‘Lives controlled by crime’: Explosive allegations hit South Africa police
Government under pressure as a provincial police commissioner accuses the country’s police chief of colluding with criminal gangs.
Violence
MSF says 3 of its workers were ‘intentionally’ killed in Ethiopia’s Tigray
The 2021 incident was an ‘intentional and targeted killing’ of three clearly identified aid workers, says the medical charity.
Read MoreAid workers 'executed' in Ethiopia's Tigray war, charity says
An investigation by medical charity Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) into the "execution" of three of its workers during a humanitarian mission in Ethiopia's war-hit northern Tigray region has found evidence that the country's army was responsible for the killings four years ago.
Read MoreWoman smuggled baby into UK using fake birth story
Last summer, a woman was arrested at Gatwick Airport after she arrived from Nigeria with a very young baby girl.
Read MoreRSF storms cattle market and prison in 'death trap' Sudanese city
The RSF posted several videos from the livestock market on social media
Read MoreWar crimes being committed in Sudan, ICC believes
There are "reasonable grounds" to believe war crimes and crimes against humanity are being committed in western Sudan, said the International Criminal Court (ICC) at the United Nations Security Council on Thursday.
Read MoreArmed robbery of McDonald’s store sends shockwaves through Strand
An armed robbery at a McDonald’s outlet in Strand late on Sunday night has sent shockwaves through the Helderberg community.
Read MoreDeath toll rises to 31 in Kenya's latest anti-government protests
Monday's demonstrations, which were met with police blockades preventing access to central Nairobi, were timed to coincide with the 35th anniversary of the historic Saba Saba pro-democracy protests.
Read MoreKenyan President urges police to shoot protesters who cause damage
William Ruto on Wednesday, July 9, urged Kenyan police to shoot and "break the legs" of protesters who cause disturbances or damage. The country has been rocked by weeks of protests following the death last month of a blogger and government critic in police custody. The police crackdown left 31 dead and dozens injured last Monday.
Read MoreSemenya's right to a fair hearing violated - ECHR
Caster Semenya's right to a fair hearing was violated by the Swiss Federal Supreme Court when she lost a 2020 appeal against World Athletics regulations that effectively barred her from competing, Europe's top court has ruled.
Read More'Shoot in the leg' - Kenyan leader orders police to curb violent protests
Kenya's President William Ruto has ordered police to shoot protesters targeting businesses in the legs, ensuring they are incapacitated but not killed.
Read MoreAt least 11 dead and dozens injured in another day of protests in Kenya.
Chaos rocked Nairobi and other Kenyan cities on Monday, July 7, leaving at least 11 people dead and more than 500 arrested. Police used tear gas and fired at protesters commemorating "Saba Saba Day" (Seven Seven). This date commemorates the struggle for multiparty democracy in the country.
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