July 02
Nigeria: Driver Sues Nigerian Senator Over 'Illegal Detention'
Premium Times
Oliver Abele has been detained by the police in Abuja since 18 June following a complaint by the senator, Titus Zam (APC- Benue North-West). Read more »
Nigeria: $6bn Hydropower Project - Ex-Minister Seeks Court's Permission to Travel Abroad, EFCC Opposes Request
Premium Times
After his arraignment in January, the court seized Mr Agunloye's passport to grant him a N50 million bail. Read more »
South Africa: Wild Coast Communities, Environmental Justice Organisations Appeal Shell Judgment at the Constitutional Court
Natural Justice
Wild Coast communities, Sustaining the Wild Coast, All Rise Attorneys, Natural Justice, and Greenpeace Africa have, last week, filed petitions in the Constitutional Court to appeal… Read more »
Kenya: Police Lob Teargas to Disperse Protestors in Nairobi CBD As Demonstrations Underway in Kisumu, Mombasa
Capital FM
Police have lobbed teargas to disperse protestors in Nairobi's Central Business District (CBD). Read more »
Tunisia: Afif Frigui Arrested On Warrant
Tunis Afrique Presse
The Gorjani Criminal Cases Sub-Department arrested Afif Frigui on Monday on the basis of an arrest warrant issued by Indictment Chamber 32 of the Financial Division of the Tunis… Read more »
Nigeria: Ex-Naval Chief Asks Court to Stop Diezani From Using His Name
Vanguard
Retired Rear Admiral Alison Madueke has urged the Lagos State High Court in Igbosere to stop his ex-wife and former Petroleum Minister, Diezani Alison-Madueke from using his… Read more »
Nigeria: N-Delta - Otuaro, Pap Boss, Renews Hope of Ex-Agitators
Vanguard
THE Special Adviser to the President on Niger Delta Affairs and Coordinator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme, PAP, Dr. Dennis Otuaro, took hands-on steps to redirect the… Read more »
Nigeria: Kano Emirate Crisis - Lawmakers Delay Resumption From Recess Over 'Bomb Scare'
Premium Times
Since 23 May when the lawmakers proceeded on a two-week recess, they have not resumed. Read more »
Uganda: Court Finds Irregularities in Prosecution Scramble
Nile Post
In a dramatic turn of events during the first reading of charges against Ms Molly Katanga and her four co-accused, the court presided over by Judge Isaac Muwata found significant… Read more »
Uganda: Molly Katanga Carried Into Court, Denies Killing Her Husband
Nile Post
Ms Molly Katanga, widow of businessman Henry Katanga, has denied killing him as the murder trial started before the High Court in Kampala today. Read more »
Namibia: Venaani Condemns Sexual Exploitation of Boy
Namibian
Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) president McHenry Venaani has condemned a woman's alleged sexual exploitation of a boy (6). Read more »
Nigeria: We'll Resist Move to Frame Up Reps Member, Ugochinyere - Lawyers
Vanguard
A group of lawyers under the umbrella of Lawyers in Defence of Democracy, yesterday, said they would resist any attempt to frame up a member of the House of Representatives, Ikenga… Read more »
Nigeria: How We Rescued 3 in Abuja Building Collapse - Police
Vanguard
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has confirmed the rescue of three persons from a building that collapsed in Abuja yesterday evening. Read more »
Kenya: At Least 39 People Killed During Anti-Finance Bill Protests - KNCHR
Capital FM
At least 39 people have been killed since the beginning of the nationwide anti-Finance Bill protests in Kenyan, according to the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR). Read more »
Zimbabwe: Police Raise Concern Over Rise in Murder Cases in Mashonaland West
New Zimbabwe
POLICE in Mashonaland West have raised concern over the escalation in murder cases perpetrated following petty squabbles, particularly at beer-drinking spots. Read more »
Nigeria: NAPTIP Promises More Bite in War Against Trafficking in Persons
This Day
The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has promised to give more bite to its ongoing war on trafficking in persons by embracing data collection… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Kereke Applies for Removal From Remand
The Herald
The incarcerated former Bikita West legislator Munyaradzi Kereke is applying for removal from remand on the fraud charges of US$400 000 he is facing together with suspended Harare… Read more »
Zimbabwe: 78 CCC Activists Denied Bail - Party Members Threat to Safety, Peace
The Herald
Jameson Timba and 77 other CCC activists were yesterday denied bail, with reports that stones were thrown at investigating police officers. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Farming Projects to Help Curb Drug Abuse
The Herald
AS the fight against drug and substance abuse among youths intensifies, Government has initiated a series of income-generating farming projects aimed at breaking the chains of… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Highway Robbery Kingpin Sentenced to 86 Years
The Herald
Three serial armed robbers preying on motorists along three highways were each jailed for up to 86 years last week for robbery and attempted murder. Read more »
Namibia: Teen in Court Over Rape of Younger Boy
Namibian
A boy (14) appeared in the Ondangwa Magistrate's Court on Monday after he allegedly raped an 11-year-old boy on Saturday afternoon. Read more »
South Africa: Four Suspects to Appear in Court for Possession of Unlicensed and Prohibited Firearms and Ammunition [press release]
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South Africa: Suspects to Appear in Court After Bonisiwe Mabuza Was Murdered and Her Body Exhumed in Pienaar [press release]
SAPS
Office of the Provincial Commissioner Western Cape Read more »
Nigeria: Konga Ex-CEO's Death - Househelp Reveals Last Conversation With Deceased
Vanguard
...As the family requests release of his body for burial Read more »
Nigeria: Beyond the South-East Development Bill
Vanguard
On February 22, 2024, the Senate passed the South-East Development Commission, SEDC, Bill, thus concurring a similar action already taken in the House of Representatives sequel to… Read more »