June 11
South Africa: Western Cape Detectives Charge Two Suspects for Khayelitsh Multiple Murder Case [press release]
SAPS
As part of ongoing investigations into the murder of three children and a 30 year old man as well as nine attempted murders in Khayelitsha on Saturday, Provincial Serious Violent… Read more »
South Africa: Gauteng Police Arrested One Suspect Who Is Linked to the Murder of Two Children and Two Other People in Soshanguve [press release]
SAPS
The police in Gauteng have arrested one suspect, aged 35, who is linked to the alleged murder of two girls, aged four and seven years, as well as two other people in Soshanguve on… Read more »
Uganda: CID Summons 10 More of MPs, Parliament and Finance Ministry Staff
Nile Post
The Police's Criminal Investigation Directorate (CID) has summoned at least 10 more officials, including legislators, Parliament and Finance ministry staff over ongoing corruption… Read more »
Sudan: Darfur Atrocities - ICC Prosecutor's 'Urgent Appeal' for Evidence and Testimony
Dabanga
The International Criminal Court (ICC) is to step-up its investigations into crimes and atrocities allegedly being committed during the course of the war in Sudan and Darfur, and… Read more »
Angola: Angola Prepares to Join African Court
ANGOP
The specialized committees of the National Assembly on Tuesday approved a joint report related to Angola's adherence to the Protocol Relating to the Establishment of the African… Read more »
South Africa: Parliament Welcomes Western Cape High Court Ruling On EFF Application
Parliament of South Africa
Parliament welcomes the Western Cape High Court judgement dismissing with costs the Economic Freedom Fighters' (EFF) application to have the conduct of Parliament during the 2015… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Senior Detective Attempts Suicide Amid Mounting Pressure in High-Profile Makoni Case
263Chat
A senior police officer at Juru Police Station has testified that Detective Inspector Mazorodze attempted suicide due to the mounting pressure to testify in the high-profile case… Read more »
South Africa: 'Each Time We Try to Get Comfortable, the Police Come to Demolish Our Home'
GroundUp
Families living in Lindokuhle Mnguni informal settlement in Johannesburg say they're being harassed by police and AmaPanyaza Read more »
Uganda: Speaker Among Says She Survived Rape Multiple Times
Nile Post
The Speaker of Parliament, Ms Anita Among, has asked all stakeholders to ensure the implementation of all the laws that Parliament passed to protect girls from early marriages and… Read more »
Uganda: Police Search Homes of Detained MPs
Nile Post
The homes of three detained legislators are subject of search and seizure today as detectives from the Police's Criminal Investigation Directorate (CID) sniff for evidence in… Read more »
Nigeria: Defence Ministry Staff Protest Brutalisation, Killing By Soldiers in Abuja
Premium Times
The staff said they have suffered brutalisation over the years without justice being done, even though the incidents were reported. Read more »
South Africa: Operation Shanela Nets 1,287 Suspects
SAnews.gov.za
Operation Shanela has resulted in the arrest of over 1 200 people in the North West. Read more »
Nigeria: Federal High Court Begins Vacation July 23, Introduces Use of E-Affidavits
Vanguard
The Federal High Court will on July 23, embark on its annual vacation. Read more »
Nigeria: Fear Grips Residents As Terrorists Kill Four Policemen, 28 Farmers in Katsina
This Day
Fear has gripped residents of Kankara Local Government Area of Katsina State following the killing of four policemen and 28 farmers in Yar Goje, Gidan Boka and Dan Nakwabo villages… Read more »
Nigeria: Don't Ridicule Judiciary, Lawyers Warn APC, Ex-Lawmakers
This Day
The Coalition of Lawyers Against Injustice, a group of concerned lawyers, has condemned the recent developments in Rivers State, where a High Court ruling has overturned the… Read more »
Nigeria: Many Stranded As Boko Haram Abducts Passengers Along Maiduguri-Kano Highway
Daily Trust
Suspected Boko Haram insurgents have abducted passengers along Maiduguri/Kano highway. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Two Artisanal Miners Killed in Underground Explosion
The Herald
Two artisanal miners were killed while three others were injured after explosives detonated in a shaft where they were extracting gold ore at Dohwe Mine in Mberengwa around midday… Read more »
Nigeria: Residents Protest Indiscriminate Dredging in Badagry Communities
Vanguard
Some residents of Ganyingbo and Gbaji-Yeketome communities in Badagry-West Local Council Development Area (LCDA) on Monday protested indiscriminate dredging in the communities. Read more »
Namibia: Weekend Stabbing Incidents Leave Three Dead, One Injured
Namibian
Violent altercations across the country over the weekend resulted in four individuals being stabbed, leaving three dead and one injured. Read more »
Kenya: Disregard Fake Graphic Claiming Kenya's NTV Reported That Woman Denied Access to Former Electoral Commission Chief
Africa Check
Disregard fake graphic claiming Kenya's NTV reported that woman denied access to former electoral commission chief Read more »
Nigeria: Jigawa Governor Swears in 34-Year-Old As High Court Judge
Premium Times
Mrs Gambo was sworn in at the Council Chambers, Government House, alongside Muhammad Usman, also as High Court judge and Muktar Shuaibu appointed as the state's grand Khadi. Read more »
Nigeria: Nnamdi Kanu Files Contempt Charge Against DSS DG, Bichi
Vanguard
The leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has filed a contempt charge against the Director General, Department of State Services (DSS), Yusuf… Read more »
Nigeria: Fish Out Vandals of Radio Station, Kogi Govt Charges Community Leaders
Daily Trust
The Kogi State Government has issued a stern directive to stakeholders in Kogi East to collaborate in identifying and apprehending those responsible for the recent theft of vital… Read more »
Nigeria: Club Owners Accuse EFCC of Right Abuse During Night Raids
Daily Trust
Owners of nightclubs in Akure, the Ondo State capital, have accused the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) of forcefully removing surveillance recordings at their… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Woman in Court for Poisoning Pupils, Faces 6 Attempted Murder Charges
New Zimbabwe
A 37-year-old Zvimba woman was on Saturday dragged to Chinhoyi Magistrates Court for allegedly lacing food with poison in an attempt to kill her daughter's schoolmates. Read more »