July 03
Kenya: DCI Unleashes Agents to Pursue Mob That Invaded Police Station in Bondo
Capital FM
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations has launched a manhunt for goons behind the invasion of Bondo Police Station in Siaya. Read more »
South Africa: Judge Makhubele Is Not Fit to Be a Judge, Says #unitebehind
GroundUp
Judicial Conduct Tribunal prepares to wrap up hearing into possible gross misconduct Read more »
Liberia: Liberian Lawyer Elected As Vice President of West African Bar Association
FrontPageAfrica
The Liberian National Bar Association (LNBA) has said its unwavering and unequivocal stance on enhancing a pragmatic Rule of Law Regime in West Africa has been validated and… Read more »
Kenya: Senator Cheruiyot Urges SRC to Cut Public Wage Bill Amid Pay Hike Controversy
Capital FM
Senate Majority Leader Aaron Cheruiyot has urged the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC) to propose strategies for slashing the public wage bill to curb government spending. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Police Concerned Over Mashonaland West Murder Cases
The Herald
Police in Mashonaland West province have expressed concern over the high number of murder cases in the province. Read more »
Kenya: Nakhumicha Says 294 Casualties From Protests Treated Free of Charge
Capital FM
Health Cabinet Secretary Susan Nakhumicha says 294 casualties from the protests were treated at Referral Hospitals free of charge even as she questioned public efforts to raise… Read more »
Nigeria: Allegation of Bias - Reps Deputy Speaker Defends Self, Says All Lawmakers Are Equal
Premium Times
A member, Cyril Hart, staged a walkout during Tuesday's plenary session in protest against what he described as bias by the deputy speaker against new members. Read more »
Nigeria: Worker Docked for Allegedly Gambling With Employer's N900k in Lagos
Vanguard
A super market employee, Abiola Agbaje, on Tuesday pleaded guilty before an Ejigbo Magistrates' Court, for allegedly gambling with his employer's N900,000 without his consent. Read more »
Liberia: Climate Activist Wants an Environmental Court Established Here
New Dawn
Environment activist Mr. Tundy Rodney Tarn has proposed setting up a special Environmental Court and requiring the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to demonstrate political… Read more »
Nigeria: #spotcheck - Striking Online Photo Shows New York City, Not Lagos, Nigeria
Africa Check
#SPOTCHECK: Striking online photo shows New York City, not Lagos, Nigeria Read more »
Kenya: Judiciary Defends 'Harsh' Bond Terms On Suspected Looter in Eldoret
Capital FM
The Judiciary has defended the imposition of hefty bond terms on a suspected vandal by an Eldoret court dismissing claims the man in question only stole 181kgs of meat. Read more »
Nigeria: Police, Vigilantes Foil Robbery On Kano-Zaria Highway, As Villagers Kill Suspected Bandit
Premium Times
The armed robbers and suspected cattle rustlers barricaded the road with logs of wood and stones early Tuesday morning Read more »
Uganda: Katanga Murder Trial - Ailing Widow Asks to Attend Trial Via Video Link
Nile Post
Ms Molly Katanga has previously attended both her bail hearings virtually from Luzira Prison, a facility fitted with the digital infrastructure to effectively run video links Read more »
Nigeria: Former IGP Arase - Why Nigeria Truly Needs State Police [opinion]
Premium Times
The notion of a monolithic police service for a country as complex and massive as Nigeria is unreasonable and unfit for purpose. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Ritual Killers On the Loose As Body Found With Missing Facial Skin, Genitals
New Zimbabwe
IN a gut-wrenching case of ritual killing, the body of an unidentified male adult was found floating on Mazowe dam Monday with facial skin removed and private parts missing. Read more »
Nigeria: Three-Month-Old Baby Abandoned in Front of School
Premium Times
The police said the baby was picked up by a good Samaritan and brought to their station. Read more »
South Africa: Boyfriend Allegedly Hacked Girlfriend With an Axe [press release]
SAPS
- The Rosendal police arrested the 48-year-old man from Mautse near Rosendal after he allegedly hacked his girlfriend, who was hospitalised with an axe on the head when she caught… Read more »
South Africa: Rape Incidents Worry Free State Police [press release]
SAPS
- An alarming increase in rape incidents where women are raped while under the influence of liquor or other substances is a concern for the police in the Free State. Read more »
South Africa: Two Arrested With Dagga Worth R350 000 in Springbok [press release]
SAPS
- The Springbok Public Order Policing unit arrested two men during routine crime prevention patrols on the N7 Freeway in Springbok with dagga worth approximately R350 000-00. Read more »
Nigeria: Police Rescue 10 Victims of Bandits' Attack in Katsina
Leadership
In a swift response to a distress call, the Katsina State Police Command has foiled a kidnap attempt by suspected bandits in Dutsinma local government area of Katsina State. Read more »
Nigeria: Reps Initiate 1,351 Bills, Pass 89, Introduce 679 Motions
Leadership
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Abbas Tajudeen said the Green Chamber of the National Assembly has introduced 1,351 bills and passed 89 of them in its first… Read more »
Nigeria: Ondo Threatens to Jail Local Chiefs Wearing Crowns
Daily Trust
The Ondo state government has threatened to jail any 'minor' traditional chief who wears beaded crowns in the state for three years. Read more »
Zimbabwe: 10 Years Jail for Stealing Zesa Cables
The Herald
A Harare man was yesterday sentenced to 10 years in jail after he was found guilty of stealing Zesa armoured cables. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Deputy Head Charged With Rape
The Herald
The deputy headmaster at Starlight Secondary School ,Hopely Zone 5, Waterfalls, appeared in court yesterday for allegedly raping a 15-year-old student. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Police Await Businessman's Post Mortem Results
The Herald
A post mortem to ascertain the cause of death of a businessman, who reportedly shot himself dead outside the Borrowdale West home of fellow businessman Mr Felix Munyaradzi last… Read more »