Africa
South African woman jailed for 50 years for $28m theft
Hildegard Steenkamp siphoned off the money over a 13-year period from the healthcare company she worked at as an accountant in Gauteng province.
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Guinea-Bissau's parliament dissolved after 'coup bid'
Heavy battles raged in the early hours of Friday in the capital Bissau between members of the national guard, which is linked to the interior ministry, and the presidential guard. At least two people died in the clashes.
BBC
Crime
Police officer arrested for defrauding MTN agent to settle betting debt
G/Const. Darko explained that he resorted to defrauding to settle gambling debts and that he was under pressure from unidentified individuals.
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Supreme Court News
Cecilia Dapaah: OSP withdraws certiorari against High Court decision on 2nd confirmation application hearing
With the case at the Supreme Court now withdrawn, the High Court will on December 11 hear the second motion for confirmation of seizure & freezing orders, the OSP shared in an update on X
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Africa
Kenya Parliament bans suits loved by President
Speaker of Parliament Moses Wetangula said Kaunda suits, as well as traditional African clothes, were not welcome.
BBC
Courts
Police Superintendent, one other granted bail for unlawful possession of narcotic drugs
The court, presided over by Mrs. Eleanor Kakra Banes Botchway, said their plea for bail was considered because they were Police Officers and well-known in the community.
GNA
General
I said my residence was ‘almost’ sold- Speaker of Parliament
At a breakfast meeting, the Speaker of Parliament was reported to have said that his official residence at Cantonment had been sold.
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Crime
Two teachers jailed 6 years each for forging Judicial Service receipt
Lordfred Heward Mills, the main architect of the crime was jailed in absentia while Lawrence Ansu Asante, the second accused person, was escorted by the police to jail.
GNA
Africa
Burundi prosecutors seek life sentence for ex-Prime Minister
Mr Bunyoni’s trial started in September, a year after he was fired by President Evariste Ndayishimiye over suspicions that Mr Bunyoni was plotting a "coup" against him.
BBC
Tech
Canada bans Chinese app WeChat from government devices
The Chinese-owned app is sometimes referred to as the "everything app" - like WhatsApp, Facebook, Amazon and Tinder all in one.
BBC
Crime
Ghanaian woman arrested in Taiwan for overstaying visa for 34 years
It's said she entered Taiwan as a tourist in June 1989 after a transit from Hong Kong and left in March 1990. Police however say there were no immigration records to show when she re-entered Taiwan.
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Africa
Nigeria's highest court hears presidential poll challenge
The poll was won by Bola Tinubu but his main opponents - Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi - want the country's highest court to overturn the judgement
BBC
Africa
Burundi's sacked central bank chief arrested over money laundering accusations
The charges against Dieudonné Murengerantwari are "provisional" pending the outcome of investigations, the justice ministry said.
BBC
Courts
Court adjourns Adisadel College assault case to October 4
The case has been temporarily moved to District Court I where the parties involved would perpetually seek adjournments until the judge resumes
GNA
Europe
Football star Victor Osimhen threatens to sue his own club over TikTok video mocking him
The video, which appeared on the club's TikTok account, showed Osimhen failing to score from the spot during a game against Bologna at the weekend, with a sped-up voice dubbed over the top.
Sky News
Courts
National Security Minister sues Oliver Vormawor for defamation
Mr. Vormawor had stated on September 22 that he was offered $ 1 million and juicy government appointments to forfeit his activism - a claim he says is backed by evidence.
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Africa
Libya mayor arrested over floods that killed thousands
Abdulmenam al-Ghaithi was among numerous officials charged in connection with the disaster that killed thousands in eastern Libya earlier this month.
BBC
General
Alan Kyeremateng quits NPP to run 2024 polls as Independent candidate
Former NPP stalwart, Alan Kyerematen, pivots to an independent run for Ghana's 2024 presidency, marking his second departure from the party.
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Africa
Central African bloc suspends Gabon over coup
Earlier on Monday the coup leader, Gen Brice Oligui Nguema, was sworn in as transitional president.
BBC
Crime
Prisons Service says it's probing allegations by two ex-convicts against its officers
The ex-convicts appearing last week on an Onua TV show hosted by Captain Smart alleged that some prison officers spearheaded the buying and selling of contraband goods, including drugs, among others
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