June 20
Nigeria: Court Shifts Ruling On Kano Emirate Tussle By Few Hours
Daily Trust
A Federal High Court in Kano has shifted its ruling on the Council Repeal Law 2024 to 2pm, on Thursday. Read more »
Nigeria: Court Sets Aside Law Used in Dethroning Emir Bayero, Others
Daily Trust
A Federal High Court in Kano has set aside all steps taken by Kano state government to repeal the Kano Emirates Council Law. Read more »
Nigeria: Protesters Storm Kaduna Govt House, Demand El-Rufai's Arrest
Daily Trust
Protesters under the auspices of Kaduna Citizens Watch for Good Governance (KCWGG), on Thursday, stormed Government House, Kaduna, to demand the probe and arrest of Mallam Nasir… Read more »
South Africa: Discovery Health Says Road Accident Fund in Breach of Court Order
GroundUp
In 2022 the High Court ruled that the fund could not withhold payments for past medical expenses covered by medical aids Read more »
Nigeria: Alleged Money Laundering - Court Adjourns Ali Bello, Co-Defendant's Trial
Vanguard
A Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday adjourned an amended money-laundering charge preferred against Ali Bello and his co-defendant, Daudu Sulaiman, by the Economic and… Read more »
Nigeria: Court Postpones Ruling On Emirate Tussle
Vanguard
A Federal High Court in Kano has postponed its ruling on the validity of the Kano Emirates Council Repeal Law 2024, to 2 pm today. Read more »
South Africa: Life of the Late Constable Akhona Ndzingo Celebrated At a Memorial Service in Khayelitsha [press release]
SAPS
The Deputy Provincial Commissioners for Support Services and Crime Detection, Major General Preston Voskuil and Major General Bongani Maqashalala were accompanied by the City of… Read more »
South Africa: Four Murder Accused Remain in Custody Following Their Arrests and Court Appearances [press release]
SAPS
Mmapula Seletedi (29), Lesego Seletedi (39), Lorato Molefe (37) and Goitseone Seletedi (28) were remanded in custody upon appearance in the Molopo Magistrates' Court in Mmabatho on… Read more »
Nigeria: Security Agencies On Red Alert As Unknown Gunmen Kill Two in Ekiti
Premium Times
"The commissioner of police has ordered an investigation into the incidents to ensure that the criminals are arrested and brought to justice," the police spokesperson said. Read more »
Nigeria: Court to Deliver Judgement On UniAbuja Senate's Tenure Dispute Suit
Premium Times
The suit is about the controversy over the tenure of the Senate of UniAbuja. Read more »
Liberia: House of Representatives - Capitol Police in Making
New Republic
The 55th National Legislature is rolling out series of actions intended to refine and strengthen its oversight capacity in a ways that enhance greater performance, with the latest… Read more »
Gambia: Police Used Live Ammunition in the Fass Njaga Choi Shooting
Foroyaa
The police used live ammunition when they shot at a suspect they say was trying to escape at Fass Njaga Choi. The Public Relations Officer of The Gambia Police Cadet Assistant… Read more »
Nigeria: Court Reinstates Bayero As Kano Emir
Leadership
A Federal High Court in Kano has set aside the Kano State Emirate Law 2024, which dissolved the five Emirates in Kano State Read more »
Ethiopia: Residents of Keranio Town, Amhara Region, in Shock a Week After Seven Killed By 'Government Forces'
Addis Standard
In the wake of a recent incident in the town of Keranio, reportedly involving "members of governmental security forces," local residents expressed ongoing anxieties. Read more »
Kenya: Atwoli Says Taxation Key for Development Amid Anti-Finance Bill Protests
Capital FM
Central Organization of Trade Unions, (COTU) Secretary General Francis Atwoli sayus taxation is key for development amid countrywide demonstrations against the Finance Bill 2024. Read more »
Malawi: Malawi Court Acquits Former President's Son Over Charges Involving Death of 29 Suspected Ethiopian Migrants
Addis Standard
Tadikira Mafubza, the step-son of Malawi's former President Peter Mutharika, has been acquitted of all charges in a case involving allegations of human trafficking and aggravated… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Madzibaba Ishmael Mocks State As Trial Continues
263Chat
Self-styled prophet and Johane masowe apostolic sect leader, Ishmael Chokurongerwa and his seven accomplices who are facing allegations of contravening Sections of the Burial and… Read more »
Nigeria: One Killed, Two Policemen Injured in Kano Violence - Official
Premium Times
The victim died while receiving treatment at the Murtala Muhammad Specialist Hospital, Kano. Read more »
Nigeria: Davido Sues Sophia Momodu, Seeks Joint Custody of Imade
Premium Times
"It is on record that I have been responsible for the payment of all the school fees of my daughter to provide her with the best education..." Read more »
South Africa: Police Launch a Search for Malicious Damage to Property, Arson, Murder and Attempted Murder Suspects [press release]
SAPS
The Provincial Anti-Gang Unit launched a manhunt following the torching of cars and shooting incidents that occurred at approximately 23:15 on Monday, 17 June 2024, at Extension… Read more »
South Africa: Police Investigates Double Murder [press release]
SAPS
The Provincial Serious and Violent Crimes Unit in Gqeberha are on the hunt for two suspects who fatally shot two people at the trucker's inn in Markman yesterday morning, 19 June… Read more »
Liberia: Dismissed Lisgis Deputy Director Smith Sues Boakai's Govt
Liberian Observer
The Civil Law Court has set a hearing date for June 29 to review a declaratory judgment lawsuit filed by Wilmot Smith, a former Deputy Director General at the Liberia Institute of… Read more »
Namibia: Kaaronda in Contempt of Court - Swanu Faction
Namibian
Swanu splinter leader Charles Katjivirue said Evilastus Kaaronda is in contempt of court at a media briefing held at their head office on Wednesday. Read more »
Nigeria: Court Dismisses Suit Seeking Removal of EFCC's Chair, Olukoyede
Premium Times
President Tinubu appointed Mr Olukoyede as the new chairperson of the EFCC in October last year amid controversy that the appointee was not qualified for the job. Read more »
Nigeria: No, Video Shows 2023 Violence in Haiti - Not 'Nigerians Burnt Alive in South Africa' in 2024
Africa Check
No, video shows 2023 violence in Haiti - not 'Nigerians burnt alive in South Africa' in 2024 Read more »