October 24
Kenya: Gachagua's Lawyers Cite Justice Mrima's Ties With Kingi As Basis for Recusal
Capital FM
Impeached Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua lawyers have pushed for the recusal of a 3 judge bench citing alleged close ties between Justice Anthony Mrima and Senate Speaker Amason… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Drops Charges Against U.S. Executive in Money Laundering Case
VOA
Nigeria has released on humanitarian grounds an American citizen held for the past eight months on cryptocurrency money laundering accusations. Read more »
Zambia: Zambian President Fires 3 Constitutional Court Judges
VOA
Critics are accusing Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema of interference after he fired three constitutional court judges on Sunday over a 2016 ruling that favored a political… Read more »
South Africa: Naked Protests in South Africa - a Psychologist Explores the Emotional Power of This Form of Activism [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Naked protests are a form of public demonstration where individuals, often women, use the symbolic power of their naked bodies to challenge injustices. These protests have become… Read more »
Nigeria: Yahaya Bello Snubs Court Summons in N110 Billion Fraud Case
Premium Times
The court rescheduled hearing regarding the N110 billion fraud case after Mr Bello failed to honour the summons directing him to appear for arraignment on Thursday. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Sowing Seeds of Change - How 37 Women of Mutoko Are Battling Hunger and Gender-Based Violence
263Chat
In the heart of Mutoko, deep in Chiutsi rural village, a group of 37 determined women has turned adversity into opportunity. Faced with the crippling effects of an El… Read more »
Kenya: Public Urged to Step Up As Witnesses to Combat Rising Insecurity in Kisumu
Capital FM
Nyanza Regional Commissioner Zipora Mworoa has called on the residents of the region to actively participate as witnesses in court to help combat the escalating insecurity in the… Read more »
Rwanda: Court Postpones Church Pastor's Hearing On Fraud, Porn Distribution Charges
New Times
Kicukiro Primary Court on Thursday, October 24, postponed the bail hearing of Pastor Jean-Bosco Harerimana of Zarephat Holy Church, and his wife Jeanne Nsengiyumva, to Tuesday,… Read more »
Sudan: Online Newspaper Sudanile Back Online After 'Serious Hack'
Dabanga
Online Sudanese newspaper Sudanile is back online after a week-long blackout, following "a fierce campaign and repeated hacking attempts", the paper reported on Wednesday. The… Read more »
Egypt: Call for Egypt to Halt Expulsion of Sudanese Journalists
Dabanga
International journalism and press freedom advocacy group Reporters Without Borders has appealed to the authorities in Egypt halt the imminent deportation of four Sudanese… Read more »
South Africa: Hundreds Homeless After KZN Demolitions
GroundUp
KwaDukuza municipality gets court order, demolishes 50 shacks Read more »
Zimbabwe: Three Prosecutors in Court for Corruption
The Herald
Three prosecutors are set to be tried on corruption-related charges, as the anti-graft drive by the National Prosecuting Authority of Zimbabwe (NPAZ) gathers momentum. Read more »
Zimbabwe: President Reiterates Anti-Sanctions Call
The Herald
Zimbabwe is unambiguous in its unequivocal call for the removal of sanctions, President Mnangagwa has said. Read more »
Burkina Faso: Violence Spreads - Hundreds Killed in an Armed Attack in the Village of Manni
Agenzia Fides
For some time now, Burkina Faso has been confronted with several violence attacks by armed groups. In recent months the situation seems to be out of control. Read more »
Kenya: Judiciary Announces Outage in E-Filing and Related Systems
Capital FM
The Judiciary has announced an outage affecting its e-filing, Case Tracking System, and Causelist systems. Read more »
South Africa: Event Hosted in Parliament Calls on Anglo American to Answer for its Toxic Legacy in Kabwe, Zambia [press release]
ACTSA
Next week, on Tuesday 29 October , Action for Southern Africa (ACTSA) and Lord Peter Hain will host an event in the House of Lords, in which a panel of regional, health, and… Read more »
Malawi: Conforzi Plantations - a Shocking Scandal of Worker Exploitation, Abuse and Neglect Unveiled
Nyasa Times
In a shocking exposé, Conforzi Plantations Limited stands accused of egregious labor violations, revealing a disturbing culture of exploitation and neglect that has left… Read more »
Africa: How to Advance Women's Roles in Peace and Security
UN News
Ongoing conflicts in Gaza, Haiti, Sudan and Ukraine and beyond reveal that females are disproportionately affected - from gender-based violence to rape used as a tool of war - but… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Defence Questions Authenticity of Former RBZ Governor Gono's Witness
New Zimbabwe
THE case involving former Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) governor Gideon Gono turned dramatic this week as lawyers representing a couple being accused of defrauding him in 2017… Read more »
Kenya: Gideon Moi Urges Government to Enhance Security Amid Rising Brutal Murders
Capital FM
KANU Party leader Gideon Moi has urged the government to intensify its efforts to ensure the safety and security of all Kenyans amid a surge in brutal murders across the country. Read more »
Nigeria: Halima Abubakar Apologises to Apostle Suleman, Says Her Allegations Are False
Premium Times
The rift between Halima Abubakar and Apostle Suleman first became public in 2022, when the 39-year-old actress accused the pastor of having an affair with her. Read more »
Nigeria: Bobrisky Ill, Rushed to Hospital
Leadership
Bobrisky Hospitalised After Falling Ill in Police Custody Read more »
Nigeria: Viral Video Showing Arrest of Fake Malaria Drug Maker in Nigeria Is From 2018
Africa Check
Viral video showing arrest of fake malaria drug maker in Nigeria is from 2018 Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerians Beware, Mobile Money Operator Palmpay Is Not Giving Away N500,000
Africa Check
Nigerians beware, mobile money operator PalmPay is not giving away N500,000 Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Woman With Fake Banknotes Was Arrested in Ogun State in 2022, Not Osun State in 2024 As Claimed Online
Africa Check
Nigerian woman with fake banknotes was arrested in Ogun state in 2022, not Osun state in 2024 as claimed online Read more »
