Namibia: Landmark Judgement Relieves Queer Community
New Era
The recent judgement to decriminalise gay sex has provided a brief reprieve for Namibia's queer community, still reeling from political and societal attempts to criminalise their… Read more »
Kenya: Kenyan Police and Protests - Researchers On a Violent, Corrupt Security Force That's Beyond Reform [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Kenya's police are being criticised for their violent response to protests over the past week against government proposals to raise US$2.7 billion in additional taxes. Read more »
Kenya: UN Boss Guterres Concerned Over Violence During Anti-Finance Bill Protests
Capital FM
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has expressed concern over violence in Kenya following the anti-Finance Bill 2024 demonstrations witnessed in various parts of the… Read more »
Gambia: Govt Vows to Dismantle Organized Criminal Network
Foroyaa
Speaking on behalf of the Minister of the Interior, the Minister of Defence, SeringModou Njie, on the eve of the occasion of the commemoration of the World Drug Day 2024, said the… Read more »
Gambia: Rongo Wants D175 Million From Lawyer Omar Jammeh for Forging Land Documents
Foroyaa
Momodou L Jarju alias Rongo has made a counterclaim against Lawyer Omar Jammeh, who sued him for defamation and breach of contract. Read more »
Angola: Fight Against Corruption Impacts Positively On Society
ANGOP
The Political analyst Bonifácio António said Wednesday that the implementation of the process to combat corruption in Angola since 2017 is having a positive impact on… Read more »
Mozambique: Court Blocks CTA Bank Accounts
AIM
The Maputo City Court has ordered the blocking of the bank accounts of the Mozambican Confederation of Business Associations (CTA), as well as the seizure of its head office… Read more »
Rwanda: United Front Needed to Tackle the Threat of Drug Abuse
New Times
As Rwanda on June 26 joined the global community to mark the World Drugs Day, we must confront a shadow creeping over Rwanda's vibrant future: the growing problem of drug abuse. Read more »
Nigeria: Data Breach Being Investigated By NDPC, Communications Minister Assures
Premium Times
"I have engaged my colleague, the Minister of Interior, who supervises the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) and I am aware that his ministry and the agency are on top… Read more »
Mali: ICC Convicts Al-Qaida Leader for War Crimes in Mali
VOA
The International Criminal Court on Wednesday convicted an al-Qaida-linked extremist for war crimes and crimes against humanity committed in Mali from 2012-2013. Read more »
Nigeria: Police Arrest Suspects of Ekiti Killings, Mastermind of 2012 Ado-Ekiti Jailbreak
Premium Times
Mr Abutu said that the RRS operatives also arrested one Omotuyi Temitope, the mastermind of the 2012 jailbreak at Ado Ekiti Correctional Centre. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Security Agencies Are Involved in Oil Theft - IPMAN Coordinator
Premium Times
"NNPC Is doing its best to stop bunkering, but security agencies are not helping. Oil theft cannot occur without the connivance of security agencies. When illegal vessels are… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Mpofu ,Chimombe Remanded in Custody
The Herald
Businessmen Mike Chimombe and Moses Mpofu have been remanded in custody to tomorrow after being charged with fraud involving a US$7million goat scheme. Read more »
Nigeria: Contract Breach Allegation - Actress Angel Unigwe's Mum Takes Legal Action Against Kanayo
Premium Times
"We urge the public to disregard the baseless falsehoods and support us in standing against this new but not uncommon action of cyberbullying and harassment." Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zanu-PF Businessmen Mike Chimombe, Mpofu Locked Up Over Botched Presidential Goat Scheme
New Zimbabwe
CONTROVERSIAL businessmen Mike Chimombe and Moses Mpofu have been sent to Remand Prison awaiting their bail determination. Read more »
Nigeria: NDLEA Makes 52,901 Arrests, Secures 9,000 Convictions in 3 Years - Marwa
Leadership
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has announced significant progress in its fight against drug trafficking and abuse. Read more »
Nigeria: Nnamdi Kanu Appeals Court Ruling On Jurisdiction
Leadership
Leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu has appealed the June 19 ruling of the Federal High Court Abuja presided by Justice Binta Nyako on his… Read more »
Nigeria: Soldiers' Killing - Military, Family Bicker Over Arrest of Abia Community Leader
Daily Trust
The military high command and family members of President-General of Umuaku Isuochi in Umunneochi Local Government Area of Abia State, Obinna Obi, have locked horns over arrest of… Read more »
Zimbabwe: New System for E-Passport Holders
The Herald
Holders of Zimbabwean and SADC e-passports will soon be able to walk into Zimbabwe through a scanner on an electronic gate without queuing or the involvement of an immigration… Read more »
Kenya: 'I Don't Want to Speak to Ruto's Government. God Will Avenge Me,' Says Mother of Killed Protestor in Anti-Finance Bill Protests
Capital FM
Tears, anger, and a somber mood filled the air in several city morgues, where the bodies of protestors shot dead by police during Tuesday's deadly anti-Finance Bill protests in… Read more »
Nigeria: Alleged N109bn Fraud - EFCC Witness Denies Non-Prosecution Deal With Ex-Accountant-General
Premium Times
Former Accountant General of the Federation (AGF) Ahmed Idris said he involuntarily gave certain statements in writing to EFCC based on a promise by the commission not to prosecute… Read more »