October 24
Uganda: Bobi Urges Public Caution in Wake of Kigogwa Tanker Tragedy
Nile Post
His comments came in response to the tragic incident in Kigogwa along the Kampala-Bombo road, which resulted in the deaths of at least 11 people. Read more »
Kenya: Kenyans Urged to Collect Unclaimed IDs From Huduma Centres
Capital FM
Public Service Cabinet Secretary Justin Muturi has urged Kenyans to collect their documents from Huduma Centres, revealing that over 190,000 national identification cards remain… Read more »
Sudan: Sudan Finance Minister Softens Stance Over Adré Border Crossing
Dabanga
Finance minister Jibril Ibrahim seemed to soften his stance regarding closing the Adré border crossing between Sudan and Chad, following a heated exchange earlier this week… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: Rwandan-Backed M23 Rebel Group Seeks Local Power in DRC, Not Just Control Over Mining Operations [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
The violence wrought by the Rwandan-backed rebel group M23 Movement is often narrowly framed as intended to control eastern Democratic Republic of Congo's resource-rich mining… Read more »
East Africa: Customary Courts in East Africa - More Than a Means to Lighten Caseloads [analysis]
ISS
The relevance of traditional justice should be assessed by factors other than its potential to reduce formal court backlogs. Read more »
Morocco: Moroccan Court Overturns Landmark Marital Rape Conviction
HRW
Strengthen Laws on Violence Against Women Read more »
Africa: Pressure Mounts On the ICC
JusticeInfo.net
The investigation into the Israel-Palestine conflict has positioned the International Criminal Court in the forefront of world politics. The institution faces pressures on multiple… Read more »
Sudan: Khartoum - Illegal Aliens Presence Poses Security and Social Threat That Must Be Removed
SNA
In its meeting on Thursday, chaired by the Governor of Khartoum State, Ahmed Osman Hamza, the Alien Control Committee in Khartoum State made a comprehensive evaluation of its work… Read more »
Nigeria: Defence Minister Visits Zamfara, Hails Governor for His Support of Fight Against Bandits
Premium Times
The minister said the successes of the ongoing operation against bandits in the state are linked to the continued support of Governor Lawal's administration. Read more »
Nigeria: Businessman Nasiru Danu Wins Defamation Suit Against Sahara Reporters
Premium Times
Justice Zubairu awarded additional N15 million to Nasiru Danu as aggravated and exemplary damages. Read more »
Nigeria: Tribunal Suspends Three Top Kaduna Officials Over False Asset Declarations
Premium Times
The Kaduna State officials are accused of violating the CCB and Tribunal Act governing asset declaration by public officers Read more »
Nigeria: Insecurity - Abuja Administration Threatens to Demolish Abandoned Buildings, Issues Ultimatum
Premium Times
The administration warned that failure to comply with its directive could lead to the revocation of titles and demolition of such structures. Read more »
Nigeria: Helicopter Carrying Eight Passengers Crashes in Nigeria, Three Deaths Confirmed
Premium Times
"Search and rescue missions are currently ongoing. So far, three bodies have been recovered," NNPC said. Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Moves to Prosecute Nine Over Akpabio's Removal Rumour
This Day
The Federal Government has formally filed charges against an organization and individuals over the publication of a false information wherein they claimed that the Department of… Read more »
Somalia: Somalia's Internal Security Minister Meets British Ambassador to Boost Security Cooperation
Shabelle
Abdullahi Sheikh Ismail (Fartag), Somalia's Minister of Internal Security, met with British Ambassador Michael Nithavrianakis today to discuss enhancing security ties between… Read more »
South Africa: Alleged Diamond Investment Scammers Appear in Court [press release]
SAPS
Nine accused, Louis Petrus Liebenberg (60) his wife Desiree Liebenberg (50), Magdelena Petronella Kleynhans (54), Johannes Petrus Badenhorst (41), Helena Dorothea Amy Schulenburg… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Asks Senate to Confirm New Ministerial Nominees
Premium Times
President Tinubu sacked five ministers and appointed seven new ones on Wednesday, pending confirmation of the Senate. Read more »
South Africa: Suspect Arrested for Alleged Rape, Murder of Six-Year-Old Soweto Girl
SAnews.gov.za
The South African Police Service (SAPS) has thanked the community of Soweto, journalists, media houses and all social media users for assisting to track down a man who was wanted… Read more »
Uganda: EU-Funded Project to Curb Rights Abuses Launched in Busoga
Nile Post
A new project aimed at reducing human rights abuses, particularly for women in business, has been launched in Uganda's Busoga region. Read more »
Namibia: Kunene Conservation Group Calls for End to Mining in Black Rhino Habitat
Namibian
A conservation group from Khorixas in the Kunene region has called on the government to help stop mining activities that could pose a threat to highly endangered black rhinos. Read more »
Liberia: Govt Rejects Link to Plot Against Speaker Koffa
New Republic
The Government of Liberia has categorically rejected a link to a plot on Capitol Hill to remove House Speaker, J. Fornati Koffa. Read more »
Nigeria: Bodies of 3 Oil Workers Recovered, 5 Missing As Helicopter Crashes in Rivers
Leadership
Three bodies have been recovered while search operations were ongoing as a helicopter, Sikorsky SK76 with registration 5NBQG, operated by East Wind Aviation, crashed into the… Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Arms, Ammunition in Terrorists' Hands Stolen - Military
Daily Trust
The military high command says no personnel of the Armed Forces of Nigeria facilitates the movement of arms and ammunition to the terrorists, bandits and other criminals… Read more »
Kenya: Medical Reports Show That the Body Found in Wajir Is Not MCA Ahmed
Capital FM
The high court has ordered the expeditious disposal of an application seeking the production of Wajir member of County assembly who was abducted one month ago. Read more »
Kenya: 3-Judge Bench Throws Out Gachagua's Bid to Expunge Misleading Claims in Affidavit
Capital FM
The Justice Ogola-led bench has declined a bid by impeached Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's lawyers to expunge misleading claims in an affidavit supporting their recusal… Read more »
