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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Frank Davies flags high evidentiary burden on OSP over Ofori-Atta's 78 corruption counts
In an interview with JoyNews on Top Story, Mr Davies reframed the development as procedurally expected rather than alarming:
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Crime
Ghana Police arrest man seen assaulting wife in viral video
In a statement issued on Tuesday, 18 November, the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) confirmed that John Odartey Lamptey was detained on Monday at his home in Ofankor
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Courts
Democracy Hub sues Cheddar for defamation over “false and malicious” claims
The case, filed at the High Court, centres on statements Mr Bediako made on 25 and 26 September 2024, which the plaintiffs say wrongly portrayed their movement as a political proxy engaged in sponsored protests.
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Parliament confirms Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie as new Chief Justice
The approval, granted on Thursday, 13 November, follows his vetting earlier in the week by the Appointments Committee, which recommended him by a majority decision.
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Business
SEC's new bill to establish Investor Compensation Fund-Acting D-G
Acting Director-General of the SEC, James Kludze Avedzi, disclosed the initiative during a public engagement in Koforidua, part of the Commission’s nationwide investor education campaign
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Business
BoG rolls out new foreign exchange operations framework
The policy seeks to enhance transparency, reinforce market confidence, and strengthen Ghana’s macroeconomic resilience under a flexible exchange rate regime.
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Europe
Bar Council calls for end to legal aid limits in domestic abuse cases
In a new policy paper, the organisation — representing 18,000 barristers — said all domestic abuse cases heard in family courts should fall under the scope of legal aid.
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Courts
Cape Coast court jails man 16 years for sodomizing 7-year-old boy
The verdict, delivered by Her Honour Nana Aba Quaiba Nunoo on Thursday, November 6, 2025, brings a measure of justice to the victim’s family following the broad daylight assault in the Nananom suburb of Mankessim
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ECG wins landmark arbitration against PDS in US$390m contract dispute
The decision effectively ends a three-year international legal battle arising from the controversial collapse of the ECG–PDS power concession deal.
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Courts
Three persons facing trial over Odododiodio Election violence-Interior Minister
Speaking at a press briefing on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, Mr Muntaka said the Attorney-General’s Department had filed charges of conspiracy to commit murder and attempted murder
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A Plus petitions Speaker to remove Abena Osei Asare as PAC Chair
In a letter dated November 3, 2025, A Plus argued that Madam Osei Asare’s prior role as Deputy Minister of Finance under the Ken Ofori-Atta-led Ministry compromises the credibility, independence, and impartiality of the committee
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Business
EOCO refutes claims of inaction in Springfield energy probe
In a statement issued on Sunday, November 2, EOCO described the publication by online portal Novareport as “false and misleading”, urging the public to disregard it.
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US
Texas Attorney General sues Tylenol makers over alleged Autism link
The suit, lodged in a Texas state court, accuses the pharmaceutical giants of “betraying America by profiting off of pain and pushing pills regardless of the risks,” according to a statement from Paxton.
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Daddy Lumba's body belongs to the family, not the spouse-Kumasi High Court
In her decision, Justice Smith Arthur held that Ghanaian customary law governs such matters, and that the matrilineal family of the deceased retains entitlement to the body and all associated funeral rites.
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Crime
Bono police arrest 20-year-old for illegal firearm and drug possession
According to police sources, the arrest was made following an intelligence-led operation at the suspect’s residence. During a search, officers discovered a polythene bag containing dried leaves suspected to be Indian hemp hidden in the ceil...
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Courts
Self-styled prophetess imprisoned 5 years for stealing
The convict, Ama Salifu, who also works as a trader, pleaded guilty to the charge of stealing and was convicted on her own plea by the court, presided over by Mrs. Gloria Mensah Bonsu.
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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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Europe
Greece legalises 13-hour workdays
The legislation, approved on Thursday with support from lawmakers of the ruling centre-right New Democracy party, introduces a voluntary extension of working hours in the private sector
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Courts
Ten suspects in rural bank robbery remanded by Accra High Court
Presided over by Justice [Name Not Provided], the court issued the remand order during the suspects’ second appearance on Thursday, directing that they return to court on October 22, 2025, as investigations continue.
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