Stories tagged “Legal Affairs.”
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The Court of Appeal in Kaduna dismissed former Governor Nasir El-Rufai's appeal against the denial of his fresh bail application, affirming the lower court's decision. He failed to present new facts or special circumstances to warrant bail.
South Africa: Anti-Immigration Groups Disrupt Home Affairs - South African News Briefs - October 8, 2026
Anti-immigration groups disrupted operations at the Home Affairs Refugee Reception Centre in Durban, chasing away about 1,000 foreign nationals seeking asylum. This action follows a Constitutional Court ruling that found restrictions on asylum applications unconstitutional.
Nigeria: ICC Case - AB Sunrise Power and Transmission Company Limited (Sunrise) V. Federal Government of Nigeria (Nigeria) V. Mr. Leno Adesanya
Nigeria secured a significant victory at the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) arbitration tribunal, which rejected a $680 million claim by Sunrise Power and Transmission Company Ltd related to the Mambila Hydroelectric Power Project.
South Africa: Judges Split On Concourt Asylum Ruling
A Constitutional Court ruling in South Africa, which prevents the deportation of asylum seekers before they access the asylum system, has led to conflicting interpretations by Gauteng High Court judges.
Liberia: Bong Divided Over Taylor's Detention
The detention of former Liberian Vice President Jewel Howard-Taylor on drug-related charges has sparked significant division in Bong County, her former senatorial constituency, with residents debating the fairness of her treatment versus the rule of law.
Liberia: Taylor Returns to Court Today
Former Liberian Vice President Jewel Howard-Taylor is scheduled to appear before the Monrovia City Court today for a preliminary examination into criminal charges related to an ongoing drug-trafficking investigation, following a postponement due to her medical condition.
Nigeria: Plateau Bans Unauthorised Hisbah Activities, Orders Arrests
Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang has banned the activities of an unauthorized group operating as Hisbah in parts of Jos North, declaring their operations illegal. He ordered security agencies to investigate, arrest, and prosecute those involved in alleged intimidatio…
South Africa: Taxi Boss Joe 'Ferrari' Sibanyoni Faces Madlanga Commission On Friday
Taxi boss Joe "Ferrari" Sibanyoni is set to testify at the Madlanga Commission on Friday regarding alleged criminal syndicates and Kwaggafontein. He faces separate charges of extortion and money laundering.
Zimbabwe: Mnangagwa's Daughter-in-Law Accuses Police of 'Scandalising' First Family in Drug Dealing Case
Kelsea Tafirenyika, President Mnangagwa's daughter-in-law, claims police are fabricating drug dealing charges and inflating property values to tarnish the First Family's reputation. She denies owning a US$20 million property empire acquired through illicit means.
Zimbabwe: Official Charged with Culpable Homicide Following Lake Kariba Ferry Tragedy
A Kariba Rural Infrastructure Development Agency (RIDA) official, Ignatius Chiome, has been arrested and charged with culpable homicide after a ferry disaster on Lake Kariba killed 97 people.
South Africa: Brown Mogotsi's Bail Bid Overshadowed By Alleged Jailbreak Plot
Political fixer Brown Mogotsi's fourth bail attempt was overshadowed by state allegations that he planned to escape court cells disguised as a correctional officer, leading to increased security measures.
Malawi: Police Commissioner Retired After Sexual Exploitation Accusations
A Malawi Police commissioner has been retired after being found guilty of sexually exploiting 45 female officers. Human rights groups deem the punishment inadequate.
Nigeria: Ncos Launches Probe After Inmate's Viral Tiktok Live Stream in Ogun
The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) has launched an investigation and removed three officers, including the Officer-in-Charge, after a death row inmate live-streamed on TikTok from custody in Ogun State.
Kenya: Mukurweini MP Kaguchia Arrested After Overnight Standoff At Royal Media
Mukurweini MP John Kaguchia was arrested by detectives after an overnight standoff at Royal Media Services, where he had sought refuge claiming police intended to apprehend him.
Sudan: ICC Trial Chamber Terminates Case for Sudan War Crimes Against Former JEM Commander Abdallah Banda 'Without Prejudice'
The ICC has terminated war crimes proceedings against former JEM commander Abdallah Banda, vacating his arrest warrant. The decision was made after prosecutors withdrew charges due to evidence deterioration over 15 years.
Liberia: From Executive Mansion Gatekeeper to Prison Cell
Nora Finda Bundoo, former Chief of Protocol to ex-President George Manneh Weah, has been remanded to Monrovia Central Prison after a court rejected her bail bond for a second time, as she faces multiple corruption charges.
South Africa: Power Utility Eskom Says Koeberg Remains Safe - South African News Briefs - July 22, 2026
Eskom has assured the public that Koeberg Nuclear Power Station is safe following three contained radiological contamination incidents at Unit 2 during maintenance, with no material released outside the facility.
Ghana: Withhold Assent to Tribunals Bill - Dr Bawumia Appeals to Pres Mahama
Former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia urged President Mahama to withhold assent to the Tribunals Bill, citing concerns about its potential to undermine Ghana's justice system and public confidence.
South Africa: Judgment Set in Usindiso Arson Case
Judgment is set in the Usindiso building arson case, where Sithembiso Mdlalose faces 76 murder charges. Separately, the 2021 July unrest trial is postponed, and police investigate a murder-suicide.
Ghana: High Court to Rule on Wontumi's Mining Trial Today
The High Court in Accra will deliver judgment today in the criminal trial of NPP Ashanti Regional Chairman Bernard Antwi-Boasiako, known as Chairman Wontumi, accused of unlawfully assigning mining concessions.
Uganda: Anthony Natif Notes From Court - Uganda Vs Molly Katanga and Others July 16/2026
A British DNA expert testified in the Molly Katanga case, challenging the reliability of police DNA evidence and its ability to determine who fired the fatal shot.
Kenya: Ol Kalou By-Election - UDA Candidate Samuel Muchina Nyaga Alleges Voter Bribery
UDA candidate Samuel Muchina Nyaga has alleged voter bribery in the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election and urged the IEBC and security agencies to investigate. His claims follow an incident where his campaign vehicle was torched.
Kenya: Murder Suspect Remanded for 21 Days As Detectives Recover Missing Head of Slain Nyeri Woman From Pit Latrine
Detectives in Nyeri, Kenya, have recovered the severed head of 25-year-old Joy Kanini Gathu from a pit latrine, following information from the prime suspect, John Nderitu Mureithi, who has been remanded for 21 days.
Liberia: Cummings Criticizes Boakai's Handling of US$19.2M Drug Probe, Alleges Selective Justice
Liberian opposition leader Alexander B. Cummings has accused the Boakai-Koung administration of selective justice in its handling of a US$19.2 million drug seizure, calling for international support for an independent investigation.
Zimbabwe: ZCTU Reinstates Secretary-General, Declares Suspension Unconstitutional
The Zimbabwe Congress of Trade Unions (ZCTU) General Council has overturned the suspension of Secretary-General Tirivanhu Marimo, ruling the National Executive Committee (NEC) acted unconstitutionally.
Uganda: Besigye Says He Was Brought to Court 'Under Duress'
Ugandan opposition politician Dr Kizza Besigye appeared in High Court for his treason trial, claiming he was brought "under duress" and lacked legal representation, while the prosecution accused the defense of deliberate delays.
Nigeria: Court Adjourns Tax Evasion Suit Against Binance
The Federal High Court in Abuja has adjourned the alleged tax evasion case against Binance Holdings Ltd until September 24, as both parties are exploring an out-of-court settlement. This development follows the re-arraignment of Binance as the sole defendant in the case.