November 13
Nigeria: Oshiomhole's Son, Eight Other Children of Nigerian Politicians Embarking On Public Service
Vanguard
In Nigeria, the children of prominent politicians are increasingly stepping into governance, securing key roles at both state and national levels across the country. Read more »
South Africa: Nelson Mandela Bay Mayor Targets Immigrant-Owned Spaza Shops
GroundUp
"These are politically motivated actions against us. There are many more pressing issues facing this city." Read more »
South Africa: Suspended Lotteries Company Secretary Loses Again in Court
GroundUp
Nompumelo Nene is facing disciplinary proceedings and has launched several applications in an attempt to stop them Read more »
Nigeria: High Interest Rates, Insecurity Lead to Business Constraints in Nigeria - CBN Survey
Premium Times
Additional constraints identified by the survey include multiple taxation, unreliable power supply, and an unfavourable economic climate. Read more »
Nigeria: Dasuki Money Trail - How Ex-NSA Approved Suspicious Billions for Family Friends
Premium Times
Over the three years of Mr Dasuki's tenure, his office made several transfers of millions of dollars to the couple's bank accounts. Read more »
Kenya: Renewable Energy Firm Gitson Joins Ketraco-Adani Legal Case
Capital FM
Gitson Energy Limited has petitioned the Kenyan High Court to join the Law Society of Kenya's case challenging the KETRACO-Adani contract as an Interested Party. Read more »
Nigeria: Niger Lawmakers Fret Over Influx of Bandits in Rafi Local Government Area
Premium Times
Lawmaker says bandits killed seven people, injured four and abducted 21 others during an attack on 5 November Read more »
South Africa: Police Detain Two Suspects for Possession of an Unlicensed Firearm and Ammunition
SAPS
Members of Operation Lockdown III were deployed in Delft area to continue the fight against gang violence, extortion and robberies. In the early hours of this morning the members… Read more »
Kenya: Adults Mainly Involved in Exam-Related Malpractises - CS Ogamba
Capital FM
Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba has said only the adults who are involved in Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) cheating syndicate and not the students as… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Govt Distances Self From Demolitions, Orders Council to Stop
The Herald
The Government has indicated that it did not sanction the recent demolitions in Ridgeview and Belvedere and has ordered the Harare City Council to stop all demolitions. Read more »
Malawi: African Court to Rule On Chanthunya Murder Appeal Today
Nyasa Times
In a case that has gripped Malawi and beyond, the African Court on Human and Peoples' Rights in Arusha is set to deliver its ruling today on a controversial appeal by Misozi… Read more »
South Africa: John Hlophe's Meddling in Eviction Matter Slammed By Appeal Court
GroundUp
The Supreme Court of Appeal has found that the former judge's inappropriate interventions resulted in a flawed judgment Read more »
South Africa: 300 Families From Rabie Ridge Go to Court to Fight Eviction
GroundUp
The City of Johannesburg says the land occupation is stopping a housing development Read more »
Rwanda: 16 Days of Activism - It Is Our Collective Duty to Fight GBV
New Times
As the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence approach, it is a good time to reflect on milestones in fighting against the vice, but to also examine why it is nowhere… Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Warns Against Sectarianism As Kisoro Goes to Polls
Nile Post
President Museveni, the national chairman of the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM), has condemned religion and sectarianism in the Kisoro by-election. Read more »
Liberia: 72-Hour Ultimatum to Surrender 'Guinean Coup Plotter'
Liberian Observer
-- Court orders Executive to surrender Cherif's living body Read more »
Liberia: Police Probe Statutory Supt, Paramount Chief, Others for Murder in Nimba
Liberian Observer
-- Four, suspected of witchcraft activities, reportedly die at the hands of local authorities Read more »
Nigeria: Coalition Calls for Electoral Reforms, Transparent Judiciary in Edo Dispute
Leadership
A coalition of INEC-accredited organisations has raised concerns over the recently concluded Edo State governorship election, held on September 21, 2024. Read more »
Nigeria: Senate Urged to Drop Mine Rangers Bill Over Overlapping Functions
Leadership
The Coalition of Civil Society Groups on Efficiency in Governance has appealed to the Nigerian Senate to drop the controversial Nigerian Mine Rangers Service (NMRS) Bill (SB 253)… Read more »
Liberia: Atty. Facia B. Harris Elected Secretary General of the Bong County Bar Association
New Dawn
Atty. Facia B. Harris, Legal Associate at Beyond Law Chambers and International Woman of Courage (2022 Awardee), was on Monday, 11th November 2024, elected as the Secretary General… Read more »
Kenya: Three KCSE Candidates Arrested Over KCSE Malpractice
Capital FM
Three candidates have been arrested in separate incidents across the country after they were caught engaging in examination irregularities during the ongoing Kenya Certificate of… Read more »
Uganda: Coffee Bill Bedlam - Constitutional Dysfunction Has Been Normalised [opinion]
Observer
If we, the lawyers of Uganda, are to practice the law well, then part of our duty will be to take a keen interest in how the laws we are expected to argue, for the benefit of the… Read more »
Uganda: Access to Justice - 'Today It's Me, Tomorrow Someone Else' [opinion]
Observer
An online petition by a section of Christians on behalf of embattled former Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) executives facing prosecution over the Kiteezi garbage deaths sent… Read more »
Uganda: Serve With Integrity - Col Nakalema Tips Young Lawyers
Nile Post
The Head of the State House Investors Protection Unit (SHIPU), Col. Edith Nakalema has implored young lawyers to serve with integrity in order to make Uganda a better country. Read more »
Uganda: Safa President Jordaan Arrested On Fraud Charges
Nile Post
South African Football Association (Safa) president Danny Jordaan has been arrested amid allegations he used the organisation's funds for personal gain. Read more »
