Europe
Australian inmate challenges long-standing prison ban on vegemite
Andre McKechnie, 54, says the prohibition — in place since 2006 — violates his right to cultural expression, according to court documents obtained by AFP and AP.
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Courts
20-year old fined for impersonating a military officer
The accused, Alex Cobbina, popularly known as Mobitel, was ordered to pay a GH¢12,000 fine or face a three-years in prison.
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Crime
Hairdresser jailed 5 years for stealing via clone cheques
Oforiwa faced seven charges, including theft and aiding criminal activities. Although a first-time offender and a mother of two, the court ruled that her deliberate actions warranted punishment.
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Others
China former football chief sentenced to life for bribery
In January, he pleaded guilty to taking bribes worth a total of 81 million yuan ($11.2m; £8.9m).
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Africa
Guinea ex-ruler taken by armed men back in jail
The group stormed a jail in the capital, Conakry, early on Saturday morning - taking Capt Camara and three others. Those taken are currently on trial for their alleged roles in deaths of more than 150 people in a 2009 protest.
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Crime
Son of former Ghanaian MP convicted for online fraud in US; Faces up to 50 years in prison
Inusah was found guilty of receipt of stolen money, conspiracy to commit money laundering, and two other counts of wire fraud.
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Asia
Guantanamo detainee due in military court over Indonesia bombings
Encep Nurjaman, also known as Hambali and Riduan bin Isomudin, is set to face a military commission on charges of war crimes, including murder, “terrorism” and conspiracy.
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Courts
Nana Agradaa fined Ghc 46,000
She was charged with operating a TV station without license contrary and offense of Charlatanic advertisement
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Courts
Chief ordered to pay GH¢90,000 over illegal sale of family land
The sentence was delivered on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, by Simon Nketiah Gagah, the presiding judge of the Nsuta Circuit Court in the Sekyere Central District of the Ashanti Region.
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Europe
South Korea ex-first lady jailed over Unification Church bribes
The Seoul Central District Court said Kim took luxury gifts as part of efforts by the church to gain influence, while clearing her of separate allegations involving stock-price manipulation and breaches of political funding rules.
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Courts
Awutu Bereku: Father of two jailed, fined for child neglect
He pleaded guilty with explanation and was convicted on his plea
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Africa
Ivory Coast’s ex-President Gbagbo returns home after ICC acquittal
Mr Gbagbo has been living in the Belgian capital Brussels since his release from detention three years ago.
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Business
BoG flags 20 unlicensed mobile loan apps, warns public
According to the central bank, the affected digital lenders are providing credit services in breach of the Directive for Digital Credit Service Providers in Ghana.
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Business
BoG warns public against 20 unlicensed digital loan apps
In a public notice issued on Monday, the BoG said the activities of the operators breach Ghana’s digital lending regulations. The notice follows the coming into force of the Directive for Digital Credit Service Providers in Ghana in Septemb...
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Supreme Court News
Supreme Court suspends order restoring GN Savings licence
The stay means the Court of Appeal’s order directing the reinstatement of the company’s licence has been suspended until the Supreme Court determines the central bank’s appeal.
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Business
BoG revokes Zeepay’s electronic money issuer licence over regulatory breaches
In a statement issued on Tuesday, July 14, the central bank said the decision was taken under Section 13 of the Payment Systems and Services Act, 2019, Act 987.
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Business
BoG warns banks and fintechs over disability inclusion deadline
In a fresh notice, the central bank made clear that compliance with its Directive on Financial Inclusion for Persons with Disabilities is not optional and that institutions that fall short could face administrative punishment.
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Business
BoG to roll out rules for Ghana’s new crypto law
In a statement, the central bank said the directives will be issued in partnership with the Securities and Exchange Commission and will provide detailed guidance for the licensing, registration and oversight of virtual asset businesses.
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Crime
Four arrested in KEEA over truckload of suspected indian hemp
The vehicle, registered WT 591-20, was seized at the Mpeasem Axle Load Station during a late-night police operation led by Chief Inspector Abraham Bansah.
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Courts
Fisherman remanded for allegedly stealing GH¢50,800, phones
Dodoo, who appeared before Her Honour Halimah El-Alawa Abdul-Bassit, has been charged with conspiracy to commit crime, unlawful entry, and stealing.
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