April 16
Zimbabwe: KZN Police Discover Body of Abducted Zim Businessman Evans Katumba
New Zimbabwe
A body believed to be that of Zimbabwean businessman Evans Katumba who was abducted in Durban, South Africa, last month has been found. Read more »
Malawi: Malawi's President Moves in to Stop Tobacco Smuggling
VOA
Malawi's President Lazarus Chakwera has ordered police to tighten border security to control tobacco smugglers who sell the crop to neighboring countries for better prices.… Read more »
Kenya: National Rights Commission Weighs in On Police Boss' Outburst
Capital FM
The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) has called for an immediate end to threats and intimidation against lawful protests urging the government to engage in… Read more »
Uganda: Traders Close Businesses In Protest Over Government 'Neglect'
Nile Post
Traders in the central business district of Kampala and other parts of city have decided to keep their shops shuttered until they have the opportunity to meet with the President in… Read more »
Nigeria: Banditry - Nasarawa Bans Ethnic Vigilante Groups
Daily Trust
Following the emergency security meeting convened by Governor Abdullahi Sule, the government of Nasarawa has proscribed all ethnic vigilante groups operating across the 13 local… Read more »
Rwanda: 39 Arrested for Genocide Ideology-Related Crimes in Commemoration Week
New Times
Rwanda Investigation Bureau (RIB) received a total of 52 cases of genocide ideology and associated crimes during the initial week - from April 7 to 13 - of commemoration of the… Read more »
Togo: Situation Tense After Vote in Parliament
Agenzia Fides
The situation in Togo remains tense. Opposition parties have joined forces to protest against the new Constitution adopted by the National Assembly on March 25, the text of which… Read more »
South Africa: Tshwane Shack Dwellers Say Extortion Gangs Make Them Pay for Water
GroundUp
Municipality says it's unaware of this Read more »
South Africa: Extortion Rackets Disrupt Work in Cape Town's Townships
GroundUp
We no longer go to some townships without an escort, says waste collection worker Read more »
Nigeria: NBA Rolls Out Plan for 2024 Elections
Premium Times
The NBA said the election scheduled to be held in July will be through electronic voting. Read more »
Rwanda: Ibuka Renews Call to Reveal Whereabouts of Genocide Victims
New Times
As residents of Bugesera District observed the 30th commemoration of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, on Tuesday, April 16, the umbrella organisation for Genocide survivors'… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Mai Titi's Daughter Fifi's Ex in Court for Leaking Nudes, Granted U.S.$50 Bail
New Zimbabwe
Felisha 'Fifi' Muzeya's ex-boyfriend Amir Mhaka (19) has been taken to court charged with transmission of intimate images without the owner's consent. Read more »
Nigeria: Gunmen Storm LG Secretariat in Ekiti, Days After Oyo Assembly Invasion
Vanguard
Days after armed Yoruba Nation agitators invaded the Oyo State Government secretariat, gunmen on Tuesday, stormed the Ilejemeje local government area secretariat in Ẹda-Oniyọ,… Read more »
Gambia: Stakeholders Affirm Nutrition Bill Will Empower Women
Foroyaa
Officials from the National Nutrition Agency (NaNA) and the Office of the Vice President have affirmed to the National Assembly Select Committee on Health, Disaster, Humanitarian… Read more »
Uganda: Ugandans Call for Justice Reforms At National Court Open Day
Nile Post
Litigants embroiled in long-standing land disputes raised their voices in frustration, calling upon Justice Minister Nobert Mao and Chief Justice Alfonse Owiny Dollo to intervene,… Read more »
Uganda: Police Arrest Two Over Attempt to Kill Murder Case
Nile Post
Police of Arua District have in detention two suspects who were arrested for attempting to bribe a Criminal Investigations Officer to kill a murder case. Read more »
Namibia: Zambezi Police Search for Eight Escaped Suspects
Namibian
Zambezi regional police are on the hunt for eight of the 11 suspects who escaped from the Katima Mulilo police station holding cells on Monday. Read more »
Nigeria: Police, Army Investigate Abia Hotel Manager's Alleged Killing By Military Personnel
Vanguard
The Police Command in Abia said on Monday it had begun a discreet investigation into the alleged murder of the manager of Royal Damgrete Hotel, Umuahia, Mr James Etubi, by… Read more »
Uganda: Challenges Arise in Civilians Tried in Court Martials in Uganda
Nile Post
In a significant development within Uganda's legal landscape, the spotlight is now shining on the intricate challenges surrounding court martials involving civilians. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Declares 7 April National Police Day
Premium Times
President Tinubu said the police would be transformed into "a modern, professional, and accountable institution that mirrors the aspirations and values" of Nigeria. Read more »
South Africa: Zuma All the Way - 2024 Elections, Meet Stalingrad [analysis]
Daily Maverick
While the Constitutional Court has not yet said whether it will hear an application from the Electoral Commission challenging former president Jacob Zuma's eligibility to stand in… Read more »
South Africa: 'It's Going to Get Ugly' - Nafiz Modack's Lawyer Says Witness in Kinnear Murder Trial Made 'Sweetheart Deal' With State [analysis]
Daily Maverick
Alleged underworld figure Nafiz Modack has denied testimony in the Lieutenant-Colonel Charl Kinnear murder case linking him to multiple murders. Read more »
Kenya: Mzalendo Kibunjia, 5 Others Charged With Sh441mn Ghost Workers Scandal
Capital FM
Former Director General of the Kenya National Museums, Mzalendo Kibunja, along with administrative officers from his tenure have been charged for corruptly receiving Sh400 million… Read more »
South Africa: Cosatu Welcomes Excellent Progress At Parliament On the Pension Fund Amendment Bill (Two Pot Pension Reforms) [press release]
COSATU
The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) welcomes excellent progress at Parliament on the Pension Fund Amendment Bill, which is one of two critical amendment bills that… Read more »
Nigeria: The Process and Flaws of the Impeachment Law [analysis]
This Day
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