June 18
Egypt: Fleeing Prolonged Media Crackdown, Ethiopian Journalists Struggle in Exile
CPJ
When Belete Kassa’s friend and news show co- host Belaye Manaye was arrested in November 2023 and taken to the remote Awash Arba military camp known as the "Guantanamo of the… Read more »
Nigeria: Rivers - Attempts By Council Chairs to Remain in Office Treasonable - G60 Lawmakers
Vanguard
Federal lawmakers operating under the aegis of G60,have demanded immediate arrest and prosecution of the 23 local government council chairmen in Rivers State whose tenure expired… Read more »
Nigeria: Security Operatives Arrest 'Native Doctor' Who Allegedly Prepares Charms for IPOB - Official
Premium Times
"The arrest is following information received over time of planned attacks on security agents and innocent citizens by the dreaded group." Read more »
South Africa: Two Suspects Arrested for Dealing in Drugs At OR Tambo International Airport [press release]
SAPS
Pieter Johan Cristie (51) and Belinda Butcher (52) were arrested on Sunday, 16 June 2024 at the OR Tambo International Airport by members of the Hawks' Serious Organised Crime… Read more »
Nigeria: Winning War Against Insurgency, Other Crimes in Nigeria Through Local Content
Daily Trust
The Nigeria's automotive was established in the 1950s aimed at producing both passenger vehicles and commercial trucks. This was made possible by likes of Federated Motors… Read more »
Ghana: Hands Off Our Hotel Demo - Ablakwa Condemns Police Act During Protest
Accra Times
Convener for the "Hands off our hotels Demo" has condemned tear gas and paper spray attack mounted by the police on protestors during the march. Read more »
Nigeria: Opposition Lawmakers Demand Treason Charges Against Ex-Rivers LG Chairs' 'Power Grab' Attempt
Leadership
Opposition federal lawmakers under the aegis of G60 have called for treason charges to be filed against 23 former local government chairmen in Rivers State over their alleged… Read more »
Rwanda: PM Ngirente Tips Rwanda Correctional Service Cadets On Professionalism, Integrity
New Times
Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente on June 18, presided over the graduation ceremony of 166 Junior Officer Cadets from the Rwanda Correctional Service (RCS). Read more »
Kenya: MCK Condemns Arrests, Assaults On Journalists During Nairobi Protests
Capital FM
The Media Council of Kenya (MCK) has condemned the arbitrary arrests and attacks on journalists covering Tuesday's protests in Nairobi's Central Business District by security… Read more »
Ghana: Ambulance Case - Court Directs National Security to Probe Unsanctioned Audio Recording From Trial
Accra Times
The third accused Richard Jakpa was cross-examined by lawyers of Minority Leader Ato Forson on Thursday, June 13 Read more »
Ghana: 'Protest to Extend to Other Regions If Akufo-Addo Fails to Act' - Ablakwa Warns
Accra Times
The objective of the protest is to pressure the government to intervene and stop the sale of the hotels. Read more »
Ghana: 'Hands Off Our Hotels Demo' Ongoing in Accra
Accra Times
The police are currently maintaining a peaceful presence at the protest, ensuring the safety of all demonstrators. Read more »
Nigeria: NSCDC Repels Bandit Attack On Nasarawa Command Headquarters
Leadership
Operatives of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC)in Nasarawa State have repelled an attempted attack on its state command in Lafia by suspected bandits. Read more »
Kenya: Azimio Lawmakers Demand Release of Protesters Arrested During Finance Bill Demonstrations
Capital FM
A section of Azimio La Umoja lawmakers has called for the immediate release of protesters who were arrested during demonstrations across the Central Business District (CBD) against… Read more »
Kenya: Litigants Urged to Appeal Judgments, Not Resort to Violence, After Magistrate Kivuti's Killing
Capital FM
Deputy Chief Justice Philomena Mwilu has urged litigants to appeal judgments they disagree with, rather than resorting to violence against judicial officers. Read more »
Kenya: CJ Koome Promises to Enhance Security for Judges, Judicial Officers, Staff
Capital FM
Chief Justice Martha Koome has assured that immediate steps were being taken to ensure the safety of court premises, especially to protect Judges, Judicial Officers and staff in… Read more »
South Africa: UDM Deputy President Kwankwa Released After Ransom Paid Following Cape Town Kidnapping [analysis]
Daily Maverick
The incident, which sent shockwaves through SA's political community, involved a R10,000 ransom paid by the UDM for Kwankwa's release. Read more »
Uganda: Kampiringisa - Juvenile Detention Centre Says Cases Are High
Nile Post
The Principle of the National Rehabilitation Centre, Kampiringisa, Ms Teopista Mutooro, has revealed that they receive at least 16 juveniles a month. Read more »
Nigeria: Court Jails Father of Three for Currency Racketeering
Premium Times
The convict had pleaded guilty to the charge of currency racketeering. Read more »
Nigeria: Lawmaker Defends Plan to Buy New Aeroplanes for Tinubu, Shettima
Premium Times
The lawmaker cautioned that not buying the aeroplanes could have grievous consequences. Read more »
Nigeria: Suspected Nigerian 'Drug Dealer' Attacks Police Officer During Raid in South Africa
Vanguard
The Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD) has revealed that one of its officers was attacked by a suspected Nigerian drug dealer during an operation in Randburg, north… Read more »
Nigeria: Pandemonium in Onitsha As Police Avert Clash Between Angry Traders, Govt Officials
Vanguard
There was pandemonium at Niger Street Onitsha, following a clash between the Operation Clean and Healthy Anambra State, OCHA, Brigade and some traders using umbrella to cover… Read more »
Nigeria: Vigilante Commander, Others Killed As Gunmen Invade Anambra Communities
Premium Times
Police have confirmed the attack. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe Loses U.S.$8 Million to Poaching
The Herald
ZIMBABWE has lost close to US$8 million since 2019 as over 420 Big Five animals have been killed by poachers from 2019 to date. Read more »
Namibia: Tanzanian Busted With N$800 000 Cannabis
New Era
A 26-year-old Tanzanian national was expected to appear in the Keetmanshoop Magistrate's Court yesterday after he was reportedly found in possession of cannabis worth over N$800… Read more »