June 14
Kenya: DPP Closes Arguments in 2018 Sharon Otieno Murder Case Against Obado
Capital FM
The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has closed its arguments in the 2018 Sharpon Otieno murder case against former Migori Governor Okoth Obado. Read more »
Angola: Angola Becomes First Country to Join African Criminal Court
HRW
Malabo Protocol Presents Opportunities, Risks for Human Rights and Justice in Africa Read more »
Egypt: Egypt - Authorities Must Release Protesters and Activists Detained Over Palestine Solidarity
AI London
Over 123 people arrested for peacefully protesting, posting comments online, hanging signs or writing slogans on walls Read more »
South Africa: 138 Boys Rescued From Illegal 'Initiation Schools'
Agenzia Fides
A total of 138 boys were rescued by the police after they were kidnapped from illegal initiation schools in several locations in the province of Gauteng, according to local press… Read more »
Mozambique: Policemen Arrested for Torturing Alleged Thieves
AIM
The provincial attorney's office in the southern Mozambican province of Inhambane has detained five police officers who were caught on camera brutally torturing a couple accused of… Read more »
Lesotho: Local Businesses Go to Court to Force the Govt to Ban Foreigners
Lesotho Times
THE fight by local businesspeople for the government to implement the controversial Business Licensing Registration Regulations (2020) without amending them has been escalated to… Read more »
Kenya: Law Society Condemns Shooting of Magistrate In Court
Capital FM
The Law Society of Kenya says it will engage Chief Justice Martha Koome in developing strategies to safeguard the judiciary. Read more »
South Africa: 138 Boys Rescued from Fake Initiation Schools in Gauteng - South African News Briefs - June 14, 2024
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Rwanda: What You Need to Know About Owning a Gun in Rwanda
New Times
Former lawmaker Eugene Barikana was this month slapped with a fine worth Rwf 500,000 after the Nyarugenge primary court found him guilty of possessing a magazine of an AK47 gun… Read more »
Namibia: Combating Content Piracy Together
New Era
Partners Against Piracy (PAP)- a Pan-African initiative aimed at combating content piracy, one of the creative sector's most pressing challenge, was launched in Windhoek earlier… Read more »
Liberia: Senator Cyrus Warns Contec Global's U.S.$40m Contract With Weah's Government Poses Security Threats to Liberia
FrontPageAfrica
The Chairman of the Senate Committee on Security, Defense, Intelligence and Veteran Affairs, Senator Momo Cyrus has disclosed that the US$40M contract signed between the former… Read more »
South Africa: Four Suspects Appear in Court After Being Found in Possession of Suspected Stolen Copper Cables [press release]
SAPS
Four suspects between the ages of 25 and 28 appeared before the Potchefstroom Magistrates' Court on Thursday, 13 June 2024, for possession of suspected stolen copper cables as well… Read more »
Kenya: DP Gachagua Says Measures Against Illicit Brew Have Borne Fruit
Capital FM
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua says implementation of tough measures to curb illicit brews, drugs and substances has borne fruit as thousands of youths have been saved from the… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Parliament Gets Tough On Child Sex Offenders
The Herald
THE National Assembly has approved additional amendments to the Criminal Law Codification and Reform Act, meant to punish child molesters that include criminalising brothel owners,… Read more »
South Africa: 30-Year Prison Sentence for Tampering With Essential Infrastructure
SAnews.gov.za
Tinos Ndebele has been sentenced to 30 years of direct imprisonment after being convicted on charges of tampering with essential infrastructure as well as theft from essential… Read more »
South Africa: Chikunga Welcomes Sentence Imposed On Driver in Fatal Crash
SAnews.gov.za
Transport Minister Sindisiwe Chikunga has welcomed the 10-year imprisonment sentence imposed on the driver who caused the collision that claimed the lives of her son,… Read more »
Nigeria: Court Slams N10m Compensation Against Kano Govt for Breach of Bayero's Right
Vanguard
A Federal High Court sitting in Kano, has ordered Kano State Government to pay the sum of N10 million as compensation for breaching the 15th Emir of Kano, Aminu Bayero's… Read more »
South Africa: Judge Mngqibisa-Thusi Cleared of Gross Misconduct Charges
GroundUp
But tribunal finds that it is gross negligence to fail to deliver 27 judgments within accepted time-frames Read more »
Nigeria: Police Parade Six Men Who Allegedly Sell Registered SIM Cards to Kidnappers in Abuja
Premium Times
The suspects were arrested with over 1,000 SIM cards. Read more »
Nigeria: Illegal Garage - LASTMA Sanctions 52 Commercial Vehicles
Vanguard
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has sanctioned 52 commercial vehicles for operating illegal garages and parking around Obalende and Iyana-Oworonsoki areas of… Read more »
Nigeria: 20 Robbers Arrested As Police Raid Lagos-Ibadan Expressway
Daily Trust
Detectives from Zone 2 Police Command, Onikan, Lagos State, have arrested 20 armed robbery suspects and recovered weapons. Read more »
Kenya: Mau Mau Veterans Join Quest for Justice Amid Probe Over Batuk Misconduct
Capital FM
National Assembly Defence, Intelligence and Foreign Relations Committee continued its investigation into the conduct of the British Army Training Unit in Kenya (BATUK) this week. Read more »
Ghana: Ambulance Case - Court Admits Audio Recording of Conversation Between Jakpa, a-G
Ghanaian Times
The High Court in Accra, yesterday admitted into evidence the audio recording of the conversation between Mr Richard Jakpa and the Attorney-General and Minister of Justice, Mr… Read more »
Liberia: Advocates Ask Us Congressional Committee for Funding for War & Economic Crimes Courts As Dispute Spills Into Open
FrontPageAfrica
Liberian human rights advocates have told a US Congressional committee that it is crucial that the US government take the lead in funding war and economic crimes courts for… Read more »
Nigeria: Alleged Sexual Harassment - ICPC Invites Accuser of Foreign Affairs Ministry's Permanent Secretary
Premium Times
It is not immediately clear whose petition triggered the ICPC investigation or what the agency is investigating exactly. Read more »