June 11
Uganda: Police Investigations Leave Parliament At Sixes and Sevens
Nile Post
There were reports that one of the figureheads of Parliament had also recorded statements from their home in Kololo where detectives had opted to take one. Read more »
Rwanda: Civil Society, Govt Officials Weigh in On Reintegration of Genocide Ex-Prisoners
New Times
There is a need to prepare the environment for ex-prisoners who have served sentences for crimes committed during the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi to promote reconciliation and… Read more »
Nigeria: Lawmakers Seek Rotational Presidency, Six Years Single Term for President, Governors in Proposed Bills
This Day
A group of over 30 lawmakers in the House of Representatives under the aegis of the Reform Minded Legislators are seeking constitutional alterations to provide for the rotation of… Read more »
Nigeria: Insecurity, Other Factors Limit Cashew Farming in Nigeria
Premium Times
Insecurity has led many farmers to abandon staple crop farming for cashew plantations. But they only gather the nuts and abandon the main fruits to rot away on the farm. Read more »
Uganda: Police Investigations Binds Parliament in a Shroud
Nile Post
There were reports that one of the figureheads of Parliament had also recorded statements from their home in Kololo where detectives had opted to take one. Read more »
Gambia: Defamation Trial Involving Ousman Sonko Former Minister Niang to Reopen
Foroyaa
The defamation trial involving Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko and former tourism minister Mame Mbaye Niang is set to be reopened. Read more »
Namibia: Man Shot At Omusati Over Change Not Given
Namibian
A man (24) from Iingapanda village in the Omusati region was shot by a security guard at a bar at Olukanvu village on Monday night, after he alleged that he was not given his… Read more »
Liberia: Unrealistic Budget
New Dawn
The Liberian National Bar Association (LNBA) is angry with the government regarding budgetary allocation to the Judiciary, which it terms as unrealistic and insufficient. Read more »
Liberia: LNBA Decries Meager Budget Support to Judiciary
Liberian Observer
The Liberia National Bar Association (LNBA) has expressed concern over the US$17 million budgetary allocation for the judiciary, describing it as a disservice to the rule of law. Read more »
South Africa: Two Male Suspects Involved in House Robbery and Attempted Rape, Appear Before Court [press release]
SAPS
Office of the Provincial Commissioner Limpopo Read more »
South Africa: Magatle Police Investigate a Murder and Inquest Case Following the Discovery of Lifeless Bodies of a Couple At Home [press release]
SAPS
Office of the Provincial Commissioner Limpopo Read more »
Morocco: Morocco's Public Prosecutor Holds Talks in Rabat With Judicial Delegation From Peru
MAP
Morocco's Prosecutor General of the King to the Court of Cassation, President of the Public Prosecutor's Office, El Hassan Daki, held talks, here Tuesday with Head of the Judiciary… Read more »
Nigeria: Police Working On Modern Technologies to Stop Kidnapping in Nigeria, Says Dig Alabi
This Day
The coordinating Deputy Inspector-General of Police (DIG) in charge of Southwest, Sylvester Alabi, has said the Nigeria Police Force was already working on the use of modern… Read more »
Nigeria: Nasarawa Youths Demand Justice Over Killing of 2
Daily Trust
Concerned youths under the auspices of Wuse Youth Development Association (WYDA) in Nasarawa State are demanding justice over the killing of two of their youths by unidentified… Read more »
Nigeria: 5 Bag 2 Years in Jail for Conspiracy, Theft
Daily Trust
A magistrates' court in Minna, Niger State, has sentenced five men, Aliyu Mohammed (39), Vincent Emeka (37), Bello Yusuf (25), Abubakar Yellow and Osita Okonko, to two years in… Read more »
Nigeria: Rivers - Court Refuses to Declare Seats of Pro-Wike Lawmakers Vacant
Daily Trust
A Rivers State High Court sitting in Port Harcourt has refused the application seeking to declare vacant the seats of Martin Amaewhule and the 26 other members of the state House… Read more »
Nigeria: Vigilantes Nab 2 With 3 Rustled Cows in FCT
Daily Trust
Vigilantes have arrested two suspects over alleged possession of three stolen cows at the cattle market in Abaji, headquarters of Abaji Area Council of the FCT. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Warrant of Arrest for Company Director, Son
The Herald
A Harare magistrate has issued a warrant of arrest for Francesco Marconati and his son for failing to perform community service. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Crack Unit to Deal With Vandalism, Theft
The Herald
A crack unit has been established by the police to combat the theft and vandalism of Zimbabwe's vital public infrastructure, including railway lines, telecommunications cables and… Read more »
June 10
Rwanda: Pascal Hamenyimana and the Timid Reintegration of a Former 'Génocidaire'
JusticeInfo.net
In the wake of the 1994 genocide against the Tutsis, Emmanuel Sehene Ruvugiro covered the trials of genocide suspects before the specialized chambers of the traditional courts and… Read more »
Nigeria: 26 Killed in Katsina Attack As Bandits Target Villagers, Police
Vanguard
No fewer than 26 people have been killed in a brutal attack by bandits in Katsina State. Read more »
Nigeria: Some Nigerian Lawmakers Want Six-Year Single Term for President, Governors
Premium Times
The lawmakers are also canvassing rotational presidency between the north and south parts of Nigeria. Read more »
Uganda: Ugandan Environmental Activist Freed After Five Days in Detention
RFI
An environmental activist in Uganda who is opposed to a huge oil project led by French giant TotalEnergies has been freed after five days in detention, his employer said Monday. Read more »
Tunisia: Many Face Prison Over Debts [press release]
HRW
Reforms Needed to End Abusive System Read more »
Malawi: Malawi Medical Workers Stage Strike Over Allowances
VOA
Medical workers in Malawi's public health facilities started a nationwide sit-in strike Monday to push the government to meet their longtime grievances, which include special… Read more »