Two sons are being held at Kagadi Central police station in Uganda over the alleged beheading of their 95-year-old mother, Angela Kabagenzi, following a dispute over family land. According to The Observer, the suspects, identified as Bijja Peter and Insigoma of Matuntu A village, Bwikara sub-county in Kagadi district, are accused of killing Kabagenzi on Saturday night and dumping her body. Police investigations into the incident are reportedly ongoing.

A French woman named Yasmina has reportedly been rescued in Pakistan after allegedly being held captive by her husband for 12 years. She claims that she and her five children were isolated from the outside world during this period. The details surrounding her rescue and the circumstances of her captivity are still emerging, according to BBC World.

A court has issued protection orders against KDF captain Kaunga, who is accused of murdering his wife, Ann Mugweru. The orders were requested by Serah Nyokabi Mugweru, a relative of the victim, who reported that Kaunga continued to threaten and intimidate her family members while in custody.

The lynching of Malama Ummulkhair Muhammad in Maraban Jos, Kaduna State, has raised serious concerns about mob justice and the effectiveness of law enforcement in protecting individuals in their custody. Her husband has alleged that police handed her over to a mob, highlighting the dangers associated with such actions. This incident has sparked renewed discussions on the responsibilities of law enforcement agencies.

A disturbing image of a restrained Palestinian detainee has caused significant distress for two mothers in Gaza, both of whom believe the detainee is their son. The photograph has intensified their anguish as they seek clarity about their children's fates amid ongoing conflict.

Juma Ramadhan, a 21-year-old, has been arrested by the Dar es Salaam Special Police for allegedly murdering his father, Ramadhan Jaffary, aged 47, and burying him in the deceased's house. Police Commander Jumanne Muliro reported that on June 16, 2026, they received a report from relatives about Jaffary's disappearance. Following an investigation, authorities discovered the body buried in a room of his house in Kwembe Luguruni, Ubungo District.