Lusaka: Zambian opposition leader and presidential election runner-up Brian Mundubile was in police custody and undergoing questioning, as reported by the state broadcaster ZNBC. This development follows two weeks after a disputed presidential electio…
Nigerian Armed Groups Collect Nearly $6 Million in Ransoms, Study Reveals
Lagos: Courts across Nigeria have reopened following a three-day closure, marking the resumption of judicial activities in the country. The brief closure had temporarily halted court proceedings, affecting many ongoing cases and legal processes.
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Zambia: Closing Courts Curbs Access to Justice
Lusaka: Zambian authorities suddenly closed and cordoned off the courts without credible explanation on August 24, 2026, effectively blocking the filing of any legal challenges to the results of the August 13 presidential election, Human Rights Watch …
Zambia Shuts Down Court System
Lusaka: Human rights groups and the law association demand an explanation as Zambia completely shuts down its court system. This unexpected move has raised concerns among citizens and various stakeholders regarding the implications for justice and gov…
Zambia’s General Elections Results Acknowledged by EU
Zambia: The European Union (EU) has acknowledged the announcement by the Electoral Commission of Zambia regarding the results of the general elections held on 13 August, which saw the re-election of President Hakainde Hichilema. The EU’s statement com…