Investigation

US investigations mention Petro in drug trafficking probes

March 20, 2026 Reported by AI Image generated by AI

Two US federal prosecutors are investigating possible links between Colombian President Gustavo Petro and drug traffickers, according to a March 20, 2026, New York Times report. Petro denied the claims, stating no such probe exists against him in Colombia. Colombia's US embassy urged caution regarding reports based on anonymous sources.

Six people indicted over Mehdi Kessaci's murder in Marseille

Six individuals have been indicted and placed in pretrial detention for their alleged involvement in the murder of Mehdi Kessaci on November 13, 2025, in Marseille. They were arrested on Monday in the Marseille region and Hérault by judicial police. Anti-organized crime prosecutor Vanessa Perrée announced the developments in a statement.

Gims placed under investigation for organised money laundering

March 27, 2026 Reported by AI

Singer Gims was placed under formal investigation on Friday evening for organised money laundering, following his arrest on March 25 at Roissy-Charles-de-Gaulle airport. He was placed under judicial supervision and denies any knowledge of fraudulent activities linked to his Marrakech property project.

America

Two suspects detained over presumed homicide of Bernabé Navarro

Africa

Sergeant Nkosi testifies Tebello “Tibz” Motsoane was Mswazi’s nephew

Politics

Rohit Pawar demands probe into black magic near Ajit Pawar's homes

Outa uncovers NSFAS student housing outsourcing costing up to R1 billion

A two-year investigation by the Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse has revealed systemic weaknesses in the National Student Financial Aid Scheme's student accommodation outsourcing, potentially costing taxpayers between R600-million and R1-billion. The probe highlights issues under former CEO Andile Nongogo and ex-chairperson Ernest Khosa. NSFAS acknowledges challenges and is cooperating with investigations.

23-year-old arrested on manslaughter suspicion after 15-year-old's death in Eckernförde

March 17, 2026 Reported by AI

On March 11, a 15-year-old boy was fatally injured outside a supermarket in Eckernförde. Police arrested a 23-year-old man in Bremen on Monday, who is now in custody. Investigations continue.

Congress leaders to decide soon on Banco Master CPI requests

Senate vice-president Eduardo Gomes (PL-TO) indicated an imminent decision on multiple investigation requests into the Banco Master scandal, following months of broad support across parties. Discussions among party leaders and Senate President Davi Alcolumbre are set for next week.

Madlanga Commission examines Shibiri's communications with Matlala

March 11, 2026 Reported by AI

The Madlanga Commission has heard evidence of frequent communications between suspended Organised Crime Head Major-General Richard Shibiri and attempted murder accused Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala, despite Shibiri's earlier testimony of minimal contact. Shibiri is undergoing cross-examination at the Brigitte Mabandla Justice College in Pretoria. He has also alleged that Witness A, who implicated him in a murder investigation, received a promotion in exchange for testimony against him.

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