June 10
Zimbabwe: Ex-Convict Chivayo's Leaked Audio Fingers Mnangagwa in Expansive, Shadowy Businesses
New Zimbabwe
A LEAKED voice note by controversial businessman Wicknell Chivayo has fingered President Emmerson Mnangagwa in his expansive and shadowy dealings that include millions paid for… Read more »
Nigeria: Catholic Priest Kidnapped in Kaduna State
Agenzia Fides
Father Gabriel Ukeh, parish priest of St. Thomas Church, Zango Kataf Local Government Area, in Kaduna State, in northwestern Nigeria, has been kidnapped. The priest was taken… Read more »
Kenya: 100 Illegal Chemists in Rift Valley Shut Down
Capital FM
100 Chemists in the Rift valley Region have been shut down following the prevalence of illegal pharmaceutical activities in the region. Read more »
Namibia: New Era Loses Defamation Suit
New Era
The Windhoek High Court has ordered New Era Publication Corporation and its daily publication, New Era, to publish a retraction and apology, and pay N$50 000 to Namibian Police… Read more »
Liberia: Uncaught Suspects in 100M Drug Bust Haunt LDEA
New Dawn
This paper has gathered that ongoing agitations among top officers at the Liberian Drug Enforcement Agency (LDEA) are said to be deeper than what is in the public domain. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Police Push for Mandatory Jail Term for Drug Offenders
The Herald
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Morocco: Minister Calls for Reinforcing Cooperation Between Judiciary, Govt to Ensure Comprehensive Children Welafre
MAP
Morocco's Minister of Solidarity, Social Integration and Family, Aawatif Hayar, highlighted, on Monday in Fez, the importance of cooperation between the judiciary and the governmnt… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Sacks Arase As Chair of Police Service Commission, Names Replacement
Premium Times
The president announced Mr Arase's replacement as the chair of the Police Service Service Commission in a statement on Monday. Read more »
Nigeria: Police Seeks South-West Governors' Support On Equipment to Tackle Kidnapping
Premium Times
"With gadgets like drones that can geo-locate the criminals, police can deal with the criminal elements before they manifest their intentions," the DIG said. Read more »
Nigeria: Customs Begins Verification of Private Jets Over Alleged Smuggling
Leadership
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has announced verification exercise for privately owned aircraft operating in Nigeria. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria High Commission Takes Custody of 11 Trafficked Nigerian Girls in Accra
Daily Trust
The Nigeria High Commission in Accra, Ghana, has taken custody of the eleven trafficked Nigerian girls who were rescued on Thursday, June 6, at the Wiennbba Central region Ghana. Read more »
Nigeria: Police Rescue American Citizen From Jumping Into Lagos Lagoon
Vanguard
Operatives of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) of the Police Command in Lagos State have rescued an American citizen from committing suicide on the Third Mainland Bridge. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Replaces IGP Arase With Argungu As Chairman, Police Service Commission
Vanguard
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of DIG Hashimu Argungu (retd) as Chairman of the Police Service Commission (PSC). Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Appoints New Heads of Police Service Commission, NPTF [press release]
Premium Times
The appointments are subject to confirmation by the Senate. Read more »
Nigeria: EFCC Secures Final Forfeiture of 20 Choice Properties, Others for Arthur Eze
Leadership
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has through the Court of Appeal, Abuja, recovered 20 properties, 10 vehicles and three princely wristwatches from two brothers,… Read more »
South Africa: Police 'Hope for Quick Arrests' After Three Children Die in Khayelitsha Barber Shop Shooting [analysis]
Daily Maverick
Four people, including three children, were killed in a shooting in Khayelitsha at the weekend. The police have yet to make any arrests. Read more »
Malawi: Attorney General Chakaka Obtains an Injunction Stopping Health Workers From Proceeding With Their Strike
Nyasa Times
Attorney General Thabo Chakaka Nyirenda has obtained an injunction at the Industrial Relations Court restraining nurses and physicians from proceeding with their strike. Read more »
Ghana: President Akufo-Addo Highlights Key Judicial Sector Achievements
Ghana Presidency
The President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has at the commissioning event of the twelve-storey office complex of the Attorney-General and Ministry of Justice… Read more »
Nigeria: Bandits Destroy Our Crops After Collecting 'Tax' From Us - Kaduna Farmers
Daily Trust
Communities in Giwa Local Government area of Kaduna State under the auspices of Kaya Descendants Community Development Association have petitioned the local government chairman… Read more »
Nigeria: Illegal Bunkering - NSCDC Arrests Nine in Rivers
Vanguard
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has arrested nine suspects for engaging in illegal oil activities in a forest boundary between Rivers and Abia. Read more »
Ghana: Godfred Dame Has Done a Yeoman's Job - President Akufo-Addo Extols Ag for Law House Project
Accra Times
Nana Akufo-Addo touts his administration for bolstering the capacity of the Attorney-Generals Department Read more »
Gambia: Activist Says Probe Into Death of Gambian Migrant Ongoing
Foroyaa
A migration activist has said that the German government's investigation into the death of a Gambian migrant Lamin Touray is still ongoing. Read more »
Liberia: Masterminded of Burglary At the Legislature Charged
New Republic
The Liberia National Police has arrested, investigated, and duly charged suspect Neneh Gballah, 36, alias "Elbow ', a resident of Johnson Steet in Monrovia for criminal mischief… Read more »
South Africa: Appeal Court Overturns Cyber Crime Ruling
GroundUp
This is a clear message to verify bank account details before paying Read more »
Ethiopia: Justice Ministry Completes Draft Roadmap for Transitional Justice Policy Implementation
Addis Standard
The Ministry of Justice has announced the completion of a draft implementation roadmap for the recently approved transitional justice policy. Read more »