Law enforcement agencies in South Africa have launched a manhunt after a prisoner identified as Madiba escaped from the Rooigrond Maximum Correctional Centre near Mahikeng on Sunday. According to The Citizen, as many as eight officials could face suspension in connection with the escape, and the Department of Correctional Services is involved in the search effort. The circumstances of the escape, including how the inmate managed to flee the maximum-security facility, have not been detailed in the report.

A queen from Kwara has shared her harrowing experience regarding the kidnapping of 18 worshippers and the murder of her 14-year-old son by bandits. The kidnappers are reportedly demanding a ransom of N280 million for the release of the worshippers. The queen has made a public plea regarding the situation.

A court has issued an arrest warrant for former NEDP official Daniel Onsomu, who is facing charges of fraud. According to reports, he allegedly obtained Sh2.05 million from Daniel Nyakundi Osiemo between September 8 and October 6, 2022. The case is being heard at the Kibera Chief Magistrate’s Court.

Witness K is currently testifying before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry, stating that he was unaware of the true value of the stolen precious stones involved in the case.

Andrew Nabimanya, known as Ninye Tabz and a supporter of the National Unity Platform (NUP), has been released on police bond after spending five days in detention. He was detained by unknown security operatives near the former NUP headquarters in Kampala. His release occurred at the Central Police Station in Kampala.

A High Court judge in Kenya has ordered the shareholding structure of Nightigale (EA) Limited, the firm behind a Sh15 billion fibre-optic programme, to be referred to the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission, removing the Attorney-General's protection over the deal. According to Kenya Insights, the ruling reopens scrutiny of businesswoman Mary Wambui Mungai, whose record reportedly includes a collapsed Sh2.2 billion tax case, a Sh9.8 billion KNTC rice and edible-oil contract, and an Sh8.267 billion bank default affecting her flagship hotel.