The Malawi Judiciary has announced new steps to clear its growing backlog of cases, aiming to reduce delays that have long frustrated court users and weakened public confidence in the …
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Kambwili’s Health in Spotlight After Court Transfer
Fresh concerns have been raised in Zambia over the health condition of former cabinet minister and senior Patriotic Front (PF) leader, Chishimba Kambwili, after he was suddenly moved from Milima …
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Harare Pushes Ahead with Smart Water Meters Amidst Resident Opposition
Harare Mayor Jacob Mafume has announced that the city is moving full steam ahead with its smart water meter project, despite resistance from residents who say the plan could deny …
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Election Tension Rises in Côte d’Ivoire as Opposition Leaders Barred
As Côte d’Ivoire gears up for its presidential election scheduled for 25 October 2025, tension is building across the country following the disqualification of key opposition candidates and the recent …
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Cameroon Court Begins Presidential Election Dispute Hearings
The Constitutional Council of Cameroon has officially announced that it will begin hearing pre-election disputes from August 4, 2025, as part of the legal process leading up to the October …
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Ramaphosa Embraces Global Support for Palestinian Statehood
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has welcomed the decision by several countries to support the recognition of Palestine as an independent state, saying the world can no longer turn a …
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Namibia Holds First Genocide Remembrance, Seeks German Reparations
Namibia has held its first Genocide Remembrance Day to honour thousands of Herero and Nama people killed by German colonial forces in what is widely regarded as the first genocide …