Africa
Tunisian opposition leader sentenced to 14 years
The verdict, handed down on Tuesday, is part of a broader case in which 18 politicians and officials were convicted of “conspiring against state security.”
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Africa
Outrage as Nigerian university insists on brassiere before exams
The viral footage captures moments where female staff members are seen touching the chests of students lining up outside an exam hall at the institution, located in Ogun State.
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Tech
Tanzania blocks access to X over pornography
Information Minister Jerry Silaa told local media that the decision was driven by concerns over content that violates Tanzania’s laws and traditional values.
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Courts
Alleged recruitment scam leader remanded as cybercrime syndicate faces court
On Tuesday, June 3, 2025, an Accra High Court ordered the remand of 23-year-old Hunus Nyaleke, believed to be the ringleader of a fraudulent online recruitment operation.
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Courts
Seven sentenced for brutal killing of Sogakope Assemblyman
Presiding over the case on May 22, Justice John Ekow Mensah handed down life imprisonment to Richard Adikyere, who was found guilty of both robbery and murder.
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Africa
Uganda passes controversial law restoring military trials for civilians
The decision, made on Tuesday, directly contradicts a Supreme Court ruling issued in January 2025 that barred the practice, declaring it unconstitutional and unfair.
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Africa
Ex-DR Congo PM sentenced to 10 years’ forced labour over $245M embezzlement scandal
The Constitutional Court delivered its verdict on Tuesday, also convicting Deogratias Mutombo, ex-governor of the country’s central bank, who received a five-year forced labour sentence.
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Africa
Clarify obligations of states in tackling climate crisis-Activist goes to African Court
The application, led by the African Climate Platform (ACP) in partnership with Resilience40, Natural Justice, the Environmental Lawyers Collective for Africa, and supported by the Pan African Lawyers Union (PALU), was announced during proce...
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Europe
Russian hairdresser jailed 5 years, 2 months for spreading fake news about army
Anna Alexandrova, a 47-year-old mother of two, denied publishing eight anti-war messages on social media and argued that the charges stemmed from a personal dispute over land with a neighbor.
Crime
IGP orders probe into death of nurse allegedly assaulted by police at Yamfo
PIPS, the internal oversight body of the Ghana Police Service, is mandated to examine allegations of misconduct by officers and promote accountability within the service.
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Others
South Korea’s court overturns impeachment, reinstates Prime Minister as acting leader
Han initially assumed leadership in December after President Yoon Suk Yeol was suspended from office following his impeachment by parliament over a controversial attempt to declare martial law.
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Courts
AG drops Treason Felony case against Barker-Vormawor
Oliver was arrested on February 11, 2022, at the Kotoka International Airport upon his return to Ghana from the United Kingdom.
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Courts
NDC Organizer granted bail after conviction for election threats
The court granted Ibrahim bail in the sum of GH¢100,000 with one surety, pending the outcome of his appeal.
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Business
Castel Group to acquire majority stake in Guinness Ghana Breweries PLC
The share purchase agreement was officially signed on January 28, 2025, marking a significant shift in ownership for the brewing company.
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Tech
President Mahama Outlines Digital Sector Reforms, Pledges Policy Overhaul
President John Mahama has outlined plans to modernize Ghana’s digital sector, including updating outdated policies, improving cybersecurity, and enhancing infrastructure. He also acknowledged key challenges such as fragmented databases, ins...
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Supreme Court News
Democracy Hub, CPP go to Supreme Court seeking removal of 'Kotoka" from Ghana's Airport
The group contends that honoring Lieutenant-General Emmanuel Kwasi Kotoka with such a significant national landmark contradicts Ghana’s democratic values.
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Courts
East Legon Crash: Bishop Salifu Amoako,Two others re-arrested after dropped charges
During court proceedings on February 17, 2025, the prosecution informed Judge Samuel Bright Acquah that further investigations were required, leading to the dismissal of the charges.
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Europe
DJs, and dog walkers, among roles eligible for UK skilled worker visas
In a study of Home Office data covering the period until March 2024, Robert McNeil, a researcher at the University of Oxford, identified 334 visas granted for “animal care service occupations.”
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Africa
Liberia:450 officials suspended for failing to declare assets
According to a statement from the presidency, those affected will be suspended without pay for a month or until they comply with the asset declaration mandate set by the country’s anti-corruption agency.
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General
Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu challenges Speaker’s authority to suspend MPs
During an interview on Newsfile, he acknowledged that the Speaker acted by Order 342 of the revised Standing Orders by referring allegations of misconduct at the Appointments Committee to the Committee on Privileges and Immunities.
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