Home ••• Newswires by Industry • Countries • U.S. States • World Media Directory

Prisons News ••• Topics • Countries • U.S. States

Africa Prisons News ••• Topics • Africa Media Directory

Africa Prisons Newswire

Get by Email • RSS

Published on 08:04 GMT

Tunisian Jew arrested in Djerba, social media claims arrest politically motivated

A Jewish man from the Tunisian island of Djerba was reportedly arrested on Sunday night after having been sentenced in absentia to seven years in prison, according to Arabic media and the Tunisian Jewish community. Videos were published showing groups of …

Source: The Jerusalem Post - Center-right
Published on 04:03 GMT

'Waited For Death': Ex-detainees Recount Horrors Of Sudan's RSF Prisons

For almost two years, Emad Mouawad had been repeatedly shuttled from one Sudanese paramilitary-run detention centre to another, terrified each day would be his last. The 44-year-old Egyptian merchant spent years selling home appliances in neighbouring …

Source: International Business Times - Label Pending
Published on 06:07 GMT

SERAP Asks Akpabio, Abbas To Withdraw Bill To Jail Nigerians For Not Voting

LAGOS – The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called on Senate President Godswill Akpabio and House of Representatives Speaker, Tajudeen Abbas, to withdraw a bill that seeks to penalise eligible voters who fail to participate in …

Source: Daily Independent - Label Pending
Published on 07:15 GMT

Former PSL star gives details of 9-month jail ordeal after being accused of sexual assault

A former Premier Soccer League player has come out to narrate how he ended up spending nine months in prison after being accused of assault The former South African junior international didn't live up to expectations in his football career after …

Source: Briefly - Neutral
Published on 10:40 GMT

Morocco reinforces its digital policies

In a context of increasing vigilance over the use of social networks, Morocco has adopted a firm stance to confront those who, through these platforms, deliberately attack the country's image and its foreign relations. The recent prison sentence of an …

Source: Atalayar - Uncategorized
Published on 04:23 GMT

SERAP to sue NASS over bill to jail abstaining eligible voters

Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has asked the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, to withdraw the bill, which contains provisions to jail any Nigerian of voting age …

Source: The Guardian (Nigeria) - Uncategorized
Published on 08:35 GMT

Three Nigerians Face Up To 60 Years In U.S. Prison For $4.5Million Money Laundering Scheme

Three Nigerian nationals based in the United States—Olumide Olorunfunmi, Samson Amos, and Emmanuel Unuigbe—could face a combined 60-year prison sentence after pleading guilty to a multimillion-dollar money laundering conspiracy linked to romance scams and …

Source: Sahara Reporters - Left-wing
Published on 09:02 GMT

Nigeria’s Twisted Power Stage: A Wife’s Pain, A Husband’s Co...

It all began on Friday, a day that should have been ordinary, peaceful. George was supposed to be home. They had planned for Sunday—a simple church outing, a moment of sanctuary from the turmoil that had begun to engulf their lives. Florence held on to …

Source: Modern Ghana - Neutral
Published on 01:38 GMT

Three US-based Nigerians face 60-year jail for money laundering

Three Nigerians based in the United States of America, Olumide Olorunfunmi, Samson Amos and Emmanuel Unuigbe, could be sentenced to a combined jail term of 60 years for alleged money laundering to the tune of $4.5m. PUNCH Metro learnt in a statement by the …

Source: Punch - Uncategorized
Published on 00:53 GMT

SERAP rejects N’Assembly bill seeking to jail non-voters

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project has called on Senate President Godswill Akpabio, and House of Representatives Speaker, Tajudeen Abbas, to immediately withdraw a bill seeking to impose a six-month jail term or a fine of N100,000 or both …

Source: Punch - Uncategorized
Published on 00:34 GMT

US secures extradition of UK-based Nigerian for suspected fraud

Nigerian suspected fugitive, Ehis Akhimie, has been extradited from the United Kingdom to the United States to face charges related to organised crime, including an international fraud scheme targeting elderly consumers in the U.S. The US Department of …

Source: Punch - Uncategorized
Published on Mar 30, 2025

Tunisia – Death of a businessman in detention

Mariem Ghedamsi announced on Sunday morning, March 30, 2025, the passing of her father, Ali Ghedamsi, a 65-year-old businessman who was being held in Messaadine Prison in Sousse. He had been incarcerated since November 18, 2024, in connection with a money …

Source: Tunisie Numerique - Neutral
Published on Mar 30, 2025

DA demands proactive measures to address prison smuggling networks

Party reiterates call for expanded virtual court hearings to reduce detainee movement — a key channel for contraband entering prisons DA demands proactive measures to address prison smuggling networks 28 March 2025 The Democratic Alliance (DA) has written …

Source: Politicsweb - Right-wing
Published on Mar 30, 2025

SERAP Threatens To Sue National Assembly Over Bill To Jail Nigerians Six Months For Failing To Vote

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has demanded the immediate withdrawal of a proposed bill that seeks to punish Nigerians who fail to vote in national and state elections. The bill, currently before the National Assembly, …

Source: Information Nigeria - Neutral
Published on Mar 30, 2025

Otti condemns inmate mistreatment, plans prison renovations in Abia

Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, has decried the inhuman treatment of inmates at Nigeria’s Correctional Centers, announcing plans to renovate the state’s Correctional Centers. He therefore advocated for the humane treatment of inmates at various …

Source: The Guardian (Nigeria) - Uncategorized
Published on Mar 30, 2025

12 killed in clash between Nigerian troops and anti-Israel Quds Day protesters

ABUJA, Nigeria — The Nigerian military on Sunday accused “outrageously violent” protesters at a pro-Palestinian, anti-Israel procession in the capital Abuja of opening fire at security forces on Friday, triggering violence that killed 12 people. According …

Source: The Times of Israel - Uncategorized
Published on Mar 30, 2025

South African17-year-old boy jailed for raping three minor boys on several occasions

A 17-year-old boy has been sentenced to an effective 12 years in prison after being convicted of r@ping three young boys multiple times between 2021 and his arrest. The Calvinia Regional Court handed down the ruling this weekend, marking the end of a …

Source: Zambian Observer - Uncategorized
Published on Mar 30, 2025

SERAP Asks NASS to Withdraw Bill Compelling Adult Nigerians to Vote

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has asked Godswill Akpabio, the President of the Nigerian Senate, and Tajudeen Abbas, the Speaker of the Federal House of Representatives, to immediately withdraw a bill containing provisions to …

Source: Foundation for Investigative Journalism - Neutral
Published on Mar 30, 2025

Tunisian court sentences 6 Libyans to 44 years for assassination attempt

A Tunisian court specializing in terrorism cases has sentenced six Libyan nationals to 44 years in prison each for their involvement in an attempted assassination of Abdulmajid Mliqta, an adviser to Libya’s Government of National Unity, on June 13 last …

Source: The Libya Observer - Neutral

days

hours

minutes

seconds

Featured Releases

Got News to Share? · Submit · See All

Published on March 30, 2025 - 16:15 GMT

State Prison Inmate Death Under Investigation

March 30, 2025 (WESTOVER, MD) – Maryland State Police investigators continue an investigation into the death of a state prison inmate in Somerset County. The inmate is identified as Shane Lanham, 28 years old. Lanham was declared deceased on March 29 by …

Distribution channels:
Published on March 28, 2025 - 10:21 GMT

MEDITERRANEAN: New data reveals large number of deaths in 2024 ― Controversy surrounding recent shipwreck and pushbacks ...

International Organization for Migration (IOM) data reveals that 2,452 people lost their lives in the Mediterranean in 2024 The Cypriot government has refused to investigate recent pushbacks despite a journalist’s offer to present key evidence. The Greek …

Distribution channels: Politics

Published on March 28, 2025 - 23:21 GMT

Memphis Man Sentenced to 87 Months in Prison for Trafficking Fentanyl and Methamphetamine

A Tennessee man was sentenced today to over seven years in prison for his role in a conspiracy to traffic fentanyl and methamphetamine in the Memphis area. According to court documents, Courtney Davis, 28, of Memphis, also known as Geo and Geo Grape, …

Distribution channels: U.S. Politics
Published on March 28, 2025 - 00:05 GMT

Operator of Fraudulent Investment Vehicle Sentenced to Over 15 Years in Prison for Securities Fraud, Tax Fraud and Other ...

A Pennsylvania man was sentenced to 15 and a half years in prison yesterday for defrauding investors, conspiring to defraud the IRS, filing false tax returns, employment tax fraud, wire fraud, obstruction, and other charges. According to court documents …

Distribution channels: U.S. Politics

Published on March 27, 2025 - 00:24 GMT

TN Attorney General Leads Bipartisan Coalition Backing Legislation to Curb Contraband Cell Phones in Prisons

NASHVILLE—Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti today led a bipartisan coalition of 30 attorneys general calling on Congress to pass H.R. 2350 and S. 1137, federal legislation allowing states to deploy cell phone jamming systems in prisons. …

Distribution channels:
Published on March 28, 2025 - 23:08 GMT

Rutland Barracks / 2nd Degree Agg Domestic Assault, VCOR X5

VSP News Release-Incident STATE OF VERMONT DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY VERMONT STATE POLICE NEWS RELEASE CASE#: 25B4002051 RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Bruce Cleaver STATION: Rutland Barracks CONTACT#: 802-773-9101 …

Distribution channels:
Published on March 28, 2025 - 23:08 GMT

Vermont Drug Task Force / Sale of fentanyl and other charges

STATE OF VERMONT DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY VERMONT STATE POLICE STATION: HQ, Vermont Drug Task Force DATE/TIME: Friday March 28th, 2025 LOCATION: Weathersfield, VT ACCUSED: Danielle McAllister AGE: 42 CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Weathersfield, VT …

Distribution channels:
Published on March 28, 2025 - 15:29 GMT

By The Numbers: Federal Health Funding Cuts

Governor Kathy Hochul today shared a breakdown of the Trump administration’s sweeping federal cuts to New York State’s health programs, and how these cuts to health funding will affect New Yorkers. The amount of funding lost will have a devastating impact …

Distribution channels:

Got news to share? Submit it now.

Load more prisons news or search news using your own keywords. There are 798,712,773 articles in our news database.

Online News Monitoring Made Simple

Established in 1995, EIN Newsdesk helps millions of users track breaking news across thousands of trusted websites. Users may set up custom email newsletters and RSS feeds or search among thousands of preset news sections. As a member, you may also submit your own news using the EIN Presswire distribution service. Membership is free and we do not sell or lease any information about you. Press release distribution, dedicated APIs, and custom services generate the revenue that allow us to offer you free basic access.

News by Country & by Industry

Worldwide News Coverage

Track news across more than 5,000 sources by country or industry or search our real-time news index.

Prisons News by Country

Prisons News by U.S. State

Prisons News Topics

Online News Publications

World News Report

News Alerts & News Feeds

Custom News Monitoring

News page results can be outputted as RSS or received daily by email. You may also use our NewsPlugin for WordPress.

Create Email Newsletter

Create RSS Feed

NewsPlugin for WordPress

Submit News

PR Distribution Service

Our EIN Presswire's distribution footprint reaches millions. You can upload news which is re-published through EIN Newsdesk, fed into Twitter and Facebook, and onto partner sites, Google News, Bing News, etc.

EIN Presswire

Events

World Media Directory

News Media Guide

This is a listing of the world’s TV stations, radio stations, newspapers, and blogs. Last update: 03/19/2025

World Media Directory

Law Press Releases

Got News to Share? · Submit · See All

Published on March 31, 2025 - 12:05 GMT

“Trump is Setting the SBA Up for Failure,” says Lloyd Chapman, American Small Business League Founder and President

The SBA’s contracting program is the largest economic stimulus plan ever created by Congress, Chapman asserts PETALUMA, CA, UNITED STATES, March 31, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Lloyd Chapman, founder and president of the American Small Business League, …

Distribution channels: Business & Economy, Companies ...
Published on March 31, 2025 - 12:00 GMT

Buchanan Settlements Announces Opening of Second Office in Chambersburg

Locally Owned Title and Settlement Services Provider Expands Reach to Better Serve Clients CHAMBERSBURG, PA, UNITED STATES, March 31, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Buchanan Settlement Services is pleased to announce the one-year celebration of the …

Distribution channels: Business & Economy, Companies ...
Published on March 31, 2025 - 11:23 GMT

45% of in-house lawyers think top 100 law firms offer ‘poor’ or ‘terrible’ value for money, survey finds

A major survey of 160 in-house lawyers by Juro, reveals that 45% of in-house lawyers believe top 100 law firms offer poor or terrible value for money. LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, March 31, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Frustration is mounting amongst …

Distribution channels: Banking, Finance & Investment Industry, Business & Economy ...
Published on March 31, 2025 - 07:30 GMT

New Book 'Late To Your Own Funeral' Aims to Transform the Conversation around Death for Younger Generations

Guide Offers Readers Practical and Relevant Estate Planning Strategies ATLANTA, GA, UNITED STATES, March 31, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Rachel Donnelly, founder and CEO of AfterLight, has released "Late To Your Own Funeral," a comprehensive …

Distribution channels: Banking, Finance & Investment Industry, Book Publishing Industry ...
Published on March 31, 2025 - 02:58 GMT

Philippines Implements Business Incorporation Reforms to Attract Foreign Investment

In a significant move to enhance its business environment and attract foreign investors, the Philippines has enacted a series of legislative reforms. NY, UNITED STATES, March 31, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a significant move to enhance its …

Distribution channels: Business & Economy, Companies ...
Published on March 31, 2025 - 11:00 GMT

BioStem Announces Notice of Allowance for Two U.S. Patent Applications

POMPANO BEACH, Fla., March 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BioStem Technologies, Inc. (OTC: BSEM), a leading MedTech company focused on the development, manufacturing, and commercialization of placental-derived products for advanced wound care, today …

Distribution channels: Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals Industry, Law ...
Published on March 31, 2025 - 09:14 GMT

RC INVESTOR DEADLINE: Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP Announces that Ready Capital Corporation Investors with ...

SAN DIEGO, March 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP announces that the Ready Capital class action lawsuit – captioned Quinn v. Ready Capital Corporation, No. 25-cv-01883 (S.D.N.Y.) – seeks to represent purchasers or acquirers …

Distribution channels: Consumer Goods, Law ...
Published on March 31, 2025 - 08:45 GMT

TMDX INVESTOR NOTICE: Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP Announces that TransMedics Group, Inc. Investors with Substantial ...

SAN DIEGO, March 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The law firm of Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP announces that purchasers or acquirers of TransMedics Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: TMDX) publicly traded securities between February 28, 2023 and January 10, 2025, …

Distribution channels: Consumer Goods, Law ...
Published on March 31, 2025 - 05:00 GMT

BioVersys Announces Important BV100 Patent Granted by Chinese Patent Office

BASEL, Switzerland, March 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ad hoc announcement pursuant to Art. 53 LR Important patent around BioVersys’ BV100 drug candidate has been granted, protecting the proprietary rifabutin IV formulation technology in China BV100 …

Distribution channels: Law, Technology ...
Published on March 31, 2025 - 04:01 GMT

ROSEN, NATIONAL TRIAL COUNSEL, Encourages FMC Corporation Investors to Secure Counsel Before Important Deadline in ...

NEW YORK, March 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of securities of FMC Corporation (NYSE: FMC) between November 16, 2023 and February 4, 2025, both dates inclusive (the “Class Period”), …

Distribution channels: Consumer Goods, Law ...
Published on March 31, 2025 - 03:39 GMT

XP Inc. Announcement: If You Have Suffered Losses in XP Inc. (NASDAQ: XP), You Are Encouraged to Contact The Rosen Law ...

NEW YORK, March 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, announces an investigation of potential securities claims on behalf of shareholders of XP Inc. (NASDAQ: XP) resulting from allegations that XP may have …

Distribution channels:
Published on March 31, 2025 - 03:20 GMT

Hesai Group Announcement: If You Have Suffered Losses in Hesai Group (NASDAQ: HSAI), You Are Encouraged to Contact The ...

NEW YORK, March 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, announces an investigation of potential securities claims on behalf of shareholders of Hesai Group (NASDAQ: HSAI) resulting from allegations that Hesai may …

Distribution channels:
Published on March 30, 2025 - 15:00 GMT

'The Broken Whistle' Goes Free on Amazon Kindle for Five Days Amid JFK Files Shock and Congressional Probe

From March 30 to April 3, 2025, download "The Broken Whistle" for free on Amazon Kindle and dive into a story that’s “provocative” and “captivating." WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, March 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- With the …

Distribution channels: Book Publishing Industry, Law ...
Published on March 30, 2025 - 23:02 GMT

GERN Investor Alert: Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP Urges GERN Investors with Losses to Contact the Firm

RADNOR, Pa., March 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The law firm of Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP (www.ktmc.com) informs investors that securities class action lawsuits have been filed in the United States District Court for the Northern District of …

Distribution channels: Consumer Goods, Law ...
Published on March 30, 2025 - 20:00 GMT

SANA INVESTOR ALERT: Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman LLC Announces that Sana Biotechnology, Inc. Investors with ...

NEW YORK, March 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Attorney Advertising -- Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC, a nationally recognized law firm, notifies investors that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Sana Biotechnology, Inc. (“Sana” or “the …

Distribution channels: Consumer Goods, Law ...
Published on March 30, 2025 - 20:00 GMT

ATNM INVESTOR ALERT: Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman LLC Announces that Actinium Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Investors with ...

NEW YORK, March 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Attorney Advertising -- Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC, a nationally recognized law firm, notifies investors that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Actinium Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (“Actinium” …

Distribution channels: Consumer Goods, Law ...
Published on March 30, 2025 - 20:00 GMT

MGPI INVESTOR ALERT: Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman LLC Announces that MGP Ingredients, Inc. Investors with Substantial ...

NEW YORK, March 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Attorney Advertising-- Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC, a nationally recognized law firm, notifies investors that a class action lawsuit has been filed against MGP Ingredients, Inc. (“MGP Ingredients” or …

Distribution channels: Consumer Goods, Law ...
Published on March 30, 2025 - 17:00 GMT

ROSEN, LEADING TRIAL ATTORNEYS, Encourages Maravai Lifesciences Holdings, Inc. Investors to Secure Counsel Before ...

NEW YORK, March 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of securities of Maravai Lifesciences Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: MRVI) between August 7, 2024 and February 24, 2025, both dates inclusive ( …

Distribution channels: Consumer Goods, Law ...
Published on March 30, 2025 - 15:56 GMT

GO Deadline in 1 Day: Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP Reminds Grocery Outlet Holding Corp. (GO) Investors of Filing ...

RADNOR, Pa., March 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The law firm of Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP (www.ktmc.com) informs investors that a securities class action lawsuit has been filed in the United States District Court for the Northern District of …

Distribution channels: Consumer Goods, Law ...
Published on March 30, 2025 - 13:23 GMT

ROSEN, A TRUSTED AND LEADING LAW FIRM, Encourages Mullen Automotive, Inc. f/k/a Net Element, Inc. Investors to Secure ...

NEW YORK, March 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of securities of Mullen Automotive, Inc. f/k/a Net Element, Inc. (NASDAQ: MULN, NETE) between February 3, 2023 and March 13, …

Distribution channels: