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citizen.co.zaSouth African Police Service Dismisses Organised Crime Unit Head After Misconduct Finding
Major General Richard Shibiri was dismissed after a disciplinary hearing found him guilty of misconduct tied to his relationship with businessman Vusimuzi Matlala.
freepressjournal.inU.S. Attorney Launches Novel at Accra Event Focused on Reparative Justice
American civil rights attorney Benjamin Crump spoke at the launch of his debut novel in Accra on Friday. He called for stronger economic ties between Africa and the global African diaspora and described Ghana as a strategic point for engagement.
alternet.orgAdministration officials respond to report on legal staff departures
Officials addressed coverage of attorneys leaving government legal positions. The response characterized the departures as positive for the administration.
techcentral.co.zaSouth Africa Inquiry Receives Court Challenge Over Subpoena Timing
Former president Thabo Mbeki filed an urgent application in the Gauteng High Court to suspend a summons to appear before an inquiry examining delayed Truth and Reconciliation Commission prosecutions. The application cites a pending Constitutional Court ruling on the inquiry chair…
news.google.comHungary Will Remain in International Court, Prime Minister Says
Hungary reversed an earlier plan to withdraw from the court. The prime minister said wanted individuals will be arrested if they enter the country.
Le MondeAdministration Creates Fund for Alleged Political Prosecution Victims
Acting attorney general Todd Blanche announced a $1.776 billion compensation fund for individuals claiming political targeting. The fund accepts claims through December 1, 2028, and includes a permanent ban on tax audits for the president and family.
ibtimes.co.ukGhana Attorney General Charges Chairman Wontumi and Two Others in Ghana Exim Bank Case
The Office of the Attorney General has charged Bernard Antwi-Boasiako, known as Chairman Wontumi, and two others with alleged fraud involving funds from the Ghana Export-Import Bank. The charges relate to a 2018 farming project application.
citizen.co.zaAPC Ex-Spokesman Says Plan Exists to Detain El-Rufai at Court
A former All Progressives Congress spokesman cautioned against an alleged plan by intelligence operatives to take former Kaduna State Governor Nasir el-Rufai into custody from the Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday. The warning cited court orders directing that el-Rufai remain…
jurist.orgKenya Court of Appeal Orders Release of SGR Railway Contracts
The Court of Appeal upheld a High Court ruling requiring the government to disclose contracts and related documents for the Standard Gauge Railway project. The decision was issued on May 15, 2026.
upi.comAppeals Court Hears Arguments Over Trump’s Revocation of Security Clearances and Federal Contracts for Law Firms Tied to His Opponents
A federal appeals court panel on Thursday heard arguments over President Donald Trump’s executive orders targeting Perkins Coie, WilmerHale, Jenner & Block and Susman Godfrey. Justice Department attorney Abhishek Kambli argued security clearance decisions are unreviewable even if…
france24.comNigerian Court Convicts Ex-Power Minister Saleh Mamman In Absentia, Issues 75-Year Sentence
The Federal High Court in Abuja sentenced former Minister of Power Saleh Mamman in absentia to 75 years imprisonment on 12 fraud counts tied to the Mambilla and Zungeru power projects. Judge James Omotosho ordered consecutive sentences and directed security agencies to arrest the…
thezimbabwemail.comZimbabwe Court Acquits Former Tourism Minister Mzembi of Abuse of Office
Former Tourism Minister Walter Mzembi was acquitted on charges of criminal abuse of duty as a public officer. The High Court ruled that the State failed to prove its case beyond reasonable doubt. The allegations centered on the distribution of public-viewing television screens to…
upi.comNigerian Court to Hold Trial-Within-Trial Over Voluntariness of Statements in Alleged Coup Plot Case
Federal High Court Judge Joyce Abdulmalik ruled Monday for a single trial-within-trial to test the voluntariness of extra-judicial statements and video recordings the prosecution seeks to introduce against six defendants charged with treason and terrorism. Defence lawyers objecte…
Fox NewsDOJ Indicts Comey Over Alleged Threat in Social Media Post; US to Provide Escorts for Ships in Strait of Hormuz
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche stated the charges against former FBI Director James Comey extend beyond a single Instagram post, with broader evidence to be presented in court. Separately, President Trump announced U.S. plans to guide stranded commercial ships out of the St…
cnet.comFormer New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani Hospitalized in Critical Condition
Rudy Giuliani, the former New York City mayor and personal attorney to President Donald Trump, is in critical but stable condition at a Florida hospital, his spokesman said. The 81-year-old hosted his online show from Palm Beach on Friday, where he noted his voice was under the w…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewFormer Senator Kyrsten Sinema Faces Lawsuit in North Carolina Under Marital Breakup Law
Former U.S. Senator Kyrsten Sinema of Arizona is facing a lawsuit in North Carolina. The state is one of a few with a law allowing a spouse to sue a third party for damages related to a marital breakup.