November 19
Liberia: Breakaway Bloc 'Reshapes' House Leadership, Suspends Three, Gains Members
Liberian Investigator
The political power struggle within Liberia's House of Representatives intensified on Tuesday, November 19, 2024, as the majority bloc suspended three lawmakers for alleged… Read more »
South Africa: SIU Granted Preservation Order Against Company Linked to Former MP
SAnews.gov.za
The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has obtained a preservation order from the Special Tribunal against Groen Mintirho which is associated with former Parliamentarian Pule Mabe. Read more »
South Africa: Stilfontein's Dangerous and Desperate Illegal Mining Industry
GroundUp
Zama zamas search for gold in a vast and unmapped underground network of tunnels Read more »
South Africa: Men Abused By Women Don't All Fight Back. Some Believe a Strong Man Is Non-Violent - South African Study [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Studies of intimate partner violence mostly portray men as abusers and women as victims. Little academic attention is paid to men who are abused by their female partners. Even less… Read more »
Africa: One in Three Women Experiences Gender-Based Violence - Report
UN
Every year, the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence (GBV) campaign led by UN Women serves as a powerful reminder of the widespread violence women… Read more »
Mauritius: Former Prime Minister Ramgoolam Wins 'Orderly, Peaceful' Elections in Mauritius
SANF
Navin Ramgoolam, a former prime minister, has been returned to office in the recent elections in Mauritius, after sweeping all 60 contested seats in the legislature. Read more »
Somalia: Somaliland Election Results - Irro Wins Presidency
Shabelle
The Somaliland Electoral Commission on Tuesday declared Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi "Irro" as the victor in the presidential election, garnering 63.92% of the total votes. Read more »
Kenya: Catholic Church to Refund Ruto Sh2.6mn Donation Over Ethical Concerns
Capital FM
The Catholic Archdiocese of Nairobi has declined a donation of Sh2.6 million from President William Ruto citing ethical considerations. Read more »
Nigeria: AfCFTA - Shippers' Council, Maritime Lawyers Move to Tackle Non-Tariff Barriers
Vanguard
The Nigerian Shippers' Council (NSC) is ramping up efforts to engage the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) initiative, aimed to dismantle non-tariff barriers and… Read more »
Uganda: Parliament Reviews Marriage Bill
Nile Post
Uganda's Parliament is currently reviewing the Marriage Bill 2024, which aims to reform and consolidate the country's marriage laws. Read more »
Liberia: Boakai Submits U.S.$851.8m Draft Budget to Legislature
Liberian Observer
-- But who will preside? Read more »
South Africa: Critical Watchdog Roles That Auditors and Forensic Investigators Must Play
Daily Maverick
If fraud, corruption and financial misconduct are to be addressed proactively and holistically, there should be statutory consequences for all the role-players, including internal… Read more »
South Africa: Construction Mafia Disrupts Projects Worth R63bn
SAnews.gov.za
Since 2019, construction site disruptions by criminal syndicates have disrupted over 180 projects worth R63 billion, using tactics such as extortion, intimidation, violence and… Read more »
Nigeria: Oyebanji - Building On Fayemi's Legacy in Ekiti
This Day
Gbenga Sodeinde writes that Governor Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti State has succeeded in building on the foundation laid by his predecessor, Dr Kayode Fayemi, through the execution of… Read more »
Nigeria: NJC Retires Two, Places Two More On Watchlist
This Day
The National Judicial Council (NJC) has recommended the compulsory retirement of the Chief Judge of Imo State, Justice T. E. Chukwuemeka Chikeka, and the Grand Kadi of Yobe State,… Read more »
Nigeria: Chinese National Charged With N301m Bribery and Theft in Lagos Court
This Day
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has charged a Chinese national, Zhengjia Jin, before a Special Offences Court in Lagos, for alleged bribery and fraud amounting… Read more »
Nigeria: Verydarkman - Court Adjourns Falana Suit to January 2025
This Day
An Ikeja High Court of Lagos State, has adjourned the hearing of an alleged defamation suit filed by Mr Femi Falana, SAN and his son, Folarin Falana, aka Falz, against the… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Robber Arrested At Traditional Healer's House
The Herald
ONE of the eight suspected armed robbers who were targeting residents, churches and businesses has been arrested while allegedly receiving spiritual deliverance from a traditional… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Duo Convicted of Issuing Fake Vehicle Licence
The Herald
Two men, who are fake agents, were sentenced to 210 hours of community service each for defrauding a client by issuing a fake vehicle license. Read more »
Nigeria: Police Arrest Boy for Allegedly Killing Mother in Delta
Vanguard
Men of the Delta State Police Command have arrested a young man, who allegedly hacked his mother to death in Eku, Ethiope East Local Government Area of the state, suspected to be… Read more »
South Africa: Over 11 000 Suspects Arrested Through Operation Shanela
SAnews.gov.za
The South African Police Service (SAPS), through Operation Shanela, has arrested 11 059 suspects between 11 and 17 November 2024. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Cops Dismiss ZRP Fake Press Statement
The Herald
The Zimbabwe Republic Police has dismissed a statement circulating on social media titled 'Filming of tragic incidents and legal action'. Read more »
November 18
Mali: Australian Mining Company to Pay Mali Junta $160m for Release of CEO
RFI
Australia's Resolute Mining said Monday it has struck a deal worth $160 million (€151 million) with the military government of Mali, after the company's CEO and two other… Read more »
South Africa: Cape Town to Challenge Eskom's Tariff Hike - South African News Briefs - November 18, 2024
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South Africa: 'We Cannot Prosecute Our Way Out of Corruption' - NPA Boss Batohi
Daily Maverick
Shamila Batohi has called for a fundamental shift in how the country tackles corruption, emphasising the need for ethical leadership and systemic reform to prevent corruption from… Read more »
