Congo lifts moratorium on death penalty
Democratic Republic Congo has lifted a moratorium on the death penalty.
Alabama completes first execution using nitrogen gas asphyxiation
The state calls its new protocol “the most painless and humane method of execution known to man”
EU condemns death sentences for two women in Iran
The European Union on Tuesday condemned the death sentences imposed by Iran on two women, Elham
Contralesa president calls for referendum on death penalty amid increasing GBV cases
The Congress of Traditional Leaders of South Africa (Contralesa) president, Chief Lameck Mokoena,
Virginia lawmakers vote to abolish death penalty
Lawmakers in Virginia voted on Friday to make it the first Southern United States state to abolish
Bangladesh approves death penalty for rape amid protests
Bangladesh’s cabinet on Monday approved the death penalty for rapists amid nationwide protests in
Uganda moves to allay fears over anti-gay sex law
Uganda has sought to reassure sexual minorities that they are safe, saying it has no plans to
The death penalty debate rages on
Many South Africans have recently called upon the reinstatement of the death penalty to curb violent
WARNING: Graphic details – Malawi judge sentences three to death for albinism murder
Three people have been sentenced to death in Malawi for the murder and mutilation of a person with
SA President pays tribute to another fallen struggle hero
African National Congress stalwart, Dr Zola Skweyiya, served his country with distinction and great
EU slams Israel move to approve death sentence
The European Union has slammed Israel move to approve a death sentence on assailants convicted of
NFP wants death penalty re-introduced
The National Freedom Party (NFP) in KwaZulu-Natal wants the death penalty re-introduced. The party
Mugabe calls for death penalty return
Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe has called for the return of the death penalty in the country.
Media organisations condemn conviction of Cameroonian journalist
Press organisations say they are concerned over the use of anti-terrorism legislation to clampdown
Cameroonian journalist could face the death penalty
Cameroonian Journalist Ahmed Abba could face the death penalty after being charged in a military