South Africa Launches Major Probe After Anti-Migrant Leader’s Assassination
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South Africa Launches Major Probe After Anti-Migrant Leader’s Assassination

South African authorities have launched a specialized investigation into the assassination of Andile Mvuyelwa Somgxada, a prominent provincial leader of the anti-migrant organization March and March. Somgxada was fatally shot outside his home in Gauteng province, east of Johannesburg, earlier this month, succumbing to his injuries days later in hospital. The acting police chief, Lt […]
US Indicts Russian Operators of ‘Bulletproof’ Web Hosts Behind $62 Million Cybercrime Spree
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US Indicts Russian Operators of ‘Bulletproof’ Web Hosts Behind $62 Million Cybercrime Spree

Federal prosecutors in the United States have unsealed charges against three Russian nationals accused of operating “bulletproof” web hosting services that facilitated devastating cyberattacks against American businesses. The defendants, Alexander Volosovik, Kirill Zatolokin, and Yulia Pankova, allegedly ran Media Land and ML.Cloud from St. Petersburg. These platforms served as safe havens for cybercriminals and state-sponsored […]
South Africa’s Police Corruption Inquiry Nears Climax with ‘Cat’ Matlala’s Testimony
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South Africa’s Police Corruption Inquiry Nears Climax with ‘Cat’ Matlala’s Testimony

South Africa’s extensive inquiry into alleged police corruption, known as the Madlanga Commission, is poised for a pivotal moment as controversial businessman Vusimusi “Cat” Matlala is finally expected to provide his testimony. Matlala’s name has been a recurring feature throughout the 10-month proceedings, with numerous accusations linking him to a network of influence peddling within […]
Nigeria’s Fake Presidential Council Scandal: Alleged Ringleader Arrested After Evading Court
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Nigeria’s Fake Presidential Council Scandal: Alleged Ringleader Arrested After Evading Court

Law enforcement operatives in Nigeria have arrested Adeniyi Adeyemi Matthew, the self-proclaimed director-general of a fictitious government body known as the Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council (PFIPC). Matthew was apprehended in the southwestern state of Osun following a federal warrant issued by the High Court in Abuja. The arrest came after he failed to appear […]