A 59-year-old woman was disarmed after discharging a firearm at her home in Pretoria, which has raised concerns about firearm safety in Gauteng. This incident occurred just days after the death of influencer Ricardo Spies in a parking lot, further amplifying fears regarding gun-related incidents in the area, according to The Citizen.

A shooting at the Butte County Library in Chico, California, resulted in the deaths of two individuals, with an 18-year-old suspect arrested by police. The incident occurred on June 22, 2026, and police responded to a 911 call shortly after 5 p.m. on that day, according to AP.

St. Joseph’s Girls Senior School in Kitale has refuted claims that a student was arrested on campus with a firearm. In a statement released on June 24, 2026, the school administration labeled the reports as false and criticized Citizen Weekly for disseminating misleading information that could harm the school's reputation.

Sixteen pupils, aged between 15 and 18, died in a dormitory fire at Utumishi Girls' School last month. In response, Kenyan authorities have announced plans to charge students with murder in connection to the incident, according to BBC World.

Kenya has passed a controversial bill two years after protests led by the Gen Z movement resulted in violence and fatalities. The legislation has sparked debate and concern among various groups regarding its implications and the circumstances surrounding its approval, according to Al Jazeera.

A young boy from Zamfara State has gained public attention after sharing an emotional account of his father's death during a violent attack by bandits. In a video, he expressed his determination to join the army in response to the traumatic loss he experienced, highlighting the impact of violence in the region.