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South Africa probes death of Nigerian man who collapsed during arrest

South African authorities have opened an investigation into the death of a Nigerian national who collapsed while being taken into police custody, officials confirmed. An initial post-mortem examination noted abrasions on the man’s back and chest, findings that have intensified calls for a transparent inquiry into the circumstances of his arrest. According to investigators, the […]

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Setback for South African corruption case as key suspect withdraws from plea agreement

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A major corruption investigation in South Africa has suffered a significant setback after a key suspect withdrew from a plea agreement that could have implicated senior police officials in a multimillion-dollar graft scheme. The development raises fresh questions about the trajectory of one of the country’s most closely watched accountability cases. Withdrawal from the plea

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Namibia Removes VIP Protection Chief After State House Security Breach

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The head of Namibia’s police VIP protection unit, Commissioner Michael Abraham, has been removed from his position following a security breach at State House, according to The Namibian newspaper. The incident involved an unauthorised individual gaining access to the official seat of the Namibian government. Details of the Breach State House serves as the official

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Senior South African Police Officer Survives Assassination Attempt

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A senior South African police officer responsible for leading the country’s crime intelligence division has survived an assassination attempt, according to South African authorities. The incident comes at a sensitive moment, just days before the officer was scheduled to appear before a high-level inquiry into alleged corruption within the police service. Identity of the targeted

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Nairobi Under Tight Security as Kenya Marks Second Anniversary of 2024 Anti-Finance Bill Protests

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Nairobi awoke to a heavily fortified and largely deserted cityscape on Thursday as Kenyan police sealed off major routes leading into the Central Business District, citing intelligence about planned demonstrations marking the second anniversary of the 2024 anti-Finance Bill protests. The heavy security presence, which included roadblocks on key arteries into the city centre, transformed

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Mozambique Police Accused of Deploying Spy Networks Against Government Critics

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Mozambican law enforcement authorities are facing renewed accusations that they have built up informal spy networks aimed at monitoring, intimidating, and silencing individuals perceived as critics of the government. The allegations, reported by Mozambican civil society groups and echoed in regional press coverage, add to a growing list of concerns about the shrinking space for

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South Africa’s Top Cop Caught in $20 Million Corruption Web as Crime Crisis Deepens

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Fifteen people arrested including twelve police officers as South Africa’s top cop faces charges over a $20 million corruption network involving contracts and criminal protection.

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South Africa’s Top Cop Felled by $20 Million Corruption Scandal: National Police Commissioner Faces Fraud Charges

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South Africa’s National Police Commissioner, Fannie Masemola, has been charged with corruption and fraud in connection with a $20 million procurement scandal involving a state health contract, the Independent Directorate Against Corruption (IDAC) announced this week. Masemola, who assumed the top police role in 2023, is accused of facilitating the award of a health sector

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