Ghana: Police Picks Up Student Over Publication of Obscene Material Online

[Ghanaian Times] The Cyber Vetting and Enforcement Team of the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) has arrested a student, Nhyira Papa Kojo Egyir Hayford, over publication of obscene material online. Source

Kenya: 12 Rifles Surrendered in West Pokot Amid Disarmament Push

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Residents of Pokot Central Sub-County in West Pokot County have voluntarily surrendered twelve illegal firearms at Marich Police Station, the National Police Service (NPS) confirmed Monday. Source

Africa: Wafcon Postponement a Blessing in Disguise for 'Divided' Banyana Banyana

[Daily Maverick] Despite the Women's Africa Cup of Nations being haphazardly postponed, the action may provide Banyana Banyana with some time to fix their internal issues. Source

Nigeria: Nigeria's Failing Road Transport System Leaves Commuters At the Mercy of Robbers

[IPS] Abuja -- Abimbola David still remembers being robbed twice in taxis in Abuja, Nigeria's capital. The most recent incident occurred in 2023 when the robbers, who pretended to be passengers, took her belongings while the car was moving. Source

Liberia: Bishop Brown Warns Ongoing Demolitions Could Haunt Boakai's Legacy - Urges President to Engage Landowners to Prevent Chaos, Mass Displacement

[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- The former President of the Liberia Council of Churches (LCC) Bishop Kortu Brown has called on the Unity Party (UP) led-government of President Joseph Nyuma Boakai to desist from threatening the livelihoods of ordinary Liberians by demolishing their homes and businesses in Monrovia and other parts of the country. Source

Liberia: Ghanaian Envoy Assures Justice Will Prevail in Murder of Liberian, Reaffirms Continuation Bond Between Both Nations

[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- Ghanaian Ambassador accredited to Liberia, Godwin Baletum Amonzem, has expressed regret over the recent brutal killing of a 26-year-old Liberian national, Austin Tengbeh in Ghana. Source

Liberia: Ex-President Sirleaf Lashes Lawmakers in Capitol Speech, Calls Low Representation of Women Embarrassing

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Liberia: Leaked Audios, Documents Reveal Conflicting Accounts in Ldea Probe Into Confiscated Cash, Agency Says Funds Deposited At Cbl Pending Investigation

[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- The Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency (LDEA) is facing renewed scrutiny following leaked audios and internal documents that reveal conflicting accounts regarding the seizure of a large amount of cash during a drug arrest at the Bo Waterside border in Grand Cape Mount County. Source

Liberia: Broken Land Systems Risk Liberia's Future

[New Dawn] Monrovia -- Land disputes in Liberia have reached alarming levels, threatening not only the nation's social stability but also its economic development prospects. The failure to address the growing crisis is undermining public trust in institutions and perpetuating cycles of violence and uncertainty. Source

Liberia: Blocked Drainages Threaten $100m Japan Freeway and Key Monrovia Roads, Engineers Warn

[Liberian Investigator] Blocked drainage systems packed with garbage and stagnant water are threatening the structural lifespan of the Japan Freeway, the $100 million highway rebuilt with Japanese grant aid, as well as other key road corridors in Monrovia, engineers and residents warn. Source

Liberia: Bility's 'Letter From Saclepea' Calls for Truthful Politics and Honest Opposition in Liberia

[Liberian Investigator] Monrovia -- Musa Hassan Bility, political leader of the Citizens Movement for Change (CMC) and Representative of Nimba County Electoral District #7, has issued a reflective and strongly worded political commentary urging Liberian politicians to abandon what he describes as the culture of dishonesty and distortion that often characterizes the country's opposition politics. Source

South Africa: South Africa Is Bleeding to Death - and It's Because of Guns

[GroundUp] It's time to treat gun violence as a public health crisis Source