June 25
Zimbabwe: 24,000 Inmates in Jail - ZimStat
The Herald
MORE than 24 000 people aged between 15 and 60, were in jail countrywide during the first quarter of this year, the Zimbabwe National Statistics Agency (ZIMSTAT) said in its latest… Read more »
Zimbabwe: No Fine Option for Touts - ZRP
The Herald
Touts arrested during the relaunched police operation will have no option to pay fines with at least 564 of them currently languishing behind bars. Read more »
South Africa: 80 Pensioners Scammed Out of Thailand Dream Trip - South African News Briefs - June 25, 2024
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Kenya: CJ Koome Concerned Over Abduction of Bloggers
Capital FM
Chief Justice Martha Koome has voiced deep concern regarding the alarming allegations of abductions of protesters during the ongoing mass demonstrations in the country. Read more »
Nigeria: Death of Judge Stalls Proceedings in Oyo Courts
Vanguard
The death of Justice Adegboye Gbolagunte of Oyo State High Court, stalled several proceedings in most of the courts in the state on Tuesday. Read more »
Nigeria: Customs Official Dies During House Committee Investigative Hearing
This Day
An official of the Nigeria Customs Service on Tuesday died during an investigative hearing by the Public Account Committee (PAC) of the House of Representatives. Read more »
Liberia: 17yrs Tongue Chopper Incarcerated!
New Republic
- A-25-year old man identified as Darius P. Siryon has been incarcerated for allegedly chopping the ear of a 17 years old boy in their outland community in Paynesville. Read more »
Nigeria: Kogi Guber - I Haven't Abandoned Legal Battle - Ajaka
Leadership
Social Democratic Party (SDP) governorship candidate in the 2023 Kogi State election, Alhaji Muritala Ajaka, has denied a claim by Governor Usman Ododo of the state and former… Read more »
Nigeria: Unilag's Commercial & Industrial Law Department Organises Annual Lecture in Honour of Prof Adeogun
This Day
The Department of Commercial & Industrial Law, University of Lagos will on Thursday, June 27, 2024 hold an Annual Lecture in honour of the memory of late Professor A.A.… Read more »
Nigeria: Police Parade Alleged Killers of Rtd Gen Udokwere, Other Criminals
This Day
Gunmen kill Usman Dan Fodio Varsity VC Read more »
Nigeria: New Tariff - Kedco Drags Man to Court Over Unlawful Interference
Daily Trust
The Kano Electricity Distribution Company (KEDCO) has dragged the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) to the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, over an… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Code to Criminalise Infecting Minors
The Herald
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Zimbabwe: Judge Urges Interpreters to Adopt Street Lingo
The Herald
AS languages grow in vocabulary and more people are likely to use street lingo, court interpreters now have to adapt and make accurate translations, sometimes to judges, lawyers… Read more »
June 24
Kenya: Kenyan Protesters Call For National Strike On June 25
allAfrica
Kenyans protesting against the controversial Finance Bill 2024 have called for a total shutdown tomorrow. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Chimombe, Mpofu Appear Before Anti-Corruption Agency for Questioning
The Herald
Mike Chimombe and Moses Mpofu, along with their legal representatives, voluntarily appeared before the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (Zacc) today for investigatory… Read more »
Sudan: U.S. Blacklists Sudan On Human Trafficking
VOA
The U.S. State Department moved Brunei and Sudan to Tier 3 on the annual Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Report released Monday, which could subject the countries to sanctions or… Read more »
Kenya: Gideon Moi Condemns Abduction of Youth During Finance Bill Protests
Capital FM
Kenya African National Union (KANU) Chairman, Gideon Moi, has strongly condemned the arrest and abduction of Gen Z protesters and other leaders opposing the Finance Bill 2024. Read more »
Kenya: Kenyan Protesters Have Taken to the Streets in Their Thousands - What the Law Says About Their Rights [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Across Kenya, thousands of mostly young citizens are protesting against tax proposals tabled by President William Ruto's administration in its annual budget legislation. Using… Read more »
Kenya: Ignore Claim That Police Officer Who Lost Forearms in Kenya's Gen Z-Led Protests in June 2024 Is Dead
Africa Check
Ignore claim that police officer who lost forearms in Kenya's Gen Z-led protests in June 2024 is dead Read more »
Kenya: IPOA Urges Witnesses of Rex Masai's Shooting to Volunteer Information
Capital FM
The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) has urged witnesses of Rex Masai's shooting during Thursday protests in Nairobi to volunteer information so as to facilitate… Read more »
Kenya: Malema Backs Anti-Finance Demos, Slams IMF, World Bank
Capital FM
South Africa's outspoken politician and leader of the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), Julius Malema, has expressed support for Kenya's anti-Finance Bill 2024 protests. Read more »
Nigeria: Father Mikah Suleiman Kidnapped
Agenzia Fides
The parish priest of St. Raymond's Church in Damba (Gusau) in Zamfara State in northwestern Nigeria, Mikah Suleiman, was abducted by armed men who broke into the rectory on… Read more »
Namibia: Gay Sex Legalised ...As Queer Namibians Win Right to Love Freely
New Era
Three judges of the High Court of Namibia in Windhoek on Friday ruled that the laws criminalising sexual acts between two consenting male adults are against the spirit of the… Read more »
Kenya: Kenyan Police to Depart for Haiti Tuesday to Lead UN-Backed Mission
Capital FM
A Kenyan police force is scheduled to depart for Haiti on Tuesday to lead a United Nations-backed mission aimed at addressing gang violence, despite ongoing court challenges… Read more »
South Africa: R800K Counterfeit Bust at Lebombo Border Post - South African News Briefs - June 24, 2024
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