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Chuck says IECMS to result in a seamless, interconnected justice system

Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Delroy Chuck, delivers the keynote address during the recent commissioning ceremony for new Justices of the Peace for St Thomas held at the Whispering Bamboo Cove Resort Hotel in Retreat. (Photo: Raymond …

United Capital Group acquires 5% stake in  Nigerian Exchange Group

United Capital Group has completed the acquisition of a 5 percent equity stake in the Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX Plc), securing a significant ownership in one of the most important institutions at the heart of Nigeria’s financial system. The transaction …

Human Rights Watch accuses Rwandan soldiers, M23 fighters of killing, torturing captured civilians in DR Congo

The Rwanda Defence Force has been accused of backing the M23 armed group to carry out forced recruitment and abusive detention of thousands of captured combatants and civilians in eastern DR Congo, between mid-2024 and December 2025.  The Human Rights …

Justice Minister promises digitisation of judicial system

  Justice Minister Delroy Chuck has declared that the government is moving to modernise the country's judicial system by digitising its operations.    Making his contribution to the Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on Wednesday afternoon …

Congo police crack down on protesters as African regimes seek to extend rule

Open this photo in gallery:A crowd of protesters gather near the parliament building in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo on Friday.Stringer/Reuters A violent crackdown by Congo’s security forces has cast a spotlight on a growing wave of African …

Global attacks on education surge by 40% in 2025: Report

Ukraine, Palestine among countries with most attacks on education The report highlights that the highest number of attacks were in Colombia, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Ethiopia, Haiti, Palestine, and Ukraine. Ukraine alone saw around 900 …

US-deported migrants face uncertainty in Congo

Dakar, June 15: It's an existence that Congo's president has described as "living the Congolese dream." For the 15 Latin Americans deported to the African nation under the Trump administration's widely criticized crackdown on migrants …

Why Rwanda’s crypto law matters more for payments than crypto

DR Congo: Rwanda, M23 Forcibly Recruit, Detain Thousands

(Nairobi) – Rwandan military forces and the M23 armed group carried out a campaign of forced recruitment and abusive detention of thousands of captured combatants and civilians in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, Human Rights Watch said in a report …

This Day in History – June 15

In this January 15, 2021, file photo, a health worker disinfects family members during a burial of a person who died from COVID-19, in Harare, Zimbabwe. Today is the 166th day of 2026. There are 199 days left in the year. TODAY’S HIGHLIGHT 1934: President …

The architecture of memory: How Partition lives in India

The history of modern India is not merely a history of institutions, elections, constitutions and governments. It is also a history of memory. Nations, no less than individuals, carry wounds. Some heal and become scars. Others remain open, shaping …

How Raoul Peck Became a Cinematic Griot

There’s a moment in Raoul Peck’s latest documentary Orwell: 2+2=5 when a photo of George Orwell as an infant appears on screen. The black-and-white portrait shows a never-named Indian caretaker cradling Orwell, then known as Eric Arthur Blair, in her arms …

Europe’s drift into Trump’s detention logic

What is emerging in Europe is not a clean policy shift but a gradual reorganisation of how state power is distributed across space. The centre keeps legal language and institutional identity. The periphery carries operational burden What is the most …

Nigerians, others buy $3.1bn airtime on credit

Mobile phone subscribers in Nigeria and other emerging markets borrowed airtime worth $3.18bn on credit in 2025, with Africa accounting for more than 94 per cent of the total, according to the latest financial statements of fintech firm Optasia. The …

Attacks on education, pupils and staff around the world up by 40%, says study

Attacks on education globally have surged by 40% with more than 8,556 recorded incidents and 10,600 students and staff killed, injured, abducted, arrested or otherwise harmed in 2024 and 2025, according to new research. Attacks were reported in 83 …

Who buys Rwanda’s smuggled coltan? The global journey of conflict coltan from DRC to the world's electronics

Conflict coltan smuggled from the war-torn Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is finding its way into global markets and popular consumer products, despite due diligence systems Where have over 2,000 tonnes of smuggled conflict coltan gone? These …

Appeal hearing begins for Rwandan Doctor convicted over 1994 genocide

The appeal trial of Eugène Rwamucyo, a former Rwandan doctor sentenced to 27 years in prison for complicity in the 1994 genocide against the Tutsis, opened in Paris on Tuesday. The 67-year-old maintains his innocence and faces the possibility of a life …

FG drives AfCFTA strategy, opens RwandAir cargo corridor

Key points Trade Minister Dr. Jumoke Oduwole announced heightened regulatory efforts to boost Nigeria’s export competitiveness under the AfCFTA. A strategic air cargo corridor was opened with RwandAir to dramatically reduce regional transit costs for …

Inside Rwanda’s new virtual assets law primed to protect investors, consumers

Douglas Standriff Releases Analysis of the Factors That Drive Personal Injury Settlement Outcomes in Paramus

Legal analysis examines how liability, medical evidence, damages evaluation, and insurance resources influence personal injury claim value under New Jersey law PARAMUS, NJ, UNITED STATES, June 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Douglas Standriff, a …

Rice & Kendig Highlights Critical Safety Risks for National Distracted Driving Awareness Month

SHREVEPORT, LA, UNITED STATES, June 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In observance of National Distracted Driving Awareness Month this April, Rice & Kendig Injury Lawyers is launching a community-focused initiative to educate Northwest Louisiana …

Legitt AI Announces Major Enhancements to Repo Analyzer, Strengthening AI-Powered Contract Analysis at Scale

The improved Legitt AI Repo Analyzer is trained on 300,000+ clauses, supports 25 legal jurisdictions, and is built to help businesses contract repositories. SAN FRANCISCO, CA, UNITED STATES, June 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Legitt AI, an AI- …

US Navy Veterans Lung Cancer & Mesothelioma Advocate Offers Direct Access to The Nation's Leading Lawyers for ...

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, June 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The US Navy Veterans Mesothelioma & Lung Cancer Advocate is reaching out to navy ship, submarine, or shipyard veterans who have developed mesothelioma or lung cancer due to …

IS3WARE and Privacy Horizon Inc. Partner to Deliver Integrated Privacy, Security, and Accreditation Conformance Solution

IS3WARE and Privacy Horizon Inc. Partner to Deliver Integrated Privacy, Security, and Accreditation Conformance Solution and Services Worldwide LEESBURG, VA, UNITED STATES, June 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- IS3WARE and Privacy Horizon Inc. …

McMillan Law Group Announces Free Walk-In Legal Consultation Day in San Diego on August 1, 2026

Award-Winning Attorney Julian McMillan Will Provide Complimentary One-on-One Legal Consultations Throughout the Day. SAN DIEGO, CA, UNITED STATES, June 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- McMillan Law Group, one of California's leading consumer …

Zylpha Celebrates 7,000 Users as Demand for Digital Court Bundling Continues to Rise

Zylpha, a leading provider of electronic court bundling solutions for UK law firms, today announced a major milestone: the platform has surpassed 7,000 users. SOUTHAMPTON, HAMPSHIRE, UNITED KINGDOM, June 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Zylpha …

Troubling Election Law Changes Buried in a Broader Reform Package

North Carolina House Bill 958 Defends Entrenched Politicians From Surging Independent Voters RALEIGH, NC, UNITED STATES, June 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- At a time when Unaffiliated voters represent the largest and fastest growing voting bloc …

Rental Application Delays Highlight the Need for Clearer Screening Workflows

You applied for the apartment 11 days ago. You did everything right, but the background check was still "pending," and the landlord already moved on. DENVER, CO, UNITED STATES, June 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Renting an apartment …

Splatt Lawyers’ Accident Compensation Team Welcomes New Queensland E-Scooter and E-Bike Laws

The Accident Compensation team at Splatt Lawyers applauds the QLD government's July 1, 2026 introduction of new laws to improve e-bike and e-scooter safety. BRISBANE, QUEENSLAND, AUSTRALIA, June 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Splatt Lawyers …

LAS VEGAS FAMILY LAWYER AND FAMILY COURT JUDICIAL CANDIDATE JENNIFER ISSO LAUNCHES BEST FAMILY LAWYERS

Las Vegas family lawyer Jennifer Isso expands legal services through Best Family Lawyers, bringing experience from more than 10,000 legal matters. LAS VEGAS, NV, UNITED STATES, June 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Family lawyer and Clark County …

REGISTRATION OPENS FOR ADAO'S 21ST ASBESTOS AWARENESS AND PREVENTION CONFERENCE ON SEP. 25 - 26, 2026 | WASHINGTON, D.C.

Experts, Advocates, Patients, and Policymakers Unite to Advance Asbestos Science, Prevention, Policy, and Justice WASHINGTON DC, WA, UNITED STATES, June 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) today …

Georgia Attorney George McCranie Releases New Immigration Book to Help Families Navigate the Path to Legal Status

Attorney George McCranie releases "Your Path To Freedom" (3rd Ed.), a clear guide helping families navigate U.S. immigration and secure their legal status. GA, UNITED STATES, June 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Georgia Attorney George …

How Los Angeles Homeowners Sell a House in Foreclosure and Stop the Auction in 2026

A recent Los Angeles short sale stopped a foreclosure auction on its scheduled date. Here's how underwater homeowners can sell before the gavel falls. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, June 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A Los Angeles …

Razumich & Associates Launches Lifetime Platinum Defense Membership Program

Indianapolis firm Razumich & Associates offers 24/7 attorney access, free monthly consultations, and lifetime benefits via a one-time Platinum membership IN, UNITED STATES, June 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Razumich & Associates, PC, an …

WALMART AGREES to BLOCK SALES of SKIN LIGHTENERS CONTAINING MERCURY

Action Taken in Response to California's Proposition 65 Legal Notice SAN FRANCISCO, CA, UNITED STATES, June 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On June 10th, the Mercury Policy Project, a project of the Tides Center, settled a legal dispute under …

Seattle University School of Law Family Law Center Wins National Innovation Award for AI Initiative

Insight Into Academia recognized the Center's innovative use of AI to improve access to justice for domestic violence survivors. SEATTLE, WA, UNITED STATES, June 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today, Seattle University School of Law's …

Mann Law Provides Client-Focused Personal Injury Representation Across Maine

YARMOUTH, ME, UNITED STATES, June 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Mann Law, a Maine-based personal injury firm, continues to provide individuals and families across the state with highly experienced, compassionate legal representation during challenging …

Law Eagles of America Opens 2026 Membership, Giving Attorneys a New Way to Stand Out

SHERIDAN, WY, UNITED STATES, June 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Law Eagles of America, a national attorney recognition organization, today announced that 2026 membership is now open. The program is built to help attorneys stand out in a crowded …

FLEOA Applauds Enactment of the Secure America Act

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, June 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association (FLEOA) today welcomed the enactment of the Secure America Act, landmark legislation providing critical funding for the Department …