Ex-Police Chief Jailed

Former Interpol President and National Commissioner of the South African Police service was sentenced today for 15 years. Jackie Selebi was found guilty and convicted in July for receiving bribes from a drug dealer.

The sentence is the minimum recommended for senior police officers found guilty of corruption according to the BBC. Judge Joffe Meyer described Selebi as “an embarrassment” and a “”stranger to the truth”. Evidently, Selebi never displayed remorse and fabricated evidence in an effort to escape.

Sudan Verses United Nations

The ongoing conflict in Darfur still wages on with no real end in site. The government of Sudan is now requesting the peacekeepers to report to them about their whereabouts and future travel plans.

Government spokesperson, Rabie Abdelati states that the UN has failed to keep the peace at refugee camps in the western region.

Gaddafi’s Remarks “Irresponsible”?

Libyan President Muammar Gaddafi not only states that Nigeria should be divided, but should be divided into multiple countries. His remarks come just a week after violent clashes between Muslim and Christian sects have rocked the country.