Latest reporting on Law and order (topic): 120 stories, most recently on 18 October 2026. Source-linked and updated as new reports are published.
Police in Lira City are investigating the suspected suicide of music producer Sam Lolo, 38, whose body was discovered hanging inside a room at his studio after friends became concerned about his prolonged absence.
Arts & Culture · Nile Post · Latest (Uganda) ·
Rahul leads sit-in at Akashvani Bhawan after protest march to ECI headquarters stopped; LoP says PM Modi “stole votes to hijack the country”; Opposition leaders demand CEC’s removal, scrapping of SIR and restoration of deleted voters in rolls
Elections · The Hindu · National ·
The Bench directs the DGP to hand over the case files to the CBI and start disciplinary proceedings against the police officers concerned
Courts & Constitution · The Hindu · National ·
10 MPs among those detained after protesters breach police barricades; Gandhi siblings later removed from Akashvani Bhawan sit-in
Parliament · The Hindu · National ·
President Cyril Ramaphosa has lifted the precautionary suspension of police commissioner General Fannie Masemola, clearing the way for him to return to the helm of the South African Police Service on Monday, following the withdrawal of criminal charges against him.
Africa · Daily Maverick · Latest (South Africa) ·
Government approves Rajamahendravaram Police Commissionerate, directs DGP to reorganize posts and establish three-zone HQ with IP-level Commissioner.
Policy & Governance · The Hindu · National ·
Chandrasekhar said that the CPI(M) had misused the State police for 10 years to fix political opponents by foisting false cases on them and the V.D. Satheesan government was following the same path
Courts & Constitution · The Hindu · National ·
A MAC’s Motorcycle Club member was killed in a shooting in Pretoria recently, and a Crusaders biker was arrested. What followed was a stream of videos posted to social media showing individuals in MAC’s apparel clashing with Crusaders.
Africa · Daily Maverick · Latest (South Africa) ·
Argentine demonstrators clashed with police on Thursday at a major protest in Buenos Aires over budget-slashing President Javier Milei's higher education spending. The main demonstration outside parliament by thousands of university students and staff, trade unionists and opposition activists…
World · France 24 · World ·
A source close to the investigation said the 31-year-old lock was found in cardiac arrest in a shower cubicle that was locked from the inside. The public prosecutor in La Rochelle, western France, confirmed that an investigation had been opened to determine the cause of death, which occurred on the…
Africa · France 24 · World ·
This October marks 10 years since French police dismantled the notorious Calais "Jungle" camp. FRANCE 24's Claire Paccalin returns to the region to explore what has changed for migrants over the past decade.
World · France 24 · World ·
The murder of a young mother has once again sparked debate in Iran over so-called honor killings, the social acceptance of violence against women and the lack of protection for people vulnerable to misogynist violence.
World · DW · World ·
A Delhi Court on Friday sentenced former Aam Aadmi Party councillor Tahir Hussain to two years in jail after convicting him for the offence of abetment of rioting in relation to a North-East Delhi...
Courts & Constitution · LiveLaw · Courts ·
More than 300 people, including children as young as seven, joined the ‘Lehra Do Tiranga’ march in Delhi’s Connaught Place to demand accountability, defying police curbs on protests.
National Politics · ThePrint · Politics ·
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Court of Appeal has affirmed the Inspector-General's independent command over police officers, dismissing appeals by the National Police Service Commission (NPSC) and the Law Society of Kenya (LSK) against a ruling that barred the commission from recruiting uniformed…
Africa · AllAfrica · Latest ·
The Bishop of Mukono Diocese, the Rt. Rev. Enos Kitto Kagodo, has condemned reported acts of violence and kidnapping in Njeru, Buikwe District, calling on those involved to abandon the practices and embrace peace. Bishop...
Africa · Nile Post · Latest (Uganda) ·
The family of detained lawyer Erias Lukwago says his health is deteriorating as uncertainty over his bail application deepens, with his brother revealing that their elderly mother is also struggling with his prolonged absence.
Africa · Nile Post · Latest (Uganda) ·
As the US attacks the ICC, Kuala Lumpur welcomes a leader the court’s prosecutor wants arrested.
World · Al Jazeera · Latest ·
New Delhi, Oct 16 (PTI) The Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon organisers on Friday announced that runners at this year’s edition will not pass through Rail Bhawan, Sansad Marg and Patel Chowk as they unveiled a revised route amid ongoing protests against the Election Commission of India.
Sports · ThePrint · Sport ·
Three police officers and a light-and-sound technician sustain injuries; major catastrophe averted as incident happened minutes after conclusion of event’s inauguration by Forest Minister Shibu Baby John
State Politics · The Hindu · National ·
The Health Minister Satya Kumar Yadav says 220 of 236 candidates from the constituency cleared the recent Agniveer recruitment after coaching; the programme is backed by Samskruti Seva Samithi and S.V. Defence Academy
Elections · The Hindu · National ·
New Delhi, Oct 16 (PTI) PGTI president Kapil Dev on Friday requested authorities to facilitate the movement of golf fans who want to witness the star-studded D P World India Championship amid police restrictions to manage ongoing protests in the city while urging Gen Z to “take the time to listen…
Sports · ThePrint · Sport ·
The police use a mild lathi-charge to disperse activists of both parties
National Politics · The Hindu · National ·
[Scrolla] Masemola was placed on precautionary suspension in April 2026 after appearing in court on charges linked to a R360-million police health services tender. Lieutenant General Puleng Dimpane has served as acting National Police Commissioner, and Ramaphosa says she served with distinction.
Africa · AllAfrica · Latest ·