Africa
Son of ex-Benin president arrested amid fallout from failed coup
Relatives say Chabi Yayi was detained at his home in the early hours of Sunday, though authorities have not disclosed the grounds for his arrest.
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Court slashes bail for former BOST boss to GH¢30m
The court on Tuesday revised the terms from GH¢60 million to GH¢30 million, granting the application filed by his lawyer, Charles Okyere, for a variation of conditions.
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Trader tells court she sold husband’s Budumburam property to accused in Cecilia Dapaah theft case
Appearing as the fifth prosecution witness, Gloria Abrafi Asiedu Asamoa-Baah said she transferred ownership of the property to Christiana Achab for GH¢800,000, with the entire transaction completed on the day they met.
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Former NPA Boss sues OSP for GH¢20 million over defamatory claims
Filed on November 10, 2025, at the Accra High Court (General Jurisdiction Division), the suit seeks damages, an apology, and a retraction, as well as a perpetual injunction restraining the OSP.
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Former Buffer stock boss, wife, and others face 24 counts for alleged stealing of GH¢78m
The accused persons — including The Aludiba Foundation, Energy Partners Limited, and Richard Sam-Asante (who is currently at large) — are facing charges of stealing, money laundering, fraudulently causing financial loss to the Republic
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Paul Adom-Otchere drags Special Prosecutor to court over property declaration order
The veteran broadcaster and former Board Chairman of the Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL) has filed an application seeking to quash a directive from the OSP that ordered him to declare his assets and income.
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Court warns ex-GIIF chair as Sky Train trial stalls over absence of counsel
Presiding judge Justice Audrey Kocuvi-Tay cautioned that the trial would proceed in Prof. Ameyaw-Akumfi’s absence if he fails to appear with formal legal representation by Wednesday, October 29.
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SML contract saga: 2 suspects sue OSP over photographs
The applicants argue that the OSP unlawfully photographed them while they were holding placards displaying their names.
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Ex-NLA Board Chair sues MFWA, demands GHS10m over “Peanuts for Billions” report
The writ, filed at the Accra High Court on September 30, 2025, also cites Seth J. Bokpe of The Fourth Estate, MFWA’s Executive Director Sulemana Braimah, and two other journalists, William Nlanjerbor Jalulah and Philip Teye Agbove, as defen...
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Kufuor proposes Second Chamber of Parliament to check presidential power over key appointments
Speaking at a high-level media forum organised by the Africa Media Bureau at the Alisa Hotel, Accra (September 26, 2025), the former president weighed in on ongoing discussions about a possible merger of the National Media Commission (NMC)...
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Jakpa petitions CID to probe Ex-AG Dame over alleged misconduct
In a letter dated July 23, 2025, Mr. Jakpa accuses the former A-G of pressuring him to testify in a way that would implicate Dr. Forson, in order to “fast-track the conclusion of the case.”
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Ansa-Asare questions legal basis of Torkornoo’s removal from Supreme Court
Speaking at MountCrest’s 8th Congregation Ceremony on Saturday, September 21, 2025, where 137 students graduated, Mr. Ansa-Asare warned that the government risks setting a troubling precedent for Ghana’s judiciary if the action is allowed t...
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A-G challenges GBA over partisanship and uneven stance on constitutional debates
Addressing members at the GBA’s annual conference in Wa, Dr Ayine said he was disappointed by what he described as the association’s lack of consistency in its approach to constitutional matters.
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Ayine chides GBA says Association must speak dispassionately
According to him, the GBA, per it's posture, has in recent times favoured the opposition New Patriotic party in it's criticisms on matters
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Crime
Dubai sex ring boss unmasked in BBC investigation
Rumours of wild sex parties in the UAE emirate have circulated for years. The hashtag #Dubaiportapotty, which has been viewed more than 450 million times on TikTok, links to parodies and speculative exposés of women accused of being money-h...
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Brazil's Ex-president jailed 27 years for plotting coup
Bolsonaro, currently under house arrest, did not appear in court for the sentencing. His legal team dismissed the verdict as “absurdly excessive” and vowed to appeal, though experts note that options for challenging the ruling are limited s...
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Africa
Ex-Zambian Foreign Minister jailed four years for corruption
According to state media, Malanji was found guilty on seven counts linked to the acquisition of luxury properties and helicopters suspected to have been purchased with illicit funds.
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Sophia Akuffo broke Oath of Secrecy with CJ removal comments-Ansa-Asare
In an interview with TV3 on September 3, Sophia Akuffo argued that Justice Torkornoo was denied a fair process, insisting the allegations against her were too weak to justify her removal.
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Sophia Akuffo condemns removal of Chief Justice Torkornoo
According to her, the allegations leveled against Justice Torkornoo were not so grave as to merit such a severe outcome as her removal, thereby describing it as a "rigmarole" that set a dangerous precedent for Ghana’s judiciary.
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South Korea’s former first lady arrested on stock fraud, bribery charges
The 52-year-old, who has denied all charges, appeared before a Seoul court for four hours on Tuesday. Judges approved a detention warrant citing fears she might tamper with evidence.
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