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KRA destroys illicit goods worth Sh218 million in nationwide crackdown
5+ hour, 31+ min ago (262+ words) The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA), in collaboration with multi-agency enforcement team, has destroyed contraband goods worth Sh218 million that were seized during coordinated crackdowns in Nairobi and the Coast region. The destruction exercise was conducted simultaneously at Envirosafe Limited in the…...
DOJ Launches New Crackdown on Birth Tourism
1+ hour, 7+ min ago (154+ words) GP: Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche announces on Wednesday DOJ will prioritize prosecutions of birth tourism. .. On Tuesday, the Trump Department of Justice directed federal prosecutors across the country to prioritize investigations and prosecutions of birth tourism schemes. The move,…...
UN Human Rights Office Closure in Burkina Faso Sparks Concern | Law-Order
41+ min ago (207+ words) UN Human Rights Office Closure in Burkina Faso Sparks Concern Devdiscourse UN Human Rights Office Closure in Burkina Faso Sparks Concern The UN Human Rights Office will close its operations in Burkina Faso by November 30 due to a suspension imposed…...
Nigerian-born engineer Banjo Popoola convicted for multimillion-dollar contract fraud in U. S.
2+ hour, 41+ min ago (399+ words) In March, Peoples Gazette reported Mr Popoola's indictment for fraudulently awarding multimillion-dollar construction contracts to his sister and wife in return for kickbacks. Banjo Popoola, a U. S. -based Nigerian who worked as a building inspector with the City of St. Louis,…...
Foreign nationals arrested as City of Joburg targets illegal occupation of Sandton properties
59+ min ago (424+ words) Sandton property illegal occupation leads to arrests of undocumented foreign nationals. Speaking during an inspection outside a property at 41 B Adrien Street, Johannesburg MMC for Transport Kenny Kunene said multiple city departments and law enforcement agencies participated in the operation,…...
Full List: IGG Unveils Charges Against Parliament Staff
5+ hour, 4+ min ago (441+ words) KAMPALA " At least seven senior Parliament officials have been charged with embezzlement, causing financial loss and money laundering in a sweeping anti-corruption investigation that prosecutors say involved the diversion of billions of shillings from Parliament between 2023 and 2026. Charge sheets seen…...
Nigeria's Supreme Court Launches Electronic Filing to Speed Up Justice Delivery
1+ hour, 1+ min ago (501+ words) Thursday, 2 July 2026 15: 02 By Onuora Aninwobodo X @onnysilver The Supreme Court has launched an electronic case management and filing system, marking a major step toward digitising Nigeria's judicial process and improving the speed and efficiency of justice delivery. Chief Justice of…...
Kisumu unveils six-point plan to curb goons
3+ hour, 26+ min ago (164+ words) The measures include a crackdown on criminal gangs posing as security personnel, joint operations targeting criminal elements in the matatu sector and the. Authorities in Kisumu have unveiled a six-point plan to curb goonism and strengthen security, including a ban…...
Kenya, Italy sign security deal to combat crime
4+ hour, 19+ min ago (270+ words) Kenyan and Italian government officials after the signing of the security deal. [MINA] Kenya and Italy have signed a security deal to strengthen cooperation in preventing and combating crime. Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen signed the Letter of Intent for…...
World Bank Names Pontara Director for West Africa
1+ hour, 39+ min ago (419+ words) Mirage News BAMAKO, July 1, 2026 - The World Bank Group has announced the appointment of Nicola Pontara as Division Director for the Sahel countries - Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger, and Chad. In his new role, Mr. Pontara will lead the strategic dialogue with…...