insert_link Namibia Oshikoto Police Call for Stronger Partnerships to Tackle Rising Crime With crime on the rise in the country, Oshikoto Regional Commander, Commissioner Teopolina Kalompo-Nashikaku, emphasized the importance of strengthening collaboration with various stakeholders to effectively combat criminal activities. This report is by our northern correspondent, Maria Namupala. today28 January, 2025
insert_link South Africa South Africa’s Security Industry Regulator Investigates Criminal Allegations Against Providers The Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority of South Africa has launched investigations into allegations of some security providers who are engaging in criminal activities across the country. Spokesperson Azwi-faneli Tshisi-kamulilo says two incidents were reported in the Western Cape and KwaZulu-Natal of security providers involved in extortion activities and other companies are practicing that nationwide: today20 January, 2025
insert_link Africa Kenya police say over 270 arrested for criminal acts during Tuesday protests Kenyan police said they have arrested more than 270 people masquerading as protesters who are suspected of going on a criminal rampage during anti-government rallies on Tuesday. Widespread looting and property damage was reported during the youth-led demonstrations in various cities across the country, which some protesters said had been infiltrated by "goons". "Security forces across the country singled out suspects found engaging in criminal activities in […] today3 July, 2024
insert_link Uncategorized Mungiki, Kenya’s violent youth gang, serves many purposes: how identity, politics and crime keep it alive By Bodil Folke Frederiksen, Roskilde University Kenya has scores of youth gangs known for their violence and links to the politically powerful. None is more infamous than the Mungiki movement, with a past membership estimated to be at least a million. Though banned, it’s constantly in the news as a tool or target of big political players. Bodil Folke Frederiksen, who has studied Mungiki as part of […] today15 February, 2024
