Southern-Africa
Namibia’s VIP Protection Chief Fired in Wake of Security Breach
A shake-up in the president’s security ranks followed a shocking April breach in which an intruder gained access to the presidential suite:…
Topic
Legal and Judicial Affairs
Southern-Africa
South Africa’s Constitutional Court Halts Deportation of Asylum Seekers
The Constitutional Court has struck down portions of South Africa’s Refugees Act that permitted immigration officials to deport asylum seekers who entered…
West-Africa
Nigerian President Initiates Investigation of Fake Government Agency
In a significant move to combat corruption, President Bola Tinubu has initiated an investigation into troubling allegations surrounding the establishment of a…
Southern-Africa
Former South African General Jailed in U.S. for Acting as Foreign Agent
Portia “Posh” Anyamba, a retired brigadier general of the South African Air Force, was sentenced to six months behind bars in the…
East-Africa
DR Congo opposition postpones protest following African Union mediation offer
Nationwide demonstrations planned by the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s opposition coalition, C64, have been pushed back to July 22, following talks…
West-Africa
Liberian Senators Call for Independent Investigation of $19 Million Drug Bust
In a striking call for transparency, Senators Amara Konneh and Edwin Snowe are urging an independent investigation into a substantial cocaine bust…
East-Africa
Malawian Parliament Erupts in Heated Dispute Over Chilima Plane Crash Probe
The June 2024 plane crash that killed former Vice President Saulos Klaus Chilima has reignited fierce political battles in Malawi, as fresh…
East-Africa
Zimbabwe’s Mnangagwa Signs Controversial Law Extending His Term
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has signed the Constitutional Amendment Bill 3 into law, a move that immediately prolongs his second term and grants…
West-Africa
Liberian Senators Call for Suspension of Cargo Firm Amid Drug Investigation
A pivotal development has emerged in the $19 million cocaine seizure investigation as a significant person of interest has officially sought witness…
West-Africa
U.S. Sanctions Nigerian Companies for Alleged Terrorism Financing
In a significant move to curb terrorism financing, the United States has enacted sanctions against Mukhtar Adamu Muhammad, a financier based in…
Southern-Africa
South African government to spend R600m responding to June 30 protests
With anti-immigrant protests slated for 30 June, Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia has issued a blunt warning: law enforcement will move swiftly…
