Niger’s transitional authorities have adopted a new penal code that significantly toughens penalties for the embezzlement of public funds, introducing life imprisonment and the death penalty for the most severe cases. The law, enacted through Ordinance No. 2026-09 of February 16, 2026, establishes a graduated scale of punishments linked to the amount of money stolen….
Egypt became the second African nation, after Morocco, to book a place in the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after defeating Australia 4-2 on penalties following a 1-1 draw after extra time in Dallas. Friday’s victory marked Egypt’s first-ever win in a World Cup knockout match and ended a run of…
Togo has introduced a new system of fixed penalties for common traffic offences, replacing the old practice of discretionary fines that often led to roadside bargaining with police officers. The government announced the measure earlier this week as part of a broader effort to improve road safety and reduce corruption during traffic stops. Under the…
Posted by OluwaFemi. on 13 March, 2025 under Sports 0 There was a moment of confusion and controversy, as Julian Alvarez’s penalty for Atletico Madrid against Real Madrid was chalked off during the shoot-out on Wednesday. Atletico, who lost the first leg 2-1 at the Bernabeu, had levelled the tie thanks to Conor Gallagher’s…
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) on Thursday proposed amendments to improve the efficiency and structure of its penalty recovery process. Inviting comments by December 6, the CCI said the proposed changes target procedural clarity and effectiveness in recovering penalties levied for violations of the Competition Act, 2002. “Based on the experience gained during implementation…
