Africa
Zambians demand harsher penalties amid surge in child rape cases
Sparked by several harrowing reports, the protest reflected widespread anger over the brutality of the incidents—some of which resulted in the deaths of young victims.
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Crime
Police grabs SHS leaver for killing spiritual healer, injuring others
Accounts reveal that the suspect, identified as Kweku Twia, allegedly got into a violent altercation with his father, during which he reportedly attacked him with a machete, causing severe injuries to his neck, hands, and abdomen.
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Courts
Farmer bailed over alleged threats in rental dispute; Wife, father on the run
The dispute arose when Issaka Maiga, Ali Baba’s father, allegedly took GH¢30,000 from Osmanu under the pretense of renting out a store to him for five years.
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Crime
GJA gives authorities March ultimatum for action on Ahmed Suale murder
Should this deadline pass without progress, the Association has vowed to take the case to the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Community Court of Justice.
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Courts
Nyankpala electoral violence;7 persons granted bail
The suspects, identified as Alhassan Abukari, Alhaji Bashiru Mohammed, Yakubu Sumaila, Alhaji Alhassan Nasiru Nasam, Majeed Issah, and Kamara Fode Issaiaga, were granted bail set at GH₵50,000 each, with two sureties apiece.
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Courts
4 more Democracy Hub protestors discharged as Vormawor faces fresh charges
Barker-Vormawor was initially accused of stealing keys to a police towing vehicle. However, during the court session, Senior State Attorney Nana Ama Adinkra presented a revised charge sheet to the court.
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Courts
State drops charges against seven Democracy Hub demo protestors
This decision was made after State Prosecutors announced in court, under the supervision of His Honour Kwabena Kodua Obiri Yeboah, that the charges against these seven would be dropped on Tuesday, October 22.
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Crime
Alleged land guard remanded for swiping linguist, others with iron rods
Ayambire, a farmer and a member of notorious land guards operating in Danchira, has been charged with conspiracy to commit crime, prohibition of activities of the land guard.
GNA
Courts
42-year-old farmer jailed 10yrs for inflicting cutlass wounds on pregnant wife
The court, presided over by Osman Abdul-Hakeem, convicted Anas Ibrahim on his own plea, and sentenced him accordingly.
GNA
Crime
Japanese man sentenced to jail, 20 cane strokes for rape
Ikko Kita, a 38-year-old hairdresser, is reported to be the first Japanese citizen to undergo caning in Singapore.
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Crime
Suspected illegal miners allegedly assault military officer at Wassa Akyempim
The incident, residents said, happened when the soldier, identified as Timothy Adzakosi, visited an illegal mining (galamsey) site with three of his colleagues for reasons yet unknown.
GNA
General
GAF cautions against calls for attack on soldiers
In a statement dated June 10, 2024, the GAF assured that it would continue to perform its duties of safeguarding the security of the nation.
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Crime
Police arrest one suspect in connection with disturbance at Kukuom registration centre
Following the incident on Saturday, May 11, 2024, the Ghana Police Service took immediate steps to restore calm on the same day.
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US
New York: Ghanaian couple sentenced 25 years for beating 5-year-old boy to death
A jury delivered a verdict of second-degree murder on March 22, leading to the sentencing pronounced by a judge on Wednesday.
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Courts
Prof. Benneh’s murder: Mason Apprentice sentenced 30 years to jail
The court presided over by Justice Mary Maame Ekue Yanzuh, sentenced Kwayisi after he pleaded guilty to abetment to manslaughter.
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Africa
Nigeria: Police arrest activist for beating wife to death
Some friends of the deceased alleged that Chidozie was in the habit of beating his wife daily without provocation.
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Africa
Zimbabwe court sentences opposition leader for insulting Russian businesswoman
Magistrate Vongai Guwuriro ruled that Tendai Biti, a former Zimbabwean finance minister, must pay the fine or go to prison, ending a four-year legal battle between Biti and Tatiana Aleshina, who court papers said was a Russian investor.
VOA Africa
Europe
UK: DJ jailed for urinating on cancer patient
The court heard Brookfield had filmed himself urinating on a man at a social club, before posting the video online.
Sky News
Africa
I’m no longer married to my ex, we’re divorced, woman says
She said the marriage, which was contracted under the Urhobo Native Law and Custom, has been dissolved and she has moved on happily, contrary to online publications allegedly sponsored by the estranged husband.
the guardian
Africa
Scores of Zambian opposition MPs suspended amid row
The lawmakers defied orders to leave the plenary after they accused the Speaker of denying them an opportunity to speak.
BBC