General
GAF launches probe into fatal helicopter crash that killed 8 persons
The victims include Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, Minister for Defence, and Dr. Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed, Minister for Environment, Science and Technology.
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Results for "Re-zoning Achimota Forest"
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Business
Register all mining machinery with DVLA by August 1-Gov't to operators
The directive, which was made public in a statement signed by Interior Minister Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, warned that any mining equipment left unregistered after the deadline will be seized by the State without exception.
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Crime
Excavators, guns seized in major anti-galamsey raid in Ashanti Region
The June 2, 2025 operation—led by the Mankranso District Police Command in collaboration with the Ahafo Ano South West District Assembly—was part of an intensified crackdown on galamsey, the locally coined term for illegal small-scale minin...
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Crime
17 arrested in police anti-galamsey operation at Samreboi
The arrests were made on May 25 by a Special Anti-Galamsey Taskforce dispatched from the Ghana Police Headquarters as part of a broader crackdown on unlawful mining operations.
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Business
Forestry Commission holds forum ahead of the new timber licensing regime
The licensing initiative, established through Ghana’s Voluntary Partnership Agreement (VPA) with the European Union, seeks to ensure that all timber, both for export and local use, is verified through robust legality assurance systems.
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Business
Register all excavators in 2 weeks or face seizure-DVLA
The directive applies to all categories of excavators, including those owned by individuals, dealers, and mining concession holders.
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Courts
Enchi court reverses earlier order releasing excavators seized in galamsey activity
Delivering the ruling on April 2, 2025, Judge Lawrence Buenor Buer admitted that the court lacked the authority to issue the release order made on March 28. He emphasized that the court overstepped its jurisdiction in matters relating to il...
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General
IGP declares war on illegal mining, describes it as national security threat
Speaking at the Regional Police Commanders' Conference, COP Yohuno highlighted the alarming rise in criminal activities linked to illegal mining, particularly in the Western North region.
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General
Int'l NGO, Danish Embassy educate stakeholders on EU's new deforestation law
In collaboration with the Danish Embassy, the organization recently hosted a seminar to educate stakeholders on the new regulation and its implications for Ghana’s agricultural exports.
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General
CSOs demand police commander's removal over arrest of Forestry officer combatting galamsey
The officer, a member of the Rapid Response Task Force, was reportedly assaulted and detained while attempting to prevent illegal mining near the Obuoho area.
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Crime
Ashanti Regional minister issues 14-Day deadline to illegal miners
Dr. Frank Amoakohene emphasized his unwavering commitment to safeguarding the region’s natural environment while aligning with President John Mahama’s agenda for responsible mining.
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General
Amnesty International wants Ghana's new President to address key human rights issues
The organization has identified critical areas requiring immediate attention, such as advancing gender equality, safeguarding the right to peaceful assembly, and ensuring a healthy environment for all.
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Europe
Father and son fined $200,000 for attempting to smuggle insects
On May 8, park rangers apprehended Luigi Ferrari, 68, and his 28-year-old son, Mattia, after they were caught with jars containing the insects.
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Crime
Gold dealer who feigned his own disappearance at Asawinso pleads for forgiveness in court
The incident was reported to the Awaso police but after several days, he was found in Bibiani and subsequently handed over
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US
US YouTuber gets 6 months in federal prison for staging small plane crash
Trevor Daniel Jacob admitted to intentionally crashing his plane, which was equipped with multiple cameras to capture its demise on video, in November 2021
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Courts
Police Superintendent, one other granted bail for unlawful possession of narcotic drugs
The court, presided over by Mrs. Eleanor Kakra Banes Botchway, said their plea for bail was considered because they were Police Officers and well-known in the community.
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General
Full Speech: Justice William Atuguba's lecture on the Judiciary's role in protecting Ghana's Democracy
"Sharing my lived experiences with the Justice delivery system vi-a-vis public confidence in the judiciary and how recent Judicial pronouncements and rulings portend for consideration of Ghana’s democracy."
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Crime
We are unable to recommend prosecution of persons cited in Frimpong Boateng's report - AG to CID
The AG's office noted that except for three persons (Seth Mantey, John Ofori Atta and Ekow Ewusi), it did not find any evidence in support of allegations made against others cited in the report.
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US
YouTuber accused of deliberately crashing plane for views pleads guilty, faces 20 years in prison
Trevor Jacob, 29, faces up to 20 years in prison after purposely destroying wreckage of small plane that he crashed in 2021
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Africa
South Africa: Leading law firm ordered to pay victim of cyber crime
Johannesburg High Court Judge Phanuel Mudau has ruled that ENS Africa must pay Judith Hawarden $293,335 plus interest, and pay the legal costs of the lawsuit on a punitive scale.
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