Africa
UN passes resolution backing new world map showing Africa’s true size
It was adopted on Friday by 164 votes to one, with six abstentions.
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Supreme Court nominee disagrees with capping Supreme Court justices at 19
Appearing before Parliament’s Appointments Committee on Thursday, August 27, 2026, Mr Forson argued that the current workload of the apex court makes a cap impractical.
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Crime
Two arrested over alleged lynching of young man at Daboya
The suspects are Adjei Abdulai, a 25-year-old carpenter, and Issah Mahama, a 22-year-old student.
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Courts
OSP to assess Sammy extortion claims against Afenyo-Markin
In a public notice issued on August 24, 2026, the OSP said it had taken note of the public allegations and would determine whether the matter falls within its statutory mandate.
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Europe
French court declines social media ban for under-15s
The law had been approved by French lawmakers in July and would have made France the first European country to impose a nationwide social media ban on young people under 15.
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General
Referendum on proposed constitutional amendment scheduled for 2027-Mahama
According to the President, voters will be asked to decide on proposed amendments to entrenched provisions of the 1992 Constitution when they go to the polls to elect Assembly Members next year.
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Courts
Why Court of Appeal struck out A-G’s stay application in Sedina Tamakloe case
The State informed the court that it had filed a notice on August 10 withdrawing the application.
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General
GTEC orders tertiary institutions to stop mandatory entrance exams
In a statement, GTEC said some tertiary institutions had begun making entrance examinations a precondition for admission.
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Courts
Head porter jailed 10 years for robbing Immigration officer of iPhone
Akpalu Prince was convicted by the Torkor Circuit Court in the Ketu South Municipality of the Volta Region after pleading guilty to robbery.
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Europe
Lawyers risk sanctions for refusing to use AI, UK guidance warns
The guidance suggests that refusing to use AI may, in some cases, amount to a breach of professional duty. According to the taskforce, lawyers are expected to consider AI in the same way other professionals use technology to improve accurac...
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Supreme Court News
Citizen goes to Supreme Court over presidential term limit
The plaintiff, Ganiwu Alhassan, wants the apex court to declare that a person who has served two separate, non-consecutive terms as President is still eligible to contest for the office again.
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Courts
Safo Kantanka’s will does not make anyone Kristo Asafo leader-Kwame Akuffo
Private legal practitioner Kwame Akufo says the will should not be treated as a document that automatically appoints a leader for the church.
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Supreme Court News
Full judgment: Why Supreme Court dismissed cases against Torkornoo's removal as CJ
The cases were filed by Vincent Ekow Assafuah, Theodore Kofi Atta Quartey, former Chief Justice Torkornoo, and the Centre for Citizenship, Constitutional and Electoral Systems.
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Crime
Police probe viral video involving policewoman in Ashanti North
The Command says it has identified the officer seen in the video and has begun steps to establish what happened.
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General
Salary of interdicted Bole SHS teacher suspended by GES
Director-General of GES, Professor Ernest Kofi Davis, said the Service is working with the police to ensure that the teacher is brought before the appropriate processes.
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Courts
Nkawie court grants two friends 100k bail each over gold ore theft
The court, presided over by Mr Robert Addo, granted each of them bail in the sum of GH¢100,000 with two sureties. They are expected to return to court on July 20, 2026.
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Courts
Wontumi seeks plea deal in Exim Bank loan fraud case
The development was placed before the Accra High Court on Thursday, June 11, 2026, through a Notification of Commencement of Plea Negotiation filed by the Deputy Attorney-General, Dr Justice Srem-Sai.
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Courts
Health Ministry welcomes conviction of man who assaulted Tema midwife
The Ministry, in a June 10 statement, said the decision affirms that health professionals must be protected while performing their duties.
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Courts
Man jailed four years for stealing church musical instruments
According to police, the incident happened on June 5, 2026, at the Faith International Ministry Church in Hohoe.
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Courts
Mechanic remanded over alleged stabbing in car battery dispute
Raymond Amponsah is accused of stabbing Matthew Tanokah in the stomach during a confrontation at North Suntreso.
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