July 02
Kenya: Kenya See Fresh Protests With Police Out in Force
DW
Kenyan riot police have fired tear gas at protesters in the capital, Nairobi, as demonstrations erupted in several cities. Read more »
Kenya: Police Out in Force As Fresh Protests Hit Kenya
DW
Riot police have fired tear gas at protesters in Kenya's capital, Nairobi, as demonstrations erupted in several cities. Read more »
Sudan: Crisis in Sudan - Rape As a Weapon of War
DW
The conflict in Sudan has turned into the largest displacement crisis worldwide, showing alarming levels of sexual violence. Many women and children are seeking safety in… Read more »
Kenya: At Nairobi Morgue, Families of Protesters Collect Their Loved Ones
VOA
As protests resumed in Kenya, some families were visiting morgues Monday to collect the bodies of relatives who died during last week's demonstrations against proposed tax… Read more »
Zimbabwe: 'Chivhayo Still Milking Govt Coffers Through Dubious Tenders'
263Chat
Finance and Economic Development Secretary George Guvamatanga was last week forced to pay controversial businessman Wicknell Chivhayo USD$7 million amidst allegations that the… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: Lumumba Assassination - New Angle On the 20th Century's Longest Murder-Conspiracy [analysis]
African Arguments
At 99, the memory of Patrice Lumumba only grows stronger, as a new book uncovers fresh details about his gruesome assassination 64 years ago. Read more »
Kenya: Don't Torch Kenya - Ruto Pleads Amid Fresh Protests
Capital FM
"My sons and daughters, we have a country to keep; it is the only home we have," President William Ruto passionately urged the young generation ahead of another round of peaceful… Read more »
Uganda: Katanga Murder Trial Starts Today
Nile Post
The murder trial of former businessman Henry Katanga starts today, July 2, before Judge Isaac Muwata of the High Court in Kampala. Read more »
Liberia: Revoked Cianeh Clinton-Johnson's Nomination or Have Two Mandingo Justices On the Supreme Court's Bench
New Republic
Female lawyers under the banner "women united for the sustenance of democracy and good governance"(WOSUD) have distance themselves from the merging "women majority" on the Supreme… Read more »
Kenya: 'Newest Elephant in the Room' - Age Cheating in Kenyan Athletics
Capital FM
Athletics Kenya (AK) president Jack Tuwei reveals they have unearthed a worrying trend of age cheating through forgery of identification documents, including birth and school… Read more »
South Africa: South Africa's 70,000kg Rhino Horn Stockpile Must Be Burnt to Prevent Illegal Trading [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Despite a global ban on international buying and selling of rhino horn since 1977, the South African government and owners of private rhino reserves continue to stockpile it. A new… Read more »
Liberia: A Call to Rescind the Appointment of Cllr. Jonathan Massaquoi As Executive Director of War and Economic Crimes Courts [document]
FrontPageAfrica
Dear President Boakai: Read more »
Nigeria: Senate Passes Bill to Allow Foreigners in Nigeria Obtain NIN
Daily Trust
The Senate on Tuesday passed for a second reading a bill seeking to allow all persons including foreigners resident in Nigeria the right to obtain and use National Identification… Read more »
Gambia: Fraud Investigator Testifies in Economic Crimes, Theft Trial of Businessman Alhagie Kebbeh
Foroyaa
Modou Gaye, a serving member of the Gambia police force under the Fraud Squad Monday testified in the economic crimes and theft trial involving businessman, Alhagie Kebbeh. Read more »
Gambia: Superintendent Sarr Explains How Police Provided Alleged Murderer With First Aid
Foroyaa
Superintendent Lamin B. Sarr has testified as the 5th prosecution witness in the murder trial of Arona Tine, who is accused of killing a young lady at a bureau de change in… Read more »
Gambia: Essa Faal Expresses Dismay Over Planned Increment of Benefits for Judicial Officers
Foroyaa
Essa Faal, a former presidential candidate for the 2021 presidential elections, has expressed dismay over the planned Increment of benefits for judicial officers by the Government. Read more »
Gambia: Police Inspector Testifies in British Lady
Foroyaa
Inspector Landing Danso of the Gambia Police Force (GPF) on Monday, 1 July testified in the murder trial of Augustine Bangura, who is accused of killing a British lady. Read more »
Ghana: Amend the Constitution to Allow Chiefs to Engage in Politics - Alban Bagbin
Accra Times
The Speaker of Parliament argues that although the 1992 Constitution has stabilized democracy in Ghana, it should be refined to allow chiefs to participate in active politics. Read more »
Nigeria: Borno - 15 Victims of Gwoza Suicide Bombings Treated, Discharged
Vanguard
The Medical Director of Maiduguri Specialist Hospital, Dr Shehu Mohammed said 15 patients out of the 49 injured victims of Saturday Gwoza suicide bombings brought to the hospital… Read more »
Nigeria: Reps Probe Borno Bombings As Lawmaker Blames Security Agencies, Communities for Incidents
Premium Times
The House mandated its Committee on National Security and Intelligence to investigate the attacks and report to it in two weeks. Read more »
Nigeria: Lawmaker Accuses Deputy Speaker of Bias, Stages Walkout
Premium Times
Cyril Hart, a first-time lawmaker, accused Deputy Speaker Ben Kalu of giving preference to senior members of the House during debates. Read more »
Nigeria: South-East Governors Resolve to Meet Tinubu Over Nnamdi Kanu
Premium Times
Mr Kanu has been in detention since he was rearrested in June 2021 and brought back to Nigeria from Kenya under controversial circumstances. Read more »
Nigeria: Abiodun Orders Manhunt for Kidnappers of Sagamu-Ijebu Ode Highway Travellers
Premium Times
While promising that the perpetrators would be smoked out and punished, Mr Abiodun said Ogun State will not be allowed to become a den for kidnappers. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Braces As New Protests Erupt Against Tax Hikes
VOA
A fresh round of protests returned to Nairobi, Kenya's capital, and other locations around the country Tuesday, following last week's deadly demonstrations against a finance bill… Read more »
Uganda: Kabale Circuit Court to Hear 25 Criminal Cases
Nile Post
The hearing of 25 criminal cases has kicked off at Kabale High Court circuit, aiming to address the pressing issue of a burgeoning criminal case backlog. Read more »