Burkina Faso’s military government plans to reinstate the death penalty and introduce stricter social and criminal laws as part of a broader justice reform.
Burkina Faso reinstates death penalty as junta pushes legal overhaul Read More »
Joseph Kabila faces a demand for execution in Congo as prosecutors press treason and war crimes charges against the former president.
Congo prosecutor seeks death penalty for Joseph Kabila Read More »
Nigeria’s drug enforcement agency seeks life sentences and the death penalty for counterfeit drug sellers amid a nationwide crackdown on fake medicine.
Nigeria cracks down on fake medicine with harsh penalties Read More »
The Democratic Republic of Congo is preparing to execute over 170 people convicted of armed robbery.
Congo transfers 170 death row convicts for execution Read More »
Zimbabwe has abolished the death penalty, with President Mnangagwa signing a law that commutes death row sentences.
UN welcomes Zimbabwe’s move to abolish the death penalty Read More »
A military tribunal in the Democratic Republic of Congo sentenced 13 soldiers to death on charges including murder, looting, and desertion.
13 Congolese soldiers sentenced to death for military crimes Read More »
Zimbabwe has abolished the death penalty, a significant step for the country that last carried out an execution nearly two decades ago.
Zimbabwe president signs law abolishing capital punishment Read More »
At least 23 Congolese soldiers are facing the death penalty or long prison sentences for alleged desertion, rape, and other crimes committed during the ongoing conflict in the country’s east.
Desertion charges filed against 23 Congolese soldiers Read More »
The military regime in Burkina Faso is planning to reintroduce the death penalty, despite international condemnation of capital punishment.
Burkina Faso moves to reintroduce capital punishment Read More »
A total of 51 people went on trial in September in the DRC over the alleged May coup attempt.
DRC begins appeal process for 37 convicted in failed coup Read More »
