November 04
Ghana: Jewellery Shop Attacked, Sacks of Cash Stolen Amid Gun Shots
Ghanaian Times
Suspected armed robbers in a Rambo-style stormed a jewellery shop (namewitheld) at Adabraka on Saturday afternoon amid sporadic gunfire and made away with unspecified cash stack in… Read more »
South Africa: Lawyer Charged With Attempted Murder Released On Bail
GroundUp
Rael Kassel, a Cape Town attorney accused of attempting to murder his partner, Sheline Uygun, has been granted bail after an appeal at the Western Cape High Court last Tuesday. But… Read more »
Angola: Police Confirm Detention of Foreigner's Death Suspect
ANGOP
One of the two suspects in the stabbing that caused the death of a 44-year-old American missionary in the municipality of Humpata, Huíla Province, was arrested on Monday… Read more »
Sudan: RSF Is Depopulating War-Torn Sudan's Breadbasket Amid an Unprecedented Famine
People's Dispatch
Worsening the world's largest displacement crisis, attacks by RSF killing hundreds, have affected 120 villages in the Gezira, forcing another 135,000 people to flee. Read more »
Mozambique: Misa Concerned At Attacks On Media Professionals
AIM
The Mozambican chapter of the regional press freedom body MISA (Media Institute of Southern Africa) has expressed its great concern at the physical and verbal attacks against media… Read more »
Equatorial Guinea: Equatorial Guinean Politician Baltasar Engonga Enmeshed in Numerous Sex Tapes Scandal
Premium Times
In these videos, Engonga, nicknamed "Bello", appears in the company of several women, some allegedly married, in various places such as hotels, his office or other private spaces. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Bows to Pressure, Orders Release of #endbadgovernance Minors
Daily Trust
President Bola Tinubu has ordered release of all minors arrested and detained over #EndBadGovernance protest. Read more »
Rwanda: How the UN Tribunal for Rwanda Shaped the Genocide Narrative [interview]
JusticeInfo.net
JUSTICE INFO IN-DEPTH INTERVIEWS Read more »
Gambia: Gambian President Withdraws Defamation Lawsuit Against The Voice, Editor
CPJ
The Committee to Protect Journalists welcomes Gambian President Adama Barrow's decision to withdraw a civil defamation lawsuit against The Voice newspaper and its editor-in-chief… Read more »
Gambia: Justice Minister to Table Promulgation Bill, 2024
Foroyaa
The Minister of Justice, Dawda Jallow, is scheduled to introduce the 2024 promulgation bill during the Fourth Ordinary Session of the National Assembly, the Office of the Clerk… Read more »
Nigeria: Why Police Dismissed Officer Who Exposed Rapist Colleague - Official
Premium Times
The woman's husband, an officer, has been demoted. Read more »
Nigeria: Bobrisky Finally Jets Out of Nigeria After Failed Attempts
Premium Times
"This girl bought first-class tickets three times; that's over N30 million. Raise the bar for this girl." Read more »
Nigeria: Appeal Court Reverses Ex-CJN Onnoghen's Cct Conviction for Assets Declaration Breaches
Premium Times
Although the full content of the settlement agreement, which culminated in Mr Onnoghen's acquittal on Monday, is not known yet, the legal process is rare in criminal proceedings. Read more »
Nigeria: Police Arrest Man for Allegedly Beheading Father On Farm
Vanguard
The Osun State Police Command has apprehended a suspect, identified as Saudi, for allegedly beheading his father on a farm in Ilusi village. Read more »
Uganda: Police Recover a Three-Week-Old Baby Stolen in Fort Portal
Nile Post
Authorities in Fort Portal have successfully rescued a three-week-old baby who was abducted from her family. Read more »
Ghana: President Akufo-Addo Climax Ghana's Cyber Security Achievements Amidst Growing Challenges
GhanaToday
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has emphasized Ghana's significant advancements in cybersecurity, stressing on the nation's commitment to fostering a secure digital economy. Read more »
Ghana: Ghana's Judiciary Must Act Fast to Regain Public Trust [analysis]
ISS
With elections in December, widespread perceptions of political bias in the Supreme Court threaten the democratic process. Read more »
Nigeria: Peter Obi Calls for Arrest of Miracle-Seekers Claiming 'Miraculous' Credit Alerts
Leadership
Labour Party's 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has called for the arrest of miracle-seekers who claim to have received "miraculous" credit alerts after praying during… Read more »
Nigeria: Appeal Court Acquits Ex-CJN, Onnoghen, Orders Govt to Unfreeze His Account
Vanguard
The Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja, on Monday, discharged and acquitted a former Chief Justice of Nigeria, CJN, Justice Walter Onnoghen, of the charge that led to his removal… Read more »
Kenya: CJ Koome Backs Govt's Stance That Political Issues Need Political Solutions
Capital FM
The Chief Justice Martha Koome has backed the government's stance that political issues need political solutions for them to be settled. Read more »
South Africa: Mamelodi Residents Struggle to Claim UIF As Labour Office Closed
GroundUp
The department says it shut the offices out of safety concerns in August after sporadic service delivery protests Read more »
Kenya: Consider Weight of Manifesto in Cases Challenging Govt Projects, Ruto Urges Courts
Capital FM
President William Ruto has urged the courts to consider the evidence of ruling coalition manifestos in public interest litigations challenging government flagship projects backed… Read more »
South Africa: Coastal Communities and Eco-Justice Groups' Offshore Drilling Appeal Highlights Threats to Livelihoods, Marine Ecosystems, and Climate Goals
The Green Connection
With COP29 just a few weeks away, The Green Connection, Natural Justice, and Masifundise Development Trust are drawing attention to the widespread opposition of the… Read more »
South Africa: How the Legal Resources Centre Has Fought for Human Rights [document]
GroundUp
Speech by Geoff Budlender on accepting the fourth George Bizos Human Rights Award Read more »
Ghana: Wildlife Officers Seize Bush Meat
Ghanaian Times
Chop bar operators were left in a state of vexation after they had their variety of bush meat seized by wildlife officers during a joint operation by the Wildlife Division and the… Read more »
