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South Africa’s top court bars repeat asylum applications

May 12, 2026 World Justice News 0

South Africa’s highest court has ruled that foreign nationals cannot reapply for asylum once their application has been rejected. The Constitutional Court said that allowing unlimited repeat applications without proper legislation in place could create […]

Former Zimbabwe leader Robert Mugabe’s son pleads guilty to pointing a gun in South Africa

April 19, 2026 World Justice News 0

The youngest son of Zimbabwe’s late former leader Robert Mugabe has pleaded guilty to pointing a firearm and illegally being in South Africa. Bellarmine Mugabe entered guilty pleas to the two charges after he was […]

Son of Robert Mugabe arrested in South Africa on suspicion of attempted murder

February 20, 2026 World Justice News 0

Police in South Africa have arrested the youngest son of Zimbabwe’s late former President Robert Mugabe, who is facing a charge of attempted murder after a reported shooting at a property in an upmarket suburb […]

Deportation of man with HIV to Zimbabwe blocked by UK Supreme Court

May 1, 2020 World Justice News 0

The deportation of a criminal to Zimbabwe has been stopped by the Supreme Court amid concerns his life would be shortened by HIV. Five justices unanimously ruled the case must be reconsidered in full by […]

Twelve dead as Zimbabwe crackdown continues

January 20, 2019 World Justice News 3

Human rights groups in Zimbabwe say at least 12 people have been killed during several days of violent protests sparked by a sharp rise in the price of fuel. Hospitals and clinics have reportedly treated […]

Army takes over in Zimbabwe – President Robert Mugabe ‘detained’

November 15, 2017 World Justice News 0

The military has seized control in Zimbabwe but has said President Robert Mugabe, in power since 1980, is safe. After seizing state TV, an army spokesman announced it was targeting people close to Mr Mugabe […]

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Ethiopian police arrest alleged leader of multi-million-dollar trafficking ring

July 22, 2026 0

Police in Ethiopia say they have arrested 17 suspects including the alleged leader of what they say is a multi-million-dollar international human trafficking network. The gang is accused of “the deaths of 60 migrants”, sexually […]

Human Rights

US Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship in blow to Trump

July 1, 2026 0

The US Supreme Court has ruled that babies born in the US have a constitutional right to citizenship, rejecting Donald Trump’s bid to end the 150-year-old policy. In a 6-3 decision, Chief Justice John Roberts ruled that […]

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Four men held over child marriage in Sierra Leone appear in landmark court case

June 28, 2026 0

For the first time since child marriage was banned in Sierra Leone two years ago, people accused of committing the crime have been brought to trial. Four men appeared at a High Court on Friday […]