Africa
Burkina Faso moves to restore death penalty for Treason, terror offences
Burkina Faso abolished the death penalty in 2018. For the new bill to take effect, it must still be passed by parliament and reviewed by the courts.
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Parliament triggers Kpandai by-election after court-ordered re-run
n a letter dated 4 December 2025 and addressed to the EC Chairperson, Mrs Jean Mensa, the Clerk to Parliament, Ebenezer Ahumah Djietror, informed the Commission that a vacancy had arisen in the membership of Parliament for the Kpandai
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Supreme Court News
Kpandai Constituency annulment:Nyindam's SC motion abuse of court processes-Dafeamekpor
The South Dayi legislator told JoyNews’ Top Story on Monday that the NPP MP had lodged a new notice of appeal and a fresh application for stay of execution at the Supreme Court
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Meet Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie; New Chief Justice of Ghana
President John Dramani Mahama administered the oaths, marking the formal end of a transition triggered by the dismissal of former Chief Justice Gertrude Torkonoo earlier this year.
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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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Minority rejects Torkornoo's removal, warns of threat to judicial independence
President John Dramani Mahama formally dismissed the Chief Justice on 1 September 2025, acting on the recommendation of a Committee of Inquiry established under Article 146(6) of the Constitution.
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Crime
Suspected ritual murder in Domeabra Old Town triggers fear among residents
The deceased, known locally as ‘Taller’, a 50-year-old mason, was discovered brutally murdered inside an uncompleted building where he had been residing.
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Africa
Robert Mugabe Jr faces court on drug charges
According to court documents, the 33-year-old was arrested on Wednesday after allegedly driving against traffic on a one-way street.
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Election Petition
Koforidua High Court sets timeline for Suhum election petition ruling
This assurance was given on Wednesday, September 25, during the cross-examination of the second principal witness for the petitioner. The trial judge urged full cooperation from both parties to ensure deadlines are met.
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Profile of CJ nominee Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie
Before joining the Bench, his career included roles in private legal practice, teaching at a grammar school in Nigeria, serving as Principal Inspector of Taxes at the Internal Revenue Service, and as Deputy Superintendent of Prisons.
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Crime
Wa residents alarmed after night watchman killed in Dobile
Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) Issah Nura Danwana, reacting to the incident, described it as deeply disturbing. He reminded the public that concerns over security had long been raised in various communities.
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Crime
Oti Region: Farmer gunned down in Keri
The incident has deepened long-standing security concerns in the area, which has witnessed repeated clashes involving the Adele, Challa, and Akyode ethnic groups, often linked to land disputes and cultural celebrations.
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GBA calls for Executive collaboration to safeguard rule of law
Addressing the GBA’s Annual General Conference in Wa, Upper West Region, on Monday, September 15, Madam Ghartey expressed confidence in the President’s leadership
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Crime
Police seize nine guns, arrest ten ahead of Akwatia by-election
On August 22, officers stationed near St. Dominic Hospital intercepted a vehicle driven by Bernard Kumi Ofosu.
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Crime
Gomoa East: Nigerian arrested for allegedly defiling 15-year old girl
The incident reportedly occurred when the teenager was walking home from school with her younger sister. The suspect allegedly attacked both girls, but the younger one managed to escape.
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Crime
Suspected thief's testicle cut by mob, dies at Awutu Bawjiase
According to reports, the suspect and an accomplice allegedly hired an Okada rider from Esikaso in the Eastern Region under the guise of traveling to Awutu Bawjiase.
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Crime
Aspiring nurse killed in suspected targeted shooting at Denase
The community of Denase, in the Afigya Kwabre North District of Ghana’s Ashanti Region, is reeling after a deadly gun attack on Thursday night left two people dead and three others injured. The Ghana Police Service has launched a full-scale...
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Crime
Suspected gunmen kill two students in Nalerigu dorm attack
According to eyewitness accounts, the unidentified attackers invaded the school compound under the cover of darkness and opened fire inside the dormitory, fatally shooting the two teenagers.
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Courts
NPP candidate drags EC to court over planned re-run in Ablekuma North
In a judicial review application filed at the High Court, Afriyie is asking the court to set aside the EC’s decision to hold fresh polls in 19 out of the 281 polling stations in the constituency.
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CJ role too powerful, vulnerable to abuse-Prof Prempeh calls for reform
Speaking at a Learning and Exchange event organized by the African Judicial Independence Fund (AJIF), Prof. Prempeh described Ghana’s judicial structure as overly centralized, with the Chief Justice holding unchecked authority over both the...
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