October 29
Nigeria: Court Remands Lagos Businessman, Barry Shine, On Alleged Drug Charges
This Day
Lagos Businessman and suspected drug baron, Suleiman Aremu Ganiu, popularly called Barry Shine in his social circle, has been remanded in the custody of Nigerian Correctional… Read more »
Nigeria: Police Dismiss, Arraign Officer Who Killed Enugu Ogene Musician
This Day
The Nigeria Police yesterday arraigned before a Chief Magistrate's Court, a Police Inspector, Joseph Ozonwanji, formerly of the Anti-Cultism Police Squad, Enugu, for the murder of… Read more »
Nigeria: Extreme Floods Test Survival and Resilience in a Conflict-Ridden Part of Nigeria
OCHA
Fatima's escape: Displaced and immobile Read more »
Zimbabwe: Cooperating With Police Can Deter, Prevent Crime
The Herald
We all need to do a lot more to build up the resources for preventing crime, which automatically deters crime, and this requires everyone to have some responsibility and not just… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Estranged Wife Wins Landmark Judgment
The Herald
IN a landmark judgment, a 56-year-old woman, Petronella Tendai Militala, has secured a significant victory in the High Court which awarded her a share of her estranged late… Read more »
Nigeria: Police Arrest Lady for Faking Kidnap, Death
Leadership
The Orji Police Divisional Headquarters have arrested one Jesse Chidebere 'f', 17yrs, a student of the Imo State University (IMSU), Owerri, for faking her abduction and death. This… Read more »
Nigeria: Emefiele Asked Me Not to Keep Records of Money Collected for Him - Witness
Leadership
A prosecution witness, Monday Osazuwa, yesterday told Justice Rahman Oshodi of the Lagos State Special Offences Court that former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN)… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Money Laundering Suspect Arrested After 'Suspicious' Spending Spree Granted Bail
New Zimbabwe
A 29-year-old Chitungwiza man, Ishmael Shayanewako arrested last week on money laundering charges has been granted US$500 bail. Read more »
October 28
South Africa: Sewage Pollution Threatens Cape Town's Beaches - South African News Briefs - October 28, 2024
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Botswana: Police in Botswana Block Opposition Protest Alleging Election Rigging
VOA
Botswanan opposition activists took to the streets of capital Gaborone over the weekend ahead of general elections set for this Wednesday. They wanted to march to Zimbabwe's… Read more »
Chad: Jihadist Attack Near Lake Chad Leaves 40 Dead, President Orders Retaliation
RFI
Chad's President Mahamat Deby Itno has vowed to track down the assailants who killed at least 40 soldiers in an attack on a military base in Chad's Lake region. Read more »
Nigeria/Libya: Libya Punished for Hold-Up of Nigeria Squad Before Cup of Nations Qualifier
RFI
Nigeria will require a point from their last two matches next month to advance to the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations after continental football chiefs awarded them a 3-0 victory over… Read more »
Sudan: Sudan Trapped in a 'Nightmare of Violence', UN Chief Tells Security Council
UN News
UN Secretary-General António Guterres warned on Monday the people of Sudan are trapped in a "nightmare of violence, hunger, disease and displacement", as the brutal war… Read more »
Mozambique: Opposition Party Appeals Against Electoral Body Declaring Frelimo Win
Mozambique News Reports And Clippings
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Uganda: Death Toll in Kigoogwa Fuel Tanker Fire Rises to 26
Nile Post
Police have said the number of people who died in a fire that broke out after an explosion of a fuel tanker at Kigogwa along the Kampala- Bombo has reached 26. Read more »
Liberia: 'Majority Bloc' Of Lawmakers to Defy Supreme Court's Stay Order
Liberian Investigator
The Majority Bloc of the House of Representatives is pushing forward with plans to convene on Tuesday, October 29, despite a Supreme Court stay order temporarily halting their… Read more »
Kenya: Opposition Urges Senate to Reject Presidential Term Extension Bill
Capital FM
The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party has urged the Senate to reject the 7 year term limit proposal which seeks extension of presidential term limit and other elective seats… Read more »
Malawi: Escalation of Politically-Induced Violence in Malawi - a Growing Concern
Nyasa Times
The recent outbreak of violence surrounding political events has raised alarms across Malawi, with incidents escalating dramatically in the lead-up to key political rallies. On… Read more »
Kenya: Activist Boniface Mwangi Freed with No Charges After Night in Jail
Capital FM
Activist Bonface Mwangi has been freed after spending a night in jail with no charges preferred against him. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Pressure Mounts On Mnangagwa to Release All Jailed Political Prisoners
New Zimbabwe
A GROUP of Zimbabweans based in the United Kingdom (UK) held another protest Friday against the continued incarceration of opposition Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) activists… Read more »
Nigeria: Investigation - How Nigerian University Ruined Lecturer's Career With Unproven Sexual Assault Allegations
Premium Times
A federal judge described the University of Uyo as "a place where the truth will always be punished senselessly." Read more »
Sudan: Guterres Renews Ceasefire Calls, Sudan's Envoy Seeks RSF Accountability
Dabanga
In today's United Nations Security Council (UNSC) meeting, Secretary-General António Guterres urged swift and decisive action to tackle Sudan's catastrophic humanitarian… Read more »
East Africa: Somaliland Elections - What's At Stake for Independence, Stability and Shifting Power Dynamics in the Horn of Africa [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Somaliland is due to hold a presidential election on 13 November 2024. Read more »
Mozambique: Police Station Set Ablaze In Protest Against Election Result
Mozambique News Reports And Clippings
In response to a protest led by young people in Lulalua, Moma, Nampula the Moma district police command sent reinforcements which could not contain the protest. All the police… Read more »
South Africa: Nelson Mandela Bay Tourism Staggers Under Crime Onslaught - Calls for Beachfront Police Unit
Daily Maverick
Once a popular tourism destination along Nelson Mandela Bay's beachfront, the 'Golden Mile', a hub of luxury hotels and guesthouses, has become a crime hotspot. The community is… Read more »
