Zambian Court Bans Party Supporters From Transport Minister’s Hearing

The Zambian tribunal set up by the country’s Chief Justice to probe allegations of corruption against communications and transport minister Dora Siliya on Tuesday banned supporters of the ruling Movement for Multiparty Democracy (MMD) from attending...

Zambian Judiciary Sets Up Inquiry Into Telecoms Sale

Zambia’s Chief Justice Ernest Sakala has announced the setting up of a four-member tribunal to probe acts of corruption and abuse of office allegedly committed by Transport and Communication Minister Dora Siliya during a process to sell the country’s...

High Court in Zambia Throws Out MP’s Injunction

Zambia’s opposition Patriotic Front (PF) President Michael Sata has successfully lodged his application to stand as a presidential candidate in next month’s election. Under Zambian laws aspiring candidates submit their application before...

Zimbabwe’s First Deputy Chief Justice Appointed By President Mugabe

Zimbabwe’s President Robert Mugabe has appointed the country’s first deputy chief justice in a move meant to strengthen the country’s judiciary, state radio reported here on Thursday.

South African Chief Justice Calls for Protection of the Judiciary From Attacks

The South African Chief Justice Pius Langa said on Friday that judges should be protected from unwarranted and unjustified attacks.

Pakistan’s Musharraf Sworn in As Civilian President

Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf has been sworn in as a civilian president for a new five-year term, calling it “a milestone” in Pakistan’s transition to democracy. The Pakistani leader took the oath of office Thursday, a day after...

Philippines Rights Group Praises Legal Measure That Helps Locate Missing Persons

A new legal measure in the Philippines intended to help stop extrajudicial killings and kidnappings is already producing results. So far, the missing persons have been found in about half the cases to which the new measure was applied. Douglas Bakshian...

Pakistan’s Ousted Chief Justice Addresses Lawyers Via Mobile Link

Pakistan’s ousted Supreme Court chief justice has urged his supporters to protest the country’s emergency rule, using a mobile-phone link to address a rally by the legal community. VOA’s Barry Newhouse reports from Islamabad that the...