November 04
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 »
South Africa: Cosatu Strongly Condemns the Spike in Police Killings [press release]
COSATU
The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) is horrified that police killings have spiked to the highest level in five years according to the latest South African Police… Read more »
Nigeria: Battery Problems With Evs? How SAN Diego Lemon Law Covers Electric Cars
Daily Trust
As electric vehicles (EVs) and hybrid models like SUVs continue to gain popularity, many drivers enjoy the environmental benefits and cost savings. However, like any vehicle, these… Read more »
Nigeria: #endbadgovernance - Minors Must Be Released and Compensated, Tijaniyya Leader Tells Tinubu
Daily Trust
The Youth Leader of the Tijaniyya Islamic Movement in Africa, Sheikh Ahmed Umar, has called on President Bola Tinubu, to as a matter of urgency, issue an 'Executive order' for the… Read more »
Nigeria: Army Seizes 700,000 Litres of Stolen Petrol in Anti-Theft Operations
Daily Trust
The 6th Division of the Nigerian Army in Port Harcourt has announced the recovery of 700,000 litres of stolen petroleum products following a series of operations conducted between… Read more »
Uganda: How the State Witnesses Staggered As Katanga Trial Takes Break
Nile Post
As the Katanga trial takes a break after sessions lasting nearly two weeks, the defence lawyers have highlighted potential investigative errors, and successfully challenged the… Read more »
Nigeria: Asagba Stool - Fierce Legal Battle Looms
Vanguard
The succession to the stool of the Asagba of Asaba has been stalled by Suit No: DTHC/ASB/CV/254/2024 filed at Delta State High Court, Asaba. Read more »
Nigeria: Police Arrest 113 Foreigners, 17 Nigerians Over Cybercrimes
Vanguard
The Nigeria Police Force, NPF, has said its operatives have arrested 130 suspects for high-level cybercrimes, hacking, and activities threatening national security. Read more »
Nigeria: Almost Another Black Maria Moment
This Day
Nigeria Police is not exactly new to public relations scandal, but last Friday's episode, when it charged 32 severely malnourished boys before an Abuja Federal High Court for… Read more »
Nigeria: Two AFN Chiefs Indicted in Favour Ofili Paris 2024 100m Omission Saga
This Day
*Dr Mumuni Alao Panel recommends $5,000 compensation for Ofili Read more »
Nigeria: A Most Disturbing Court Scene
This Day
The rights of children must be protected Read more »
Liberia: Monrovia Central Prison Seeks Support for Autonomous Status
New Dawn
The BCR is seeking an autonomous status comparable to other agencies such as the Liberia National Police. Read more »
November 03
Mozambique: Police Have Killed 13 Demonstrators - Doctors Say Police Shoot to Kill
Mozambique News Reports And Clippings
Police killings rise to 13, with dozens injured by police bullets Read more »
Somalia: Somali Parliament Extends Sessions to Expedite Election Laws
Radio Dalsan
The Federal Parliament of Somalia has voted to extend its sessions by one month to fast-track the debate and passage of key electoral laws, following a formal request from… Read more »
Somalia: African Union Soldiers Killed in Al-Shabab Mortar Attack
VOA
Two African Union soldiers were killed and a third one injured by an al-Shabab mortar attack Sunday on their base inside the perimeters of Mogadishu's international airport. Read more »
Africa: Big Companies Profit From Poverty but Aren't Obliged to Uphold Human Rights. International Law Must Change - Scholar [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
There is some disagreement among legal practitioners and scholars about whether corporations have duties under international law. Read more »
Nigeria: Endbadgovernance Protests - Rage Over Trial of 72 Minors
Vanguard
·Correctional Service says it shunned remand request Read more »
South Africa: Linking LGBTQI Experiences With Gender-Based Violence Elimination [interview]
Spotlight Initiative
Spotlight Initiative speaks with Dumiso Gatsha, an activist working to eliminate the barriers between grassroots experiences and global policy-making. They are a member of… Read more »
South Africa: Cape Town's Cop-Gang Collusion Case Is Still With Police Watchdog As Mass Shootings Persist
Daily Maverick
Two years after a high court judge warned that the 28s gang may have infiltrated police structures in the Western Cape, investigations are yet to be finalised. Read more »
South Africa: Cybersecurity Fraud and Threats Continue At Sassa [press release]
DA
The Democratic Alliance is deeply concerned by recent reports of an international hacker group by the name of N4aughtysecGroup, which has threatened to release SASSA data obtained… Read more »
Mozambique: New Results Sheets Are Being Forged, Claims Mondlane
AIM
Mozambique's fugitive opposition leader, Venancio Mondlane, on Saturday night claimed that the request by the Constitutional Council for the National Elections Commission (CNE) to… Read more »
Sudan: Visit By Sudan's Ex-PM Hamdok Sparks Mass Demo in London
Dabanga
Chants of "Hamdok to the ICC" rang out from a throng of hundreds of protesters, who gathered outside Chatham House policy institute in central London on Thursday, where former… Read more »
