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Julia Banks: Ex-Australia MP alleges inappropriate touching by a minister
Ms Banks’ allegations have again highlighted the treatment of women in Mr Morrison’s conservative government and wider Australian politics
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BoG is a constitutional creation: It cannot decline parliamentary investigations
The central bank declined Parliament's invitation, bringing up instead, a response on its mandate and statutory powers to undertake the banking sector clean-up exercise.
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General
Parliament will carry out its own investigation into alleged assault on Citi FM journalists – James Agalga
The Ranking Member, Parliamentary Select Committee on Defence and Interior, says Parliament will probe the alleged assault on Citi FM journalist, Caleb Kudah, by operatives of the National Security Ministry.
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Supreme Court News
Supreme Court sets July 29 for judgment on case challenging political party delegate system
The suit challenges the delegate-based voting system used by parties such as the New Patriotic Party, the National Democratic Congress and the Convention People's Party.
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Courts
Kasoa election shooting: Assembly administrator remanded over attempted murder of driver
Suraj, who the prosecution says works with the Gomoa East Assembly at Potsin, is facing multiple charges including attempted murder, assault, causing unlawful harm, possession of a firearm without lawful excuse, and carrying an offensive we...
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Courts
Obuasi Court throws out K. T. Hammond’s election challenge against Adansi Asokwa seat
Justice Kwabena Twumasi, who presided over the case on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, dismissed the petition and imposed a ¢60,000 fine on Hammond, describing his actions as a waste of the court’s time.
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Courts
Namibia’s Agric Minister fired amid rape allegations
Hengari, 59, was taken into custody on Saturday after allegedly attempting to bribe the now 21-year-old woman to withdraw her complaint, according to police reports.
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Courts
To open defence or not; Court sets March 27 to decide in Quayson criminal case
Originally, the court was set to deliver its ruling on March 3. However, the Office of the Attorney-General missed the deadline for submitting written arguments supporting their claim that the MP has a case to answer.
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General
Majority Leader reaffirms government's stance on Anti-Gay Bill
His comments follow President John Dramani Mahama’s recent proposal, suggesting that a government-led bill could be more effective than the existing Private Member’s Bill.
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Supreme Court News
Supreme Court adjourns sine die NDC's case challenging High Court collation order to EC
The NDC took legal action at the Supreme Court, seeking to overturn the decision delivered by Justice Forson Baah Agyapong on January 4.
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Crime
Police investigating incident at Ursula’s residence
In a statement issued on December 9, 2024, the police confirmed that a Crime Scene Management team had visited the premises as part of the ongoing inquiry.
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Crime
Police on manhunt for suspects who attacked ‘collation centre’ at Akweteyman
The incident resulted in significant damage to collation materials and left one person injured.
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Africa
Guinea lawyers on strike
This strike reflects the increasing discontent following the detention of two key activists advocating for a return to democratic governance.
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Supreme Court News
Supreme Court directs Ken Kuranchie to amend his reliefs in suit against former president Mahama
Mr. Kuranchie, who is a legal practitioner, is seeking, among others, a declaration that, upon a true and proper interpretation of Article 66(1) of the 1992 Constitution, the presidential term is four years.
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Africa
Togolese Legislature approves constitutional reform; changes how president is elected
The amendments were initially passed by Togo's parliament on March 25, but faced strong opposition, prompting President Faure Gnassingbe to call for further deliberations and a subsequent vote in parliament.
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Europe
Hungary’s president resigns over a pardon to a man convicted in a child sexual abuse case
Her decision came after more than a week of public outrage after it was revealed that she issued a presidential pardon in April 2023 to a man convicted of hiding a string of child sexual abuses in a state-run children’s home.
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General
Petition: Gyakye Quayson asks GLC to investigate Attorney-General for "professional misconduct"
He maintains that the alleged actions by the Attorney-General has jeopardized his fundamental human right to be presumed innocent until proven guilty and his right to a fair trial.
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General
#Fixthecountry group withdraws petition for removal of EC Chair and deputies
The group submitted the 24-page petition on January 10, 2022, invoking the constitutional processes per Article 146 for the removal of the Chair and Deputies of the Electoral Commission
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Others
Turkey introduces jail terms for 'disinformation'
Turkey's parliament has adopted a media law introducing jail terms for spreading "disinformation." It also requires social networks and internet sites to hand over personal details of users.
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Supreme Court News
Court of Appeal acted arbitrarily; restore processes - Hon.Quayson to SC
Hon. Quayson argues that the Court of Appeal acted arbitrarily by striking out appeal processes before it because his lawyers had prompted the court of a pending motion.
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