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Justice - 8 February 2026
Congolese Lawyers Move to Halt DRC-US Mineral Deal
February 5, 2026 - Congolese lawyers and human rights groups have filed a lawsuit with the Constitutional Court of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) seeking to halt the country’s mining deal with the United States.
By Sarah Ndaya - 3 min read
Justice - 8 February 2026
Call for Investigations After Assassination of Civil Society Leader in Ituri
Ituri DRC, February 6, 2026 - The Ituri Civil Society Coordination has confirmed the assassination of Désiré Malo Dra, president of the Bahema Badjere civil society, and called on justice and security authorities to…
By Amina Kabasele - 3 min read
Justice - 8 February 2026
US Lawyer Expelled Over Opposition Ties
Kampala Uganda, 4 February 2026 - Ugandan security forces have expelled US lawyer Robert Amsterdam, who represented opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu (Bobi Wine). Human rights activist Jeffrey Smith was also expelled.
By Amina Kabasele - 3 min read
Justice - 1 February 2026
Malian Communications Minister Meets CEOs of Orange Mali and Huawei
Bamako, January 22, 2026 - Mali’s Minister of Communication, Digital Economy, and Administrative Modernization, Alhamdou Ag Ilyène, met on Thursday with the newly appointed CEOs of Orange Mali, Leyti N’Diaye, and…
By Jean-Marc Okito - 3 min read
Justice - 1 February 2026
Minister Mamoudou Kassogué Receives Canadian Chargé d’Affaires
Bamako, January 23, 2026 - The Minister of Justice and Human Rights, Keeper of the Seals, Mr. Mamoudou Kassogué, received Ms. Lee-Anne Hermann, Chargé d’affaires of the Canadian Embassy in Mali and Niger, in an official audience.
By Amina Kabasele - 3 min read
Justice - 1 February 2026
Malian Justice Minister Welcomes New Bar Association Council Members
Bamako, January 21, 2026 - The Ministry of Justice and Human Rights hosted the presentation of the new members of the Malian Bar Association Council to Minister Mamoudou Kassogue on Wednesday.
By Amina Kabasele - 3 min read
Justice - 1 February 2026
Malian Justice Minister Meets Canadian Embassy Chargé d’Affaires
Bamako, January 24, 2026 - Minister of Justice and Human Rights, Keeper of the Seals, Mamoudou Kassogue, received Ms.
By Jean-Marc Okito - 3 min read
Justice - 1 February 2026
Former PM Moussa Mara Denounces Trial as Attack on Freedom
Bamako, January 19, 2026 - During an appeal hearing in Bamako, former Prime Minister Moussa Mara described the proceedings against him as “meaningless” and an attack on freedom of expression.
By Amina Kabasele - 3 min read
Justice - 24 January 2026
Political Opponent Nathanaël Onokomba Appears Before High Military Court
Kinshasa DRC, January 21, 2026 - Following his transfer to Ndolo Military Prison, young political activist Nathanaël Onokomba appeared before a magistrate of the High Military Court of Kinshasa/Gombe on Wednesday.
By Sarah Ndaya - 3 min read
Justice - 24 January 2026
DRC Challenges $4 Billion Claim by US Company PayServices
Kinshasa/Washington January 14, 2026 - The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is contesting a lawsuit filed by the American firm PayServices, which seeks $4 billion in damages in a US federal court.
By Jean-Marc Okito - 3 min read
Justice - 24 January 2026
Lieutenant General Philémon Yav Rejects Accusations of Treason and Links to Rwanda
Kinshasa DRC, January 21, 2026 - Lieutenant General Philémon Yav Irung, former commander of the Third Defense Zone of the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo (FARDC), has publicly rejected accusations…
By Jean-Marc Okito - 3 min read
Justice - 24 January 2026
Central African Republic Court Confirms Touadéra’s Presidential Victory
Bangui, Central African Republic - January 20, 2026 - The Constitutional Court of the Central African Republic (CAR) has officially confirmed the victory of President Faustin-Archange Touadéra in the December 28, 2025…
By Jean-Marc Okito - 3 min read