The Zanu-PF actively mobilized support at public hearings for the Constitutional Amendment Bill, which proposed extending President Emmerson Mnangagwa's term limit to 2030.

The ruling party brought supporters from towns such as Beatrice to hearings in Dema and Chitungwiza. Some submitted written affidavits backing the bill. The public hearings are the latest to catch the opposition in tatters, failing to

Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has signed into law legislation doubling the maximum penalty for same-sex relations, making them punishable by up to 10 years in prison. 

The law previously allowed prison terms of up to five years for what the penal code describes as "acts against nature." The new law also

The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) has confirmed the deportation of 40 out of 42 Nigerians arrested and locked up for weeks in Mozambique. The commission described the process as a violation of their fundamental human rights.

NIDCOM alleged that the deportation did not follow due process, insisting that the affected Nigerians were randomly arrested at their business locations despite possessing valid

Eastern Cape Premier Lubabalo Oscar Mabuyane and the national government have called for calm following a violent protest in KuGompo over the alleged coronation of a Nigerian "Igbo king".

There were clashes with the police, looting, and arson during the demonstrations, resulting in the destruction of several businesses, mostly

Four men appeared before a Harare court facing allegations of trafficking Zimbabweans to Russia, where victims were reportedly coerced into fighting in the Russia-Ukraine war. The accused allegedly conspired with a Russian national to recruit five individuals under the pretext of firefighting jobs.

Recruited via social media platforms like Facebook, Telegram, and WhatsApp, the victims traveled to Russia only to

Government-appointed curators are facing significant legal and institutional hurdles in their efforts to seize and manage domestic and foreign assets linked to the Fishrot fraud and corruption scandal. The curators are also frustrated by local banks' lack of

President John Mahama has said the nation's policies are rooted in its legal traditions, cultural values, and societal consensus. While acknowledging the global complexity of the issue, Mahama said his commitment is to the rule of law.

"I swore an oath to uphold the Constitution. The people's representatives will deliberate on the bill, and once passed, it will reach the presidency," Mahams

Mozambican navy personnel have been accused of unlawfully killing and injuring fishermen in Cabo Delgado province on March 15, 2026, according to Human Rights Watch.

Security concerns related to the conflict in the region have led the Defense and Security Forces of Mozambique to impose restrictions on coastal movement and fishing in certain parts of Mocímboa da Praia and neighboring Macomia districts. The

The Ministry of Industry and Commerce has formalized a ban on the import of second-hand clothing, despite concerns about the country's struggling clothing value chain. Under the new regulations, permits will be granted only under strict conditions for such goods to enter the market.

Some marketers have raised concerns over the policy's timing, arguing that while it aims to

Aboubacar Sidiki Diakité, a key figure convicted of crimes against humanity in Guinea's 2009 stadium massacre, has died in custody due to a medical emergency.

He was serving a 10-year sentence for his role in the violence in Conakry, where more than 150 people were killed. At least 109 women were also raped. While in custody, Diakité remained a controversial figure, creating a political party and attempting to