In a major crackdown on illicit trade, five individuals were arrested in Nigeria for importing and circulating counterfeit cigarettes, highlighting the ongoing struggle against illegal tobacco prod…
The former CIA agent, John Kiriakou, has gained widespread attention after going viral on social media, publicly requesting a presidential pardon from former US President Donald Trump. Kiriakou, wh…
Fears over press freedom in East Africa have intensified after Rostam Aziz, a prominent tycoon, announced his acquisition of the region’s largest media house, The East African Chronicle. The move h…
The Nigerian Senate has passed the Eva Nammava Bill, a landmark legislation aimed at curbing honour killings and caste-based violence, marking a pivotal step in addressing systemic gender and socia…
The Aljube’s recent closures remain unexplained, leaving visitors and locals alike puzzled as the historic site continues to shutter its doors despite being a cornerstone of Bairro Alto’s c…
Maharashtra introduces stricter conversion rules, potentially impacting Africa's development goals. Maharashtra's New Legislation Aims to Protect Religious Freedom …
In a significant legal ruling, Justice Dada has sentenced convicted fraudster Nwude to jail for forgery. The decision comes as part of ongoing efforts by the Lawyers For Forgery to tackle c…
Venezuela has freed over 500 political prisoners, according to the non-governmental organisation Foro Penal, marking a significant step towards resolving the country’s longstanding human ri…
Ex-Kaizer Chiefs football star, Gifted Nwankwo, was recently sentenced to three years in prison after being caught with 750kg of marijuana, a seizure that has sent shockwaves through the Ni…
A Brazilian man detained in Sines, Portugal, is awaiting extradition back to his home country, highlighting the interconnectedness of legal systems across continents and the potential for i…
The state of Alabama has suspended the execution of a convicted murderer just hours before he was due to be put to death, following a last-minute legal challenge over the reliability of the…
Former Portuguese Minister Manuel Pinho has appealed his prison sentence to the Supremo, marking a significant legal move that could set precedents for accountability and justice across Afr…
