October 23
Lesotho: Fears Over PM's Safety
Lesotho Times
Prime Minister Sam Matekane's security apparatus has been plunged into severe jeopardy. Read more »
Zambia: Zambia's Opposition Criticize President Hichilema's Sack of Judges
VOA
Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema has dismissed three Constitutional Court judges at the recommendation of the country’s Judicial Complaint Commission. Read more »
Ghana: We'll Initiate a Recall of Parliament - New Patriotic Party Leader Afenyo-Markin
Ghanaian Times
The Leader of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) caucus in Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has given the indication that his side of the House would initiate a recall of the House… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: Congo Week Draws Attention to the Congolese Struggle in the Face of Conflict
People's Dispatch
The people of one of the world's wealthiest countries in terms of natural resources have been condemned to violence and poverty by US-backed foreign interventions to secure mineral… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Govt to Develop an Energy Efficiency Act, Appropriate Regulations
The Herald
Cabinet considered and approved the National Energy Efficiency Policy as presented by the Minister of Finance and Economic Development, Honourable Professor Mthuli Ncube, as… Read more »
South Africa: DA Welcomes Report On Extortion, Calls for Urgent and Decisive Action [press release]
DA
Note to editors: Please find attached English and Afrikaans soundbite by Lisa Schickerling MP. Read more »
Nigeria: Inculcate Moral Values in Children to Curb Cybercrime - First Lady
Vanguard
The First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, has called on parents, guardians to inculcate moral values in their children, wards in order to curb cybercrime. Read more »
Kenya: Kiambu Senator Pushes for 4-Year Term Limits for Elective Posts Amid Raging Debate
Capital FM
Kiambu Senator Karungo Thang'wa is proposing a constitutional amendment to reduce the term limits for all six elective positions--from President to Members of County Assemblies… Read more »
Tanzania: Call to Adopt Digital Solutions to Combat Revenue Loss, Corruption
Daily News
A CALL has been made for East African nations to fully automate, synchronise, and digitalise their tax systems in order to eliminate revenue loss caused by graft and other… Read more »
Malawi: Chisale's Unexplained Wealth Case Referred to Financial Crimes Court for Trial
Nyasa Times
The criminal case of unexplained wealth involving Norman Chisale, former bodyguard to ex-President Peter Mutharika, is taking shape with the High Court, today, committing the case… Read more »
South Africa: Concourt Showdown On Copyright Bill
GroundUp
The court will hear two applications relating to copyright and the rights of blind people to convert works into accessible formats Read more »
South Africa: Eskom Withdraws From Cape Town Informal Settlement After Second Attack in Two Weeks
GroundUp
On Monday a security vehicle escorting the power utility's workers into the area was hijacked. Read more »
Kenya: Wells Fargo HR Manager Willis Ayieko Found Dead in Siaya After Mysterious Disappearance
Capital FM
Willis Ayieko, the Human Resource Manager at Wells Fargo, who went missing last Friday, has been found dead in Gem, Siaya County. Read more »
Somalia: Somalia Is Changing. the Humanitarian System Must As Well
The New Humanitarian
'Humanitarians are a nightmare to work with.' Read more »
South Africa: Minister Says Social Grant Flaws Found By Students Will Be Investigated Within 30 Days
GroundUp
Stellenbosch teenaged students present their findings to Parliament Read more »
Nigeria: Lagos Explains Decision Not to Join Other States' Suit Against EFCC
Vanguard
The Lagos State Government has clarified its decision not to participate in the suit filed by some states challenging the powers of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission… Read more »
Sudan: RSF Paramilitary Group Seizes Sudanese Journalist's Home in South Darfur
CPJ
The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) must immediately return the home of journalist Ashraf Omer Ibrahim -- a South Darfur Radio and Television correspondent and a local Al-Zarqa… Read more »
South Africa: Eight Suspects Arrested On an Alleged Diamond Investment Scam [press release]
SAPS
A mutli- disciplinary operation led by Northern Cape Hawks' Serious Organised Crime Investigation unit resulted to the arrest of eight suspects who are alleged to have been… Read more »
South Africa: Police Probe Shooting Incident, Five Men Found Dead Inside a Shack in New Brighton [press release]
SAPS
Police are investigating a case of murder (five counts), after the recovery of five bodies (men) with gunshot wounds inside a shack at Chris Hani informal settlement in New… Read more »
South Africa: Select Committee On Security and Justice On Oversight Visit to Border Management Authority At Beitbridge [document]
Parliament of South Africa
The Select Committee on Security and Justice yesterday commenced with its oversight programme in Limpopo by visiting the Border Management Authority at the Beitbridge facility. Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Drops Money Laundering Charge Against Binance Executive, Gambaryan
Vanguard
The Federal Government, on Wednesday, withdrew the money laundering charge filed against the detained Binance Holdings Limited's executive, Tigran Gambaryan, due to his ill health… Read more »
South Africa: Stop the Killing and Intimidation of Whistleblowers, Demand Activists
GroundUp
Hundreds of people gathered at the Union Buildings four years to the day since environmental activist Fikile Ntshangase was murdered Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Abruptly Drops Money Laundering Charges Against Binance Executive Gambaryan
Premium Times
The hearing, coming two days before the 25 October earlier scheduled as the return date by the trial judge in the open court last Friday, appeared to have been intentionally held… Read more »
Nigeria: Civilian Volunteers Helping Nigerian Forces Fight Insurgents. but How Do They Operate
Premium Times
The study underscores the need for further research and policy development to address the growing prevalence of armed civilian groups in Nigeria and other African countries. Read more »
Nigeria: Constitution Amendment - Reps Panel Sets Up Seven Subcommittees, Names Members
Premium Times
The subcommittees, comprising lawmakers and consultants, are to oversee the various thematic areas into which the constitution has been divided. Read more »
