July 02
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 »
Namibia: Govt Tables Marriage Bill to Make Same-Sex Unions Illegal
Namibian
Home affairs, immigration, safety and security minister Albert Kawana has tabled an amendment bill to replace the current Marriage Act 25 of 1961. Read more »
Malawi: How ACB Boss Martha Chizuma Protected DPP Gurus From Prosecution
Nyasa Times
During President Lazarus Chakwera's tenure, Malawi has witnessed numerous achievements, demonstrating the administration's commitment to progress and reform. Read more »
South Africa: Khayelitsha Barber Shop Murder Suspects Could Kill More People If Granted Bail, Court Told [analysis]
Daily Maverick
In an affidavit, investigating officer Constable Sibusiso Manqndi said that releasing the two suspects on bail could endanger the public. Read more »
South Africa: UN Demands Release of South African Engineers Held in Equatorial Guinea [analysis]
Daily Maverick
The UN Working Group on Arbitrary Detention effectively rejected the drug charges against Frik Potgieter and Peter Huxham as bogus. Read more »
South Africa: Intelligence Operation Nets 15 Cable Theft Suspects, Including City Power Workers [analysis]
Daily Maverick
Six theft suspects, including three City Power security guards, appeared in the Johannesburg Magistrates' Court on Monday. Read more »
Ghana: Freddie Blay, Son Sue Okudjeto Ablakwa Over Labadi Beach Matter
Ghanaian Times
Mr Kwame Blay, son of Mr Freddie Blay, the former Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has sued Mr Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, the Member of Parliament for North Tongu… Read more »
Kenya: Kindiki Warns Against More Protests On Thursday, Sunday As Death Toll Rises to 41
Capital FM
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki has warned against planned protests on Thursday and Sunday, vowing to end the widespread violence that has gripped the nation. Read more »
Mozambique: Mozambique Working to Eradicate Money Laundering
AIM
Mozambican President Filipe Nyusi believes that the country is working hard in order to eradicate money laundering, in line with the standards set by the Financial Action Task… Read more »
Mozambique: Nyusi Inaugurates Three New Courts in Sofala
AIM
Mozambican President Filipe Nyusi inaugurated, on Monday, three new buildings for the district courts of Machanga, and Muanza and for the higher appeals court in Beira, all in the… Read more »
Ghana: Memorial Service for 3 High Court Judges Murdered 42 Years Ago Held in Accra
Ghanaian Times
A Memorial Service for the three High Court Judges who were murdered 42 years ago was yesterday held in Accra with the call on Ghanaians to be guided by the mistakes of the past… Read more »
Nigeria: Experts Advocate Implementation of Local Content Law in Nigeria's Oil Sector
Premium Times
The stakeholders made the call while speaking at the ongoing 2024 Nigeria Oil and Gas (NOG) Energy Week in Abuja on Monday. Read more »
Cape Verde: Terrorists Attack Truck Near Mocímboa DA Praia
AIM
A group of armed men, believed to be Islamist terrorists, attacked a truck, on Sunday night, in the northern Mozambican province of Cab Delgado, causing the death of one person and… Read more »
Nigeria: Police Declare Retired Officer, Seven Others Wanted
Premium Times
PREMIUM TIMES gathered that the declaration was connected to the recent killing of two police operatives and three vigilante members in early May. Read more »
Kenya: Bizarre Coffin Protest Blocks Nairobi's Moi Avenue As Demonstrators Mourn Victims
Capital FM
A peculiar protest occurred along Moi Avenue in Nairobi as demonstrators carried and dropped empty coffins, blocking the road near Bazaar Centre opposite Clarion Hotel. Read more »
Sudan: Nine Dead in RSF Shelling of Mosque in North Darfur Capital
Dabanga
Nine people, among them eight children, were killed, and 11 others injured yesterday by missiles launched by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) on a neighbourhood in El… Read more »
South Africa: Court Asked to Stop Shell's Seismic Tests Once and for All
GroundUp
Wild Coast communities and environmental organisations have now approached the Constitutional Court Read more »