Africa
South Africa calls on ICC to issue arrest warrant for Israel's Prime Minister
SA's Minister in the Presidency said if the ICC did not do this, it would signal a "total failure" of global governance.
BBC
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Africa
Uganda: Six teachers jailed over leaked exams
The crimes allegedly took place during the months of September and October 2023 in Kampala and its surrounding areas.
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Africa
Nigerian state bans cars with tinted windows
Owners of vehicles with tinted glasses in the state have until 4 September to obtain permits from the police.
BBC
Europe
UK:Man jailed for raping teenager five months before she was murdered by her brother
A man who raped a teenager five months before she was murdered by her brother has been jailed for 10 years and six months.
Sky News
Courts
23 persons remanded for attacking palace over sale of Kweiman land
They have been charged with conspiracy to commit crimes namely assault and causing damage
GNA
Europe
UK lawyer jailed for embezzling £120,000 from pensioner with dementia
The 69-year-old stole the money from his victim after being made her power of attorney in 2014. Sinclair attempted to cover up his crimes by falsely insisting the woman had given him permission to transfer money to himself from her accounts...
Sky News
Africa
South Africa plans law change over Putin ICC arrest warrant
Obed Bapela's remarks come amid intense speculation over whether South Africa stands by its invitation to Russia's President Putin to visit in August.
BBC
Africa
South Africa considers quitting ICC after Putin arrest warrant
Recently, the ICC issued an arrest warrant for Putin over alleged war crimes in Ukraine.
VOA Africa
Africa
South Africa's opposition party vows to 'protect' Putin from ICC arrest
The ICC, which South Africa is a signatory to, has accused Mr Putin of war crimes, which include the kidnapping of Ukrainian children in Russia's ongoing invasion of Ukraine.
BBC
Africa
Poor Kenyans likely to end up on death row - Study
Kenya's death penalty disproportionately affects people from low-income households, many of whom lack proper legal representation.
DW
Africa
Bank manager arrested for 'hoarding' new Nigerian notes
The country recently redesigned its currency, but the changeover has not gone according to plan as there are not enough of the new notes to go around.
BBC
Africa
Nigeria: Accountant sentenced 304 years to jail for forgery, fraud
Sombo, who was convicted last Thursday, after a lengthy trial that started in 2010, had pleaded not guilty to the 61 count charges slammed on him by the country's Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
The Nigeria Lawyer
Europe
EU proposes special court to probe Russian actions in Ukraine
The aim would be to address crimes that wouldn’t fit under the mandate of the International Criminal Court.
Bloomberg
Africa
ICC seeks charges against LRA leader Joseph Kony
This is the first time the prosecutor's office has sought a hearing to confirm charges, in a suspect's absence.
BBC
Africa
Zimbabwe: New law bans MPs with criminal conviction from participating in future elections
According to the country's Electoral Act Amendment Bill, 2022 which was gazetted on Friday, legislators or councillors will be disqualified if they commit physical violence or dishonesty crimes and get convicted within a period of 12 months...
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Africa
Nigeria: Interpol arrests 75 suspected cyber criminals linked to Nigeria's Black Axe Cult
The coordinated operation targeted Black Axe cells - one of Nigeria's mightiest criminal groups - as well as others from West Africa.
AllAfrica
Europe
Foreign detainees being held in jail despite completing their sentences, UK prison watchdog says
The report by HM Inspectorate of Prisons revealed that many migrants remain behind bars while "little or no progress" in their cases is being made.
Sky News
Africa
Nigeria harbours 53% of death row inmates in Sub-Saharan Africa
Observed every 10th of October, the World Day Against the Death Penalty consolidates the global movement against capital punishment and mobilizes civil society, political leaders, activists, lawyers, change agents and more to support the ca...
Vanguard Nigeria
Others
China’s ex-justice minister sentenced to death for corruption
Fu Zhenghua was accused of “taking advantage” of his position between 2005 and 2021, including accepting bribes totaling more than 117 million yuan (about $16.76 million) and “bending the law for personal gains.”
Anadolu Agency
Africa
Nigeria's Financial Crimes Commission invades Appeal Court Judge Residence, NBA fumes
The operatives were able to access the jurist’s compound, they were unable to gain entrance into the main building.
Lawyard