October 22
Nigeria: Image Photoshopped, No Evidence Popular Nigerian Journalist Seun Okinbaloye Was Arrested for Interview
Africa Check
Image photoshopped, no evidence popular Nigerian journalist Seun Okinbaloye was arrested for interview Read more »
South Africa: Cosatu Gauteng Welcomes the Call for Increased Health Inspections At Spaza Shops [press release]
COSATU
The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) in Gauteng welcomes the call by MEC for Finance Lebogang Maile for increased health inspections of spaza shops in the province. Read more »
Liberia: LWSC Wants LACC Investigate U.S.$750,000 Bribery Allegation
New Republic
Request for Swift Investigation into Alleged Involvement of LWSC in Funding of Attempted Removal of the Speaker of the 55th Legislature of Liberia. Read more »
Sudan: Malnutrition and Extrajudicial Killing Reported By Khartoum Residents
Dabanga
"We suffer from deplorable living conditions." Some citizens only eat one meal of lentils or porridge a day provided by local soup kitchens, known in Arabic as takaya. "Sometimes… Read more »
Nigeria: Supreme Court Reserves Judgment in 19 States' Suit Challenging EFCC' Legality
Premium Times
More states joined as plaintiffs while others exited during Tuesday's hearing of the suit against the establishment of the EFCC. Read more »
Namibia: Government Adopts Health and Safety Regulations for Mining
Namibian
Government officials signed a mine health and safety standard operating procedures (SOPs) document in Windhoek on Monday. Read more »
Namibia: Underage Drinking What Are the Legal Rules?
Namibian
The problem of underage drinking has been in the news recently. What does the law say about this issue? Read more »
Liberia: Three Central Bank Officials Charged in $961k Theft and Fraud Case
Liberian Investigator
The Liberia National Police charged three officials of the Central Bank of Liberia (CBL) on October 19, 2024, for allegedly stealing government funds and committing multiple… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Victory for Businessman Ken Sharpe As Concourt Trashes Fairclot's Request
New Zimbabwe
The Constitutional Court has trashed an application by Fairclot Investments which was seeking to challenge the Supreme Court's ruling upholding an appeal by businessman Ken Sharpe… Read more »
Mozambique: Venâncio Mondlane Press Briefing Tear-gassed
Mozambique News Reports And Clippings
Police this morning (Monday 21 October) broke up a small demonstration at Praça da OMM, Maputo, the site of the gunning down Saturday of Elvino Dias and Paulo Guambe. Police… Read more »
Mozambique: UN Head Condemns Assassinations
Mozambique News Reports And Clippings
"UN Secretary-General António Guterres vehemently condemned the murders in Maputo of Elvino Dias, legal adviser to Mozambican presidential candidate Venâncio Mondlane, and… Read more »
Malawi: Friday's Ruling On Controversial Voter Registration ID Requirement Has Serious Implication On Democracy
Nyasa Times
As the High Court of Malawi prepares to deliver its ruling this Friday on the contentious National Registration Bureau (NRB) and Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) case, the stakes… Read more »
Nigeria: Security Agents Foil Kidnap Attempt On Tribune Editor's Family
Vanguard
....As assailants shoot 3 soldiers Read more »
Nigeria: Dangote Confirms Suing NNPC, Others but Says Matter Overtaken By Events
Premium Times
Dangote group said it filed the suit in September but has been in discussions with the parties. Read more »
Malawi: More Judiciary Rot! Lawyers Under Investigation for Exploiting Conforzi Plantations Through Fraudulent Injury Claims
Nyasa Times
A shocking scandal involving fraudulent injury claims has erupted around Conforzi Plantations, one of Malawi's leading tea producers. An investigation has revealed how two law… Read more »
Nigeria: Police Arrest 4 Over Disappearance of NYSC Member in Rivers
Vanguard
PORT HARCOURT: A corps member serving in Rivers State identified as Mr Yahaya Faruq has been reported missing. Read more »
Nigeria: Court Fixes Dec 3 for Trial of Kwara Ex-Gov Ahmed, Banu
This Day
A state High Court in Ilorin, Kwara State, yesterday fixed December 3, 2024, for the full commencement of the trial of the immediate-past state Governor, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed,… Read more »
Nigeria: Between the States and EFCC & Ors.
This Day
Today, October 22, is the day that has been set aside by the Supreme Court of Nigeria for the hearing and the consolidation of the suit brought before the Court in the matter… Read more »
Liberia: 'Be Men Enough and Conduct Audit'
Liberian Observer
-- Sen Moye tells members of the House of Reps, denies Involvement in Speaker Koffa Removal Drama Read more »
Liberia: Mandate Complete - Pul Interim Committee Submits Report
Liberian Observer
The erstwhile Interim Committee of the Press Union of Liberia says it has ended its mandate after submitting a comprehensive report detailing the successful execution of the… Read more »
Nigeria: Man Assaulted for Attempting to Swap Woman's ATM Card
Daily Trust
A mob descended on a man, identified as Kenneth Moses, for allegedly attempting to swap a woman's ATM card at a bank in Gwagwalada Area Council of the FCT. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Plan to Set 20 Years Minimum Sentence for Murder On Course
The Herald
A person convicted of murder in aggravating circumstances shall be liable to a jail term of between 20 years and life imprisonment if amendments to the Abolition of the Death… Read more »
South Africa: Queering the Pitch - SAPS Gets Into Gender Muddle On New Case Docket Forms
Daily Maverick
In new forms for reporting a crime, the South African Police Service asks complainants to indicate whether they are male, female -- or gay. Read more »
Liberia: Reintroduce Parole Board
New Dawn
-Prison Fellowship Liberia recommends to GoL Read more »
Nigeria: Reps Pass Bill to Boost Patronage of Made-in-Nigeria Goods
Daily Trust
The House of Representatives has passed for second reading, a bill seeking to make it mandatory for Ministries, Departments and Agencies to give priority to local manufacturers and… Read more »
