Africa
Gabon court jails former first lady, ex-president’s son for 20 years over corruption
The verdict, delivered late on Tuesday night, also imposed a fine of 100 million CFA francs ($177,000; £135,000) on both defendants.
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GIIF never approved $2m Sky Train funding — Former Board Member testifies
Mr Darkwah was testifying on Monday, 10 November, as the first prosecution witness in the ongoing trial of former GIIF Chief Executive Officer, Solomon Asamoah, and former Board Chair, Prof. Christopher Ameyaw-Akumfi.
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Courts
Court warns ex-GIIF chair as Sky Train trial stalls over absence of counsel
Presiding judge Justice Audrey Kocuvi-Tay cautioned that the trial would proceed in Prof. Ameyaw-Akumfi’s absence if he fails to appear with formal legal representation by Wednesday, October 29.
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Courts
Court to hear case against deporting foreign galamsey suspects without trial Oct 23
The interlocutory injunction application was filed by civil society group Democracy Hub. The suit lists the Minister for the Interior, the Ghana Immigration Service and the Attorney-General as respondents.
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Crime
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs returns to court seeking acquittal or fresh trial
The 55-year-old music mogul has remained in custody since September last year, when he was arrested on allegations of running a large sex-trafficking network. In July, he was found guilty on two counts of prostitution.
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Business
Amazon settles $2.5bn case over misleading Prime enrolments
Prime subscribers enjoy benefits such as free delivery, movie streaming, and additional perks.
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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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US
Cardi B cleared by jury of assault on security guard in Los Angeles
Emani Ellis alleged that the US rapper cut her cheek with a 3in (7.5cm) fingernail and spat on her outside an obstetrician's office in 2018. The rapper was pregnant at the time, which wasn't public knowledge.
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Courts
No lost evidence in Adu-Boahene trial-Srem-Sai
In a post on X (formerly Twitter) on Thursday, August 28, Justice Srem Sai described the claims as unfounded, explaining that the prosecution had already submitted all necessary materials months ago.
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Courts
Convicted Agradaa seeks bail pending appeal
Agradaa, founder of Heaven Way Champion International Ministry, was convicted on July 3, 2025, for defrauding members of the public and for charlatanic advertisement.
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Courts
Trader refunds GH¢230k in mistaken bank transfer case
Popularly known as Maa Adwoa, Constance was absent from court but remains in custody. Her mother, Cecilia Gyasi—also standing trial—appeared before the relieving judge, Evelyn Asamoah.
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Prosecution files witness statements in GHS 49.1 million NSB cybersecurity fraud case
The accused are standing trial for multiple charges including stealing, conspiracy, and causing financial loss to the state.
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Courts
Court of Appeal denies NAM1 stay of criminal trial
The court unanimously dismissed an application filed by NAM1 and his two companies—Menzgold Ghana Limited and Brew Marketing Consult—seeking a stay of proceedings in a case involving 39 criminal charges.
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Prosecution first witness to testify as Abesim murder trial begins June 3
Appiah, a draughtsman by profession, has pleaded not guilty to two counts of murder in a case that has gripped national attention since the gruesome discovery of body parts stored in a refrigerator at his residence in 2021.
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AT WHAT STAGE CAN THE CHIEF JUSTICE HAVE KNOWLEDGE OF THE CONTENT OF THE PETITION FOR HIS/HER REMOVAL?
On 27th March 2025, the Law Platform reported that the Learned Chief Justice had written to the President of the Republic, H.E John Dramani Mahama, the Chairman of the Council of State, Hon. Doe Adjaho and the Former Chief Justice, who is a...
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On OSP v Ofori-Atta:No room for double jeopardy under Ghanaian law – Justice Srem-Sai
Addressing concerns about repeated prosecutions, he emphasized that once a person is acquitted by a competent court, they cannot face another trial for the same matter.
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Courts
High Court rejects bail for BenLord in Millenium City murder case
BenLord Ababio, also known as Nana Barima Ababio, is currently on trial alongside Nana Kofi Amo Kwakye. Both men face conspiracy charges, while Ababio is separately charged with murder.
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Courts
Two jurors withdraw from Abesim murder trial
During the court session on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, the presiding judge, Justice Ruby Aryeetey, informed both the prosecution and defense that the foreman of the seven-member jury had formally submitted a letter to the court, requesting...
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Gyakye Quayson trial: State to recall fifth witness
During cross-examination, Latif Oshenu, the fifth prosecution witness, pointed out that a page was missing from an exhibit he had previously submitted as evidence.
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Crime
Tarkwa: EX-convict to serve 15 years in jail for robbing, threatening student
Although Abdellah denied the charges, the court, presided over by Hathia Ama Manu, found him guilty after a full trial. Chief Superintendent of Police Alex Odonkor prosecuted the case.
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