March 05
South Africa: Bus Crash Kills 10, Injures Dozens in Free State - South African News Briefs - March 5, 2025
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Uganda: Father Kills Senior Three Daughter, Later Lynched By Mob
Nile Post
Shock and horror have swept through Kitengeesa village in Masaka City following the brutal killing of a Senior Three student, Sophia Nantume, by her father, Mwebe Deo. Read more »
Liberia: Fire Experts Confirm Capitol Fire Was Arson
FrontPageAfrica
A team of fire experts from Minnesota has officially concluded that the fire that severely damaged the Capitol Building last year was an act of arson. The investigation, led by… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya's Border Security Boosted With New IOM-Donated Patrol Vehicles
Capital FM
Kenya's border security operations have received a boost following the donation of three patrol vehicles by the International Organization for Migration (IOM). Read more »
South Africa: Hawks Granted Preservation Order for Rubber Duck Tail Worth R150 000 [press release]
SAPS
The Gqeberha High Court successfully granted Hawks Priority Crime Specialised Investigation (PCSI) and National Prosecuting Authority's Asset Forfeiture Unit (AFU) preservation… Read more »
Liberia: Justice Clinton-Johnson Orders Immediate Release of Rep. Bility's Son
Liberian Observer
In a significant move, Presiding Chamber Justice at the Supreme Court, Ceaineh Clinton-Johnson, has ordered the unconditional release of defendant Peach Bility, son of Nimba County… Read more »
Liberia: Fire Investigation Concludes Liberia Capitol Blaze Was Intentionally Set
Liberian Observer
A fire that engulfed the Liberia Capitol Building on December 18, 2024, causing US$1.8 million in damages, was deliberately set, according to findings released by a team of fire… Read more »
Nigeria: Sexual Harassment - Women's Group Urges Akpabio to Step Aside for Transparent Investigation
Premium Times
The coalition called for an independent probe into allegations of sexual harassment against the Senate President. Read more »
Nigeria: Jigawa Assembly Repeals 'Ineffective Hisbah Law'
Premium Times
The lawmakers said the 2004 law was ineffective in providing legal backing for the Hisbah operation. Read more »
Liberia: Supreme Court Orders Release of Musa Bility's Son From Detention
Liberian Investigator
The Supreme Court of Liberia has ordered the immediate release of Peach Bility, son of Nimba County District Representative Musa Hassan Bility, from detention following a petition… Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Receives Credentials of 5 Newly Appointed Envoys
Capital FM
President William Ruto has officially received the credentials of five newly appointed ambassadors, marking a step forward in strengthening diplomatic ties between Kenya and their… Read more »
South Africa: Two to Appear in Court On Firearm Charges
SAnews.gov.za
Two suspects are to appear in court soon for the alleged illegal possession of firearms, ammunition and drugs as well as the possession of illegal explosives, Western Cape police… Read more »
Malawi: Govt Crackdown On Illegal Forex Traders Sparks Malawi Kwacha Gains
Nyasa Times
The recent depreciation of the United States Dollar (USD) against the Malawi Kwacha has been attributed to the ongoing crackdown on illegal forex traders by law enforcement… Read more »
Uganda: Tayebwa Condemns Security Agencies Over Torture During Kawempe North By-Elections
Nile Post
Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Thomas Tayebwa, has strongly condemned the violence and human rights abuses surrounding the Kawempe North by-elections, accusing security agencies of… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Mwonzora Says Zanu-PF Punishing Him for Resisting 2030 Agenda After High Court Nullified His MDC-T Presidency
New Zimbabwe
MOVEMENT for Democratic Change (MDC-T) president Douglas Mwonzora is seething with anger after the High Court nullified his 2022 election at congress to lead the opposition… Read more »
Nigeria: Rivers Govt Vows Timely Implementation of Supreme Court Judgement
Vanguard
The Rivers State government, on Wednesday, said that in the interest of the state, it would implement timeously the Supreme Court judgement once the Certified True Copy (CTC) of… Read more »
Somalia: U.S. Embassy in Mogadishu Issues Security Alert Amid Threat of Imminent Attacks
Radio Dalsan
The U.S. Embassy in Mogadishu has issued a warning to American citizens in Somalia, advising them of credible intelligence indicating the potential for imminent organized attacks… Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Urges Use of Alternative Dispute Resolution to Strengthen Justice System
Nile Post
President Museveni has emphasized the need to strengthen Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) mechanisms, calling for their expansion to grassroots levels as a more effective and… Read more »
Nigeria: 9 Months After, CBN Names 16 New Directors
Daily Trust
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has appointed 16 new directors across key departments, nine months after it relieved the previous directors from the services of the bank as well… Read more »
Nigeria: Govt to Mitigate Fraud, Governance Failures With New Code
Daily Trust
The Financial Reporting Council has said the Nigeria Public Sector Governance Code (NPSGC) shall help mitigate risks such as fraud, misuse of funds, and governance failures which… Read more »
Nigeria: How Nigeria's Former Immigration Chief Parradang Died in Abuja - Police
Premium Times
According to the police, Mr Parradang checked into the hotel, paying N22,000 for one night's stay. Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Criticises Germany, Canada Over Stance On DR Congo Crisis
New Times
The Government of Rwanda has criticised Canada and Germany over their positions on the ongoing conflict in eastern DR Congo, accusing both countries of ignoring the root causes of… Read more »
Liberia: Even the Dead Are Not Spared
New Dawn
Family members woke up early Tuesday morning to the horrible news of their loved ones' graves being damaged with corpses thrown in open as burial cloths and caskets for recent… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Mutare Dealer Faces Attempted Murder Charges
The Herald
Edward Muhamba, a dealer based in Mutare, has been arrested and charged with three counts of attempted murder after allegedly petrol bombing a house in the Greenside suburb while… Read more »
March 04
South Africa: Police Hunt for KwaZulu-Natal Heist Gang - South African News Briefs - March 4, 2025
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