May 16
Uganda: Analysts - Uganda Faces Uphill Task to Ensure Free and Fair 2026 Polls
Nile Post
As Uganda gears up for the 2026 elections, concerns loom large over the prospect of a truly free and fair democratic process. Read more »
Nigeria: Convicted Notorious Kidnapper, Evans, Opts for Plea Bargain in Another Trial
Premium Times
Evans has been previously sentenced to life imprisonment for kidnapping. Read more »
East Africa: Probe Against Former EAC Boss, Mathuki Starts
Nile Post
The legal rules and privileges committee of the East African Legislative Assembly has started it's investigations into mismanagement of corruption and abuse of office by Kenya'… Read more »
Uganda: Govt Mulls Ban On Security-Like Attires
Nile Post
In a heated debate surrounding the legality and implications of wearing attire resembling security uniforms, the government is contemplating a ban on the importation of cloth… Read more »
Gambia: Ousman Sonko Gets Maximum Punishment
JusticeInfo.net
Mariam Sankanu is a Gambian investigative journalist with Malagen, The Gambia's premier media platform specialised in investigative journalism and fact-checking. She had previously… Read more »
Liberia: The Impact of Drugs On Students in Liberia
New Dawn
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Congo-Kinshasa: DRC Soldiers Threaten to Kill Journalist Parfait Katoto Over Broadcasts
CPJ
Congolese authorities should take swift and comprehensive actions to investigate all threats against journalist and Radio Communautaire Amkeni Biakato (RCAB) director Parfait… Read more »
Kenya: Kenyan Lawmakers Question State House Budget Amid Economic Hardship
Capital FM
Members of Parliament have raised concerns over State House's budget following revelations it plans to spend Sh7.9 billion on recurrent expenditure in the 2024/2025 financial year. Read more »
Angola: Paternity Denial Named One of Causes for Family Breakdown
ANGOP
Paternity denial, domestic violence and accusations of witchcraft have been identified as the main causes of family breakdown in the municipality of Soyo, northern Zaire province. Read more »
Ghana: Cecilia Dapaah - Husband Tells Court Cash Stolen By Househelps Kept for 20 Years
Accra Times
Daniel Osei Kuffuor, (80) an Architect by profession, said the stolen cash which had aroused public suspicion, actually belonged to himself, his wife (Cecilia Abena Dapaah), and… Read more »
Rwanda: Mixed Reactions On Legacy of UN Courts As Last ICTR Fugitives Are Confirmed Dead
New Times
In the wake of the confirmation of the death of the last two fugitives suspected of involvement in the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda, experts reflected on the legacy of… Read more »
Nigeria: Death Toll Rises to 11 in Kano Mosque Explosion
Premium Times
The police say 11 people have died in the incident. Read more »
South Africa: South Africa Suffers a Fresh Blow in Bushiri Case As Court Reject Protection of Witness From Being Grilled
Nyasa Times
It never rains but pour for South African government in the ongoing extradition case involving Prophet Shepherd Bushiri and wife, Mary, as the Chief Resident Magistrate Court has… Read more »
Malawi: Human Rights Lawyers Organisation Takes Up Poor Woman's Illegal Vending Case in Lilongwe
Nyasa Times
A human rights lawyers organisation has bailed out a Lilongwe woman who is facing prosecution for illegal vending in the Capital City by providing her with probono services in… Read more »
South Africa: Large Fishing Companies Oppose Squid Quotas in Court
GroundUp
The commercial industry is being "greedy" say Eastern Cape small-scale fisher Read more »
Africa: AU Ban On Cruel Donkey Skin Trade a Game-Changer but Enforcement Challenges Linger [analysis]
Daily Maverick
Donkeys are an important part of life across Africa -- it's now up to countries to ensure the ban is implemented. Read more »
Namibia: Another Menzies Supreme Court Defeat
New Era
The protracted legal battle of Menzies Aviation to get back the multi-million-dollar ground handling tender that Namibia Airports Company (NAC) awarded to a joint venture between… Read more »
Uganda: Surge in Cases of Human Trafficking Worries Masaka Authorities
Nile Post
Authorities in greater Masaka have expressed concern over a surge in cases of human trafficking, with over 100 victims rescued in this year. Read more »
Liberia: Lawyers Summoned Over Absence At Court's Opening
New Dawn
Gbarnga, Bong County, May 16, 2024: In a significant development in Bong County, 73 lawyers and judges are set to face legal repercussions today, May 16, 2024, after failing to… Read more »
Uganda: Joshua Mujunga - NBS Journalist Sustains Serious Injuries After Night Attack
Nile Post
Journalists Joshua Mujunga was lucky to escape with his life Tuesday night after suspected thugs struck him on the head with a blunt object. Read more »
Nigeria: 8 Worshippers Dead, 28 Hospitalised As Man Sets Mosque Ablaze in Kano
Vanguard
Not fewer than eight worshippers have been confirmed dead, following the early morning attack launched by an arsonist on a mosque where the worshippers were praying. Read more »
Nigeria: 11 Confirmed Dead in Kano Mosque Attack
Leadership
Eleven persons have been confirmed dead in the arson carried out on Wednesday by a 38-year-old Shafiu Abubakar, who set a mosque on fire during the early morning prayer over… Read more »
Ghana: Cecilia Dapaah's Husband Testifies in Alleged $1m Theft Case
Ghanaian Times
The husband of the former Minister of Sanitation and Water Resources, Mrs Cecilia Abena Dapaah, appeared before the High Court in Accra, as the first prosecution witness, in the… Read more »
South Africa: A Strong DA Can Rescue Riverlea From Violent Crime [document]
DA
Democrats and residents of Riverlea, Read more »
Nigeria: Five-Minute Pleasure - Fastest Way to Life Imprisonment
This Day
Looking polished and unruffled in his dark green 'Atiku' dress as he was being led to the court that sunny afternoon, the presiding Bishop of I Reign Christian Ministry,… Read more »