October 22
Kenya: 3-Judge Bench to Rule On Recusal Application Wednesday After Gachagua's Protest
Capital FM
A three-judge bench is set to rule on Wednesday afternoon on whether it will recuse itself from a case challenging the appointment of Kithure Kindiki as Deputy President of Kenya. Read more »
October 21
South Africa: Former Joburg Mayor Arrested in Funeral Policy Scam - South African News Briefs - October 21, 2024
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Zimbabwe: Displaced Farmers Skeptical About Zimbabwe's Decision to Compensate Them
VOA
Some former commercial farmers in Zimbabwe who were kicked off their land 20-plus years ago say a government offer of compensation is woefully inadequate, and only desperate people… Read more »
Botswana: Botswana's Advance Voting Marred By Ballot Paper Shortages
VOA
Early voting in Botswana Saturday was marred by irregularities, including a lack of ballot papers, forcing the electoral body to order a re-run in some voting areas. The… Read more »
Tanzania: A Glimpse Into Tanzania's Political Turmoil Ahead of 2025 Election
IPS
At a rally to mark International Youth Day on August 12 in Tanzania's southern Mbeya region, John Mnyika stood with a determined expression, addressing his supporters. The air was… Read more »
Mozambique: Mozambique Opposition Calls Strike Amid Election Fraud Claims and Assassinations
RFI
Mozambique's opposition has called for a general strike on Monday, with nationwide demonstrations to protest alleged fraud in the 9 October elections. While official results are… Read more »
Somalia: Security Forces Arrest Key Al-Shabaab Operatives in Mogadishu Crackdown
Radio Dalsan
The National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) has successfully apprehended three Al-Shabaab militants linked to recent incidents of insecurity in Mogadishu. Read more »
Angola: Attorney General Defends Alignment With the Fight Against Organized Crime
ANGOP
The Attorney General of the Republic, Hélder Pitta Gróz, defended, Monday, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, the alignment of Angola with the international criminal policy… Read more »
Sudan: Widespread Armed Robberies Threaten Central Darfur Residents
Dabanga
Violence and plundering haunt Central Darfur residents, as gunmen repeatedly target civilians on roads and in towns. At least two people were killed by unidentified assailants on… Read more »
Namibia: Attempted Murder, Assault Cases Under Investigation At Outapi, Outjo
Namibian
A case of attempted murder has been registered at Outapi after an unnamed suspect allegedly attacked his wife with a panga on Friday. Read more »
Namibia: Investigations Underway Following Discoveries of Bodies in Windhoek, Okahandja
Namibian
Police are investigating the deaths of two men in separate incidents. Read more »
South Africa: Informal Miners Burnt to Death During Police Raid - Families Demand Justice
GroundUp
Several miners died and scores more sustained severe burns during an Operation Vala Umgodi raid in August Read more »
South Africa: Joburg Mayor Invokes ANC Step-Aside Rule After Al Jama-Ah Member Gwamanda's Arrest
Daily Maverick
Johannesburg Mayor Dada Morero says fraud charges against Al Jama-ah's Kabelo Gwamanda are enough for the ANC's step-aside rule to kick in. But he hasn't asked Gwamanda to step… Read more »
South Africa: SARS Blasts Tycoon Roux Shabangu for Enjoying 'Lavish' Lifestyle While Failing to Pay Tax
Daily Maverick
Roux Shabangu has lost another court battle. This time, his personal estate and family trust face sequestration orders. The estate and family trust have a combined tax debt of… Read more »
Kenya: Gachagua Summoned By DCI Over Assassination Allegations Against President Ruto, NIS
Capital FM
Impeached Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has found himself in trouble after accusing President William Ruto and the National Intelligence Service of plotting to assassinate him. Read more »
South Africa: No, Mkhwebane Cannot Replace Hlophe On the Judicial Service Commission
Daily Maverick
Can Busisiwe Mkhwebane actually be a member of the JSC? The short answer is no, she can't. Not for now, at least. The longer answer is more complicated. Read more »
South Africa: Families Demand Justice After Informal Miners Burn to Death During Police Raid
Daily Maverick
Several miners died and scores more sustained severe burns during an Operation Vala Umgodi raid in August. Read more »
Nigeria: Rights Groups, Activists in Nigeria Blast Police Tactics Against 'End SARS' Memorial Participants
VOA
Human rights groups and activists in Nigeria are condemning police tactics used to disperse protesters who had gathered to honor those killed during a 2020 demonstration against… Read more »
Nigeria: Imo Journalist Arrested Again By Police
Premium Times
The police said the journalist was arrested for offences related to the recent attack by gunmen at the study centre of the National Open University in Nsu, a community in Ehime… Read more »
Malawi: Mob Justice or Misguided Crusade? the Controversial Tactics of Alex Kamangila Under Fire
Nyasa Times
In a shocking display of what some are calling "mob justice," lawyer Alex Kamangila has taken to social media, leveling serious allegations against judges and fellow legal… Read more »
Somalia: Ethiopian Court Sentences 60 Al-Shabaab Militants After Cross-Border Terror Plot
Radio Dalsan
An Ethiopian federal court has sentenced 60 Al-Shabaab militants to prison terms ranging from 2.5 to 18 years. Read more »
Liberia: Bribery to Remove Speaker Koffa Is a Disgrace [editorial]
New Dawn
It is a disgrace that some 48 members of the House of Representatives received US$15,000 each to announce a coup against Speaker J. Fonati Koffa. All those behind the dishing out… Read more »
Liberia: Southeastern Legislative Caucus Urged to Back Off On Speaker Koffa Removal
Liberian Investigator
Grand Kru County Senator and Acting Chairman of the Southeastern Legislative Caucus, Numene T.H. Bartekwa, has called on his colleagues, particularly those in the House of… Read more »
Liberia: Gongloe Suggests 5-Yr. Sentence
New Dawn
Former Presidential Candidate Cllr. Tiawan Saye Gongloe recommends five years' imprisonment for rebel lawmakers who received bribes to remove the Speaker of the House. Read more »
Liberia: LACC Launches Probe Into Alleged Bribery Scheme to Unseat Speaker Koffa
Liberian Investigator
The Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission (LACC) has announced a comprehensive investigation into allegations of bribery among members of the House of Representatives aimed at… Read more »
