Violent crime shows no sign of subsiding from 23,000 murders last year as 12 are killed in poor South African community

Violent crime shows no sign of subsiding from 23,000 murders last year as 12 are killed in poor South African community

Organised crime gangs have long vied for control of illegal mining and other activities in Johannesburg. Police did not provide a motive, saying the shooting is under investigation.

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What to know about Tanzania president’s ‘white collar hit squad’ after bloody chaos

What to know about Tanzania president’s ‘white collar hit squad’ after bloody chaos

President Samia Suluhu Hassan, who took office in 2021 after the death of her predecessor, took more than 97 per cent of the vote, according to an official tally. Her main rivals, Tundu Lissu of Chadema and Luhaga Mpina of ACT-Wazalendo, were barred from running.

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Restitution for police brutality in Kenya takes centre-stage at public prosecutor and police oversight agency forum in Kakamega 

Restitution for police brutality in Kenya takes centre-stage at public prosecutor and police oversight agency forum in Kakamega 

Country Director of International Justice Mission (IJM) Vincent Chahale urged the criminal justice system to ensure that police officers who abuse their powers are prosecuted, convicted and sentenced. He also urged for fast-tracking of police brutality cases and ensuring that the survivors get justice and are compensated.

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Criminologist outlines how, why 12 professions are most likely to motivate serial killers

Criminologist outlines how, why 12 professions are most likely to motivate serial killers

Research by criminologist Michael Arntfield suggests that certain professions are disproportionately likely to attract serial killers, revealing a troubling link between everyday roles and the potential for hidden criminal behaviours.

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