Africa
Guinea lawyers on strike
This strike reflects the increasing discontent following the detention of two key activists advocating for a return to democratic governance.
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Gambia Deaths in 2005: ECOWAS Court holds Ghana liable for breach of citizen’s right to information
In the judgment delivered by Justice Edward Amoako Asante, Judge Rapporteur, the Court ordered the Republic of Ghana to release to Isaac Mensah, documents relating to the investigations on the enforced disappearance of his father and subseq...
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Ugandan court jails Tiktoker for insulting president
Edward Awebwa was found guilty of hate speech and disseminating "misleading and malicious" information about President Yoweri Museveni, First Lady Janet Museveni, and their son.
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Racist language leads to suspension of South African MP
Initially, Renaldo Gouws suggested one of the videos was altered and denied its authenticity. However, a DA statement on Thursday confirmed the video was "genuine and not a fake."
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Davido sues baby mama; seeks joint custody of child
Davido and Ms. Momodu welcomed their daughter in May 2015.
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Kenya withdraws bread tax amid protest
Members of Parliament made this announcement amidst tense scenes in Nairobi, where police used tear gas and water cannons to disperse angry demonstrators.
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Kenya: Policeman shoots magistrate in court
The policeman was allegedly enraged by the court's decision to revoke his wife's bail.
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Zambian former first lady arrested for fraud
The arrests took place on Thursday in Lusaka, along with a relative named Charles Phiri, according to authorities.
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Kenyan Supreme Court Rules Against Automatic Equal Wealth Division Upon Divorce
The Kenyan Supreme Court has ruled that upon divorce, matrimonial property should not be automatically divided equally, requiring proof of individual contributions for property distribution.
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Malian professor jailed for criticizing military junta
Sissoko, who is 41 years old, must also pay a fine of 3 million CFA francs ($4,900; £3,900).
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