September 17
Tunisia: President Kais Saied Discusses With Prime Minister Draft Legal Texts Related to Number of Major Projects
Tunis Afrique Presse
President Kais Saied discussed with Prime Minister Kamel Madouri a number of draft legislative texts related to major projects during a meeting at Carthage Palace on Tuesday,… Read more »
Somalia: Somalia Detains Turkish Manager for Alleged Sexual Harassment of Local Staff
Radio Dalsan
Somali government confirmed on Tuesday that Ertugrul Karafayeli, a Turkish national and operations manager at Favori LLC, was taken into a custody following allegations of sexual… Read more »
Nigeria: Troops Rescue 20 Kidnapped Persons, Killed 4 Bandits in Kaduna
Leadership
Troops have rescued 20 kidnap victims in Birnin Gwari local government area of Kaduna State just as it neutralised four bandits in two operations in Birnin Gwari and Giwa local… Read more »
Nigeria: 'No More Excuses', Danjuma Asks Service Chiefs to End Killings Now
Daily Trust
Elder statesman and former Chief of Army Staff, Gen. Theophilus Danjuma (rtd), has tasked all service chiefs to end banditry and return the country to the path of peace. Read more »
Uganda: Shs500m Worth of Medicines Missing From Mbale Hospital
Nile Post
A probe has revealed widespread misuse of funds and severe accountability lapses within the hospital's top management. Read more »
Nigeria: VFS Global Alerts Nigerian Nationals to Stay Clear of Fraudulent Visa Appointments [press release]
Premium Times
Due to increased demand for visa application appointments, scammers pose as employees or associates of the organisation; or agents who promise an early appointment at an additional… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Signs Arms Control Centre Bill Into Law
Leadership
President Bola Tinubu has assented to the Bill establishing the National Center for the Control of small arms and light weapons (NCCSALW) to curb proliferation of small arms and… Read more »
South Africa: Hundreds of Limpopo Villagers March to Eskom to Demand an End to Load Reduction
GroundUp
They blame illegal connections for their electricity troubles and want Eskom to intervene Read more »
South Africa: E-Hailing Drivers On Strike in Cape Town
GroundUp
Drivers want the government to intervene to improve their conditions Read more »
Somalia: Somalia Arrests Turkish National Over Sexual Harrasment of Local Female Employees
Radio Dalsan
The Somali government on Tuesday confirmed the arrest of Ertugrul Karafayeli, a Turkish national and operations manager at Favori LLC, following allegations of sexual harassment… Read more »
Rwanda: What to Know About the Rwandan Senate and Its Mandate
New Times
The National Electoral Commission (NEC) is expected to announce the elected senators, as per the final results of the 2024 polls, by September 24, to serve a five-year term in the… Read more »
Uganda: Constitution At Crossroads - Protecting Popular Sovereignty in Era of Long-Term Rule
Nile Post
Article 1 of Uganda's Constitution is a cornerstone of the country's democratic governance, affirming that "All power belongs to the people who shall exercise their sovereignty in… Read more »
Uganda: Combating Human Trafficking - What Can Save Ugandans?
Nile Post
Uganda is grappling with a worrying surge in human trafficking cases, prompting experts and authorities to advocate for urgent and comprehensive strategies to counter this growing… Read more »
Uganda: Shooting of 12-Year Old Deepens Rift Between Uwa, Bukwo Locals
Nile Post
The community of Amanang Sub-County in Bukwo District is reeling from the tragic death of 12-year-old Emmanuel Sukuku, who was fatally shot by rangers from the Uganda Wildlife… Read more »
Nigeria: Lagos Court Dismisses Shareholder's Suit Over FBN Holdings' Conduct of Annual General Meetings
Premium Times
In its preliminary objection on 22 August, FBN Holdings contended that the petitioner's claims had been overtaken by time and, consequently, were no longer a live issue. It sought… Read more »
Nigeria: Court Remands Three Students for Allegedly Causing Student's Death
Premium Times
The Magistrate did not take their pleas for lack of jurisdiction and ordered their remand at the Agodi Correctional Centre, Ibadan. Read more »
Kenya: Masengeli Says Justice Mugambi Assigned 2 New Security Officers After the Recall of Previous Detail
Capital FM
Acting Inspector General of Police Gilbert Masengeli has clarified that the National Police Service (NPS) reassigned two new officers to provide security for Justice Lawrence… Read more »
South Africa: Death Toll Rises to Seven After Police Swoop On Informal Gold Miners
GroundUp
Some miners have already gone back to work to earn money and repatriate the bodies of their colleagues Read more »
Uganda: Criticism Mounts Against Mbale City Town Clerk Over Remote Administration
Nile Post
Vendors claim that Town Clerk Ambrose Ocheng has failed to visit the central market, a key revenue source for the city, and instead relies on second-hand reports from council… Read more »
South Africa: Breaking Patterns of Violence and Trauma in the Home [analysis]
ISS
Parenting programmes like Free to Grow tackle mental health and trauma, and can help stop cycles of violence for women and children. Read more »
South Africa: Contraband Confiscated in St Albans Prison Operation
SAnews.gov.za
The Department of Correctional Services (DCS) has confiscated contraband and illegal substances during a search operation at the St Albans Correctional Centre in the Eastern Cape. Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Must Comply With Judgments On Electoral Offenders, N729b Spending - Falana, Serap, Others
Vanguard
Senior lawyers, including Femi Falana, SAN, and Legal Adviser at Amnesty International Secretariat, London, Dr Kolawole Olaniyan, have urged the Federal Government to comply with… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Trio in Court for Trying to Steal U.S.$190k From Security Company
New Zimbabwe
Three men are in soup after they allegedly tried to gain control of a bank account belonging to security company Real Star. Read more »
Kenya: Businessman Seeks Key Documents in Assets Contest With Old Mutual
Capital FM
City businessman Joel Kamau Kibe is seeking crucial asset documents in an urgent application against Old Mutual Holdings PLC amid a contest over the firm's dealings. Read more »
Kenya: Senior Counsel Bar Protests Security Withdrawal for Justice Mugambi
Capital FM
Senior Counsel Bar Chairperson Fred Ojiambo has protested the security withdrawal for Justice Lawrence Mugambi after sentencing acting Inspector General of Police Gilbert Masengeli… Read more »