East-Africa
Malawian Preacher Bushiri Celebrates Court Ruling on His Extradition
A High Court ruling blocking the extradition of self-proclaimed prophet Shepherd Bushiri and his wife to South Africa has been welcomed by…
Topic
Legal and Judicial Affairs
East-Africa
Mozambique Court Blocks Appeal in Mondlane Trial
The Supreme Court has blocked a bid to broadcast a criminal trial live, ruling that the challenged procedural restriction cannot be appealed…
West-Africa
Nigeria Plane Crash Aftermath Raises Fears of Water Contamination
Fear of contaminated drinking water is mounting in Igbokoda, Ondo State, after a Nigerian Air Force plane crashed on October 5, killing…
Southern-Africa
South Africa Deputy Police Chief Resigns Following Criminal Charges
Deputy National Police Commissioner Lieutenant General Shadrack Sibiya has resigned from the police service while facing disciplinary proceedings over serious sexual-offence allegations.…
West-Africa
Nigerian Court Approves Inquest Into Death of Chimamanda’s Son
The Lagos State High Court has allowed a coroner’s inquest into the death of Nkanu Esege, son of celebrated Nigerian author Chimamanda…
Southern-Africa
South African Government Seeks Court Guidance on Proposed Asylum Reforms
South Africa’s government plans to ask the courts to clarify how it must give effect to a Constitutional Court ruling on asylum…
East-Africa
South African Navi Pillay Wins the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize
South African jurist and former UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Navanethem “Navi” Pillay has received the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize in…
Southern-Africa
South Africa Withdraws Asylum Directive Following Violent Protests
South Africa’s Department of Home Affairs has withdrawn its directive governing asylum applications after anti-immigration protests in Soweto and Durban escalated into…
East-Africa
MSF Expands Migrant Aid as Thousands More Leave South Africa
Thousands of migrants have departed South Africa after targeted attacks and mounting pressure from anti-migrant groups calling for undocumented migrants to leave.…
Central-Africa
Illicit Drug Trade Turns Streets Into Pharmacies Across Central Africa
More than 250 tons of medical products were confiscated in Central Africa over six years, according to a new UN report highlighting…
West-Africa
Nigeria Opposes Ex-Minister’s Attempt to Cite UK Acquittal in Asset Case
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission is urging a Nigerian court to dismiss Diezani Alison-Madueke’s bid to use her acquittal in the…
