Courts
11 West Africans take Ghana to court over alleged unlawful detention
According to the suit, the Attorney General, the Chief of Defence Staff, and the Comptroller General of the Ghana Immigration Service have been named as respondents.
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Africa
Zambian farmers sue Chinese mining firms for $80bn over toxic dam collapse
The incident in February unleashed millions of litres of acidic sludge into waterways, killing fish, ruining crops, and making water supplies undrinkable. Court papers say the disaster has affected around 300,000 households in the country’s...
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General
Railway workers set September 30 strike deadline over year-long unpaid salaries
In a letter dated September 15 and addressed to the Greater Accra Regional Police Commander, the union described the situation as unbearable, citing the toll it has taken on its members.
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Crime
Zambia jails two men over witchcraft plot to kill President Hichilema
The pair were arrested in December with charms including a live chameleon and later convicted under the Witchcraft Act.
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Crime
Driver remanded for alleged Kia truck robbery at Amasaman
According to the prosecution, the truck’s lawful owner, who is a witness in the case, had put it up for sale in July. Jalilu reached out to Namtey who presented himself as the seller and the two agreed to meet at Amasaman Junction to inspec...
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Crime
Chinese teens ordered to pay over $300,000 after urinating in hotpot broth
In its ruling last Friday, the court said the act had both contaminated the restaurant’s tableware and damaged the reputation of the companies involved, amounting to "acts of insult."
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US
Trump announces $15bn lawsuit against New York Times for defamation
In a post shared on Truth Social on Monday, Trump declared: “Today, I have the Great Honour of bringing a $15 billion and Libel Lawsuit against The New York Times.
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Others
A-G challenges GBA over partisanship and uneven stance on constitutional debates
Addressing members at the GBA’s annual conference in Wa, Dr Ayine said he was disappointed by what he described as the association’s lack of consistency in its approach to constitutional matters.
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Ablakwa assures strict screening of U.S. deportees to Ghana
Addressing the Government Accountability Series at the Jubilee House on Monday, September 15, Mr Ablakwa stressed that national security remains paramount and that thorough checks are carried out before any returnee is admitted.
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Anti-galamsey operation in Western Region destroys 300 sites, forces miners to flee
The operation, which began last Thursday and ended on Saturday, was conducted with the support of the Blue Water Guards and targeted galamsey strongholds that had turned the rivers into heavily polluted sites.
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Africa
Husbands can legally take wives' surnames- SA highest Court rules
Previously, South African legislation only permitted women to adopt their spouses' surnames.
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Africa
Prominent Kenyan lawyer shot dead in Nairobi drive-by attack
Mbobu was driving home on Tuesday evening when a gunman on a motorcycle pulled alongside his car near the Lang’ata-Magadi road junction in Nairobi’s Karen estate and opened fire.
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Business
No mining licenses issued under my administration so far-Mahama
Addressing his first media engagement on September 10, the President emphasized that safeguarding the environment was a national priority.
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Europe
Managing Partner suspended one year for backdating client document
The client care letter, which included standard business terms, was a key document in a case that later led to a negligence claim—though no direct financial loss was reported by the client.
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Courts
Farmer in court for allegedly defrauding doctor of GH¢7.4m
The accused, 44-year-old Dennis Mawuli Kwame Bedi, is alleged to have tricked Dr. Manye Mensah Awuku Dzifah into paying huge sums over a decade, promising to deliver 1,300 acres of land at Dabala in the Volta Region and to arrange U.S. visa...
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Crime
Ashanti, Eastern and Upper East top regions for gun violence – NACSA report
This was revealed in the Commission’s latest Open-Source Gun Incidence (OGI) Report, which tracks patterns of gun violence across the country.
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Crime
Nestle removes CEO over undisclosed relationship with junior staff member
The Swiss multinational, known for brands such as Kit Kat and Nespresso, announced that Freixe was dismissed with "immediate effect" following an internal investigation led by Nestle’s chair, Paul Bulcke, and lead independent director, Pabl...
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Europe
Musician Sting sued by ex-Police bandmates over royalties
In a civil case filed at the High Court, guitarist Andy Summers and drummer Stewart Copeland claim they have been underpaid for their contributions to songs like Roxanne and Every Breath You Take.
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Martin Kpebu demands urgent reforms to strike out Article 144
Speaking on The Point of View on Channel One TV on Monday, September 1, Kpebu questioned the constitutional framework that allows the executive branch to dominate the appointment of Chief Justices.
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Acting Environment Minister writes to AG; demands immediate revocation of L I 2462
The move, described as a cornerstone in government’s anti-galamsey strategy, is aimed at tightening Ghana’s mining regulatory framework and halting the widespread environmental destruction caused by illegal mining.
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