Zimbabwe Takes Major Step Towards Abolishing Death Penalty

By : Lloyd Mahachi Zimbabwe’s Senate has approved a bill to abolish the death penalty. This is a big step towards eliminating this form of punishment in the country. The bill was passed on Thursday and will now be sent to President Emmerson Mnangagwa for his signature. It is expected that he will sign the […]

Mozambique Election Protests Turn Deadly: 3 Killed, 66 Injured in Latest Clashes

By : Lloyd Mahachi Three people were killed and 66 injured in Mozambique’s capital, Maputo, during protests over the disputed election results. The clashes between police and demonstrators resulted in widespread violence, with reports of live ammunition and tear gas being used against protesters. The protests, which drew thousands of people, were sparked by allegations […]

Nigeria’s Death Penalty Controversy: Children Might Face Execution

By : Lloyd Mahachi Nigeria’s legal system has come under fire for allowing children as young as 14 to face the death penalty. This disturbing trend has sparked widespread outrage, with human rights groups condemning the country’s use of capital punishment, particularly against minors. The Nigerian Constitution permits the death penalty, citing it as a […]

AFRICA ON THE BRINK OF HISTORY: ABOLISH THE DEATH PENALTY

By : Lloyd Mahachi Amnesty International marks World Day Against the Death Penalty with a call to action, urging Gambia, Kenya, and Zimbabwe to abolish the death penalty once and for all. These three sub-Saharan African countries are poised to join the growing list of nations that have rejected this cruel punishment. On October 10, […]