Africa
Tanzania: Gang rapists sentenced to life in prison
The convicts include Clinton Damas, a member of the Tanzania People's Defence Force, and Praygod Mus...
Nigerian lawyer killed in crash after depositing mother’s remains in morgue
Our correspondent gathered that the lawyer died after his vehicle hit an abandoned articulated truck...
Nigerian Pastor sued for calling gospel artiste prostitute
Peter is said to have been arraigned for allegedly defaming popular gospel artist Bunmi Akinnaanu, a...
Three men arrested in Benin over suspected coup plot
Among those arrested is former sports minister Oswald Homeky, who was reportedly apprehended on Tues...
Nigeria: About 270 prisoners escape after floods damage jail
The flood was caused by the collapse of a dam due to heavy rainfall. Authorities have confirmed that...
Namibian Authorities block vessel over Israel war-crime concerns
The Justice Minister of Namibia, Yvonne Dausab, stated that the vessel, the MV Kathrin, was carrying...
Libya: Central Bank director kidnapped, shuts operations
The bank also reported that other staff members have received threats of kidnapping....
WhatsApp number of Nigerian governor hacked by fraudsters
Akwa Ibom, located in southern Nigeria, ranks as the country's third-wealthiest state, with an annua...
President calls for intensified efforts to curb illicit outflows from Africa
Highlighting the critical need to curb this issue, he pointed out that such financial leaks are depr...
Guinea lawyers on strike
This strike reflects the increasing discontent following the detention of two key activists advocati...
Gambia Deaths in 2005: ECOWAS Court holds Ghana liable for breach of citizen’s right to information
In the judgment delivered by Justice Edward Amoako Asante, Judge Rapporteur, the Court ordered the R...
Ugandan court jails Tiktoker for insulting president
Edward Awebwa was found guilty of hate speech and disseminating "misleading and malicious" informati...
Davido sues baby mama; seeks joint custody of child
Davido and Ms. Momodu welcomed their daughter in May 2015....
Racist language leads to suspension of South African MP
Initially, Renaldo Gouws suggested one of the videos was altered and denied its authenticity. Howeve...
Kenya withdraws bread tax amid protest
Members of Parliament made this announcement amidst tense scenes in Nairobi, where police used tear ...
Kenya: Policeman shoots magistrate in court
The policeman was allegedly enraged by the court's decision to revoke his wife's bail....
Zambian former first lady arrested for fraud
The arrests took place on Thursday in Lusaka, along with a relative named Charles Phiri, according t...
Kenyan Supreme Court Rules Against Automatic Equal Wealth Division Upon Divorce
The Kenyan Supreme Court has ruled that upon divorce, matrimonial property should not be automatical...
Malian professor jailed for criticizing military junta
Sissoko, who is 41 years old, must also pay a fine of 3 million CFA francs ($4,900; £3,900)....
Nigerian Tribunal bars MultiChoice from increasing DSTV, GOTV tariffs
The three-member tribunal, presided over by Saratu Shafii, gave the interim order on Monday followin...
African Court Delegation Visits ECOWAS Court to Strengthen Judicial Cooperation
Throughout the five-day program, both courts will exchange overviews of their institutions, discuss ...
Popular Nigerian cross-dresser, Bobrisky files appeal to challenge six-month sentence
On April 12, 2024, a Federal High Court in Lagos, sentenced Bobrisky to six months' imprisonment wit...
Togolese Legislature approves constitutional reform; changes how president is elected
The amendments were initially passed by Togo's parliament on March 25, but faced strong opposition, ...
After Bobrisky, another Nigerian celebrity charged for naira abuse
The Instagram celebrity whose real name is Pascal Okechukwupleaded pleaded not guilty to a three-cou...
Zimbabwe: 9 Arrested for Booing First Lady Auxillia Mnangagwa for 'Sidelining' Them On Freebies
Business Centre stood up and disrupted Mnangagwa's delivery of her speech by booing her as a way of ...
