June 26
Nigeria: Dexdee Court Enters Benin Property Market
This Day
The real estate market in Benin City has gotten bolder with the introduction of an exquisite property known as the Dexdee Court that is located in the lush landscape of Ekae GRA in… Read more »
Nigeria: Court Dismisses Lawyer's N20bn Suit Against Hospitals, FCT Minister Over Wife's Death
Vanguard
A High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, has dismissed a N20 billion suit instituted by a legal practitioner, Ejumejowo Anthony, against two Abuja-based hospitals and… Read more »
Nigeria: Relocation of Urban Prisons
Vanguard
Minister of the Interior, Olubunmi Tunji Ojo, in a recent duty round, told reporters that the Federal Government was considering removing the Ikoyi Prisons and others like it… Read more »
Nigeria: Family, Groups Demand Justice After Attack By Pastor, Others
Daily Trust
A resident of Iseyin, Oyo State, Mr Sulaimon AbdulAzeez, has pleaded for justice following the assault meted on him, his veiled wives and other family members on Eid ul adha day by… Read more »
Nigeria: Family Alleges Forceful Arrest of Son, Army Links Arrest to Ipob Activities
This Day
The family of Obinna Obi yesterday alleged that the military forcefully whisked away their son to an unknown location. Obinna Obi, an architect, is the President General of Umuaku… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Man Caged 25 Years for Stabbing Rival Suitor to Death
The Herald
A Chegutu artisanal miner has been jailed for 25 years after he teamed up with his two friends to murder a fellow miner whom he accused of having snatched his wife. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Illegal Money Changers Get Bail After 2 Months
The Herald
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Zimbabwe: Huge Remand Prison Population Worrying
The Herald
Statistics from the Zimbabwe National Statistics Agency on the prison population make interesting and disturbing reading and should open doors to debate and the need for reform. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Five in Court Over Explosives
The Herald
Five men who were allegedly found in possession of explosives, iron bars, baton sticks in their vehicle after being stopped by police officers on patrol appeared in court… Read more »
June 25
Guinea: In Guinea, Time for Defence Arguments in Massacre Trial
JusticeInfo.net
Matthias Raynal is a correspondent in Guinea when, on 28 September 2022, a trial opens for mass crimes, the first in the country's history. 13 years earlier, on the same date, more… Read more »
South Africa: National Health Lab Hacked, Patient Data 'Safe' - South African News Briefs - June 26, 2024
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Kenya: Kenya Deploys Military Amid Violent Protests Over Finance Bill
Capital FM
Kenya has deployed the military after violence escalated on Tuesday, resulting in the deaths of at least four protesters and injuries to many others. The protests erupted after the… Read more »
Kenya: Five Killed, Dozens Injured in Kenya During Anti-Tax Hike Protests
RFI
Five people were shot dead and dozens wounded in Kenya on Tuesday in mounting anti-tax hike protests, NGOs said, as police clashed with demonstrators who stormed the parliament… Read more »
Kenya: Kenyan Police Arrive in Haiti to Combat Gang Violence
VOA
Kenyan police arrived in the Haitian capital, Port-au-Prince, Tuesday as part of a U.N.-backed multinational security mission to combat gang violence. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe Fights Higher Drug Abuse Cases, Especially Among Youth
VOA
Officials in Zimbabwe, which is facing a growing problem of substance abuse -- especially among unemployed youth, say arrests have surged in 2024, with close to 2,400 people taken… Read more »
Nigeria: Terror Attacks and Kidnappings Spread in Nigeria - Why Lagos Could Be a Target [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Crimes that were previously associated with Nigeria's northern region - like kidnapping for ransom and terrorism - appear to be spreading to the south-west region, including Lagos.… Read more »
Kenya: Go Home, While It's Still Safe, Says Activist Mwangi During Deadly Kenya Protests
allAfrica
Moments ago, activists Boniface Mwangi and Hanifa Farfasa tweeted that protesters should "go home". Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Police Reportedly Fire Live Rounds Amid Tax Protests
DW
Kenyan police are reportedly to have fired live rounds to disperse protesters, with reports that some were hit. The demonstrators, protesting proposed tax hikes, stormed the… Read more »
Kenya: Finance Bill Passes in Parliament Despite Huge Opposition
allAfrica
Members of parliament passed the controversial Finance Bill after those allied to President Ruto’s Kenya Kwanza Alliance, the majority side, voted 195 against 106 with… Read more »
Kenya: Bobi Wine Condemns Abduction of Protestors in Kenya
Nile Post
The president of the National Unity Platform (NUP), Robert Kyagulanyi alias Bobi Wine has expressed his concerns regarding the reported abductions of activists in Kenya. Read more »
Kenya: Kenyan Anti-Finance Bill Protesters Allegedly Abducted by Masked Police
allAfrica
Young Kenyans involved in the anti-Finance Bill demonstrations are being abducted under suspicious circumstances, raising concerns about police conduct and human rights abuses. Read more »
Nigeria: Senior Custom Officer Slumps, Dies During Investigative Hearing in Reps
Vanguard
A Senior Customs officer while responding to questions at the Public Account Committee of the House of Representatives has slumped and died. Read more »
Liberia: WECC Liberia Office Defends Cllr. Massaquoi's Legal Service to Alleged War Crimes Perpetrators
FrontPageAfrica
The office of the War and Economic Crimes Court in Liberia has come in strong defense of Cllr. Jonathan Massaquoi amid fear of creeping conflict of interest from human rights… Read more »
Kenya: MPs Vote on Finance Bill as Mombasa Protests Begin
Capital FM
Thousands of young people in Mombasa have joined their counterparts countrywide to protest against the Finance Bill 2024. Read more »
Kenya: CPJ Calls On Kenyan Authorities to Respect Press Freedom Amid Ongoing Protests
CPJ
Kenyan authorities must investigate reports of several journalists attacked while covering protests, desist from intimidating the media, and ensure reliable and secure access to… Read more »