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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Mahama receives 10 petitions seeking removal of EC Commissioners and Special Prosecutor
According to high-level sources familiar with the process, seven petitions target the Electoral Commission (EC)—specifically Chairperson Jean Mensa and her two deputies, Dr Bossman Eric Asare and Samuel Tettey—while **three separate petitio...
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Crime
Police clear former New Force spokesperson of criminality
A police clearance certificate issued by the CID’s Criminal Data Services Bureau in October 2025 shows that Ms Abbiusi has never been convicted of any offence in Ghana.
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US
Saudi-US dual national jailed over critical tweets returns to Florida
Saad Ibrahim Almadi, a 75-year-old retired engineer with dual US and Saudi citizenship, arrived back in Florida this week, his family confirmed.
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Supreme Court News
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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Others
The office of the Chief Justice should not be a casualty of politics
The piece underscores the imperative of safeguarding the judiciary—particularly the Office of the Chief Justice—from partisan capture to maintain institutional integrity. It highlights the risks of political interference, public mistrust, a...
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General
GIMPA Law School submits comments on Ghana’s Draft Misinformation Bill, 2025
Guided by the Head of Department, the students dissected the 80-plus sections of the draft line by line, benchmarking it against Ghana’s 1992 Constitution, international conventions such as the ICCPR, and continental standards under the Afr...
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Courts
UEW referred to Attorney General over GH₵28m honorarium payment
The directive was issued following Wednesday’s PAC sitting, which reviewed the 2024 financial statements of public universities and found significant financial irregularities in UEW’s accounts.
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Crime
Two arrested over brutal murder and robbery of young man in Ashanti Region
The suspects, identified as Solomon Opoku and Collins Aboagye, are alleged to have killed Mensah on October 6, 2025, before fleeing with his Haojin motorbike.
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Crime
Regimanuel Gray petitions Interior Minister over invasions on their properties despite court order
In a petition dated June 30, 2025, and addressed to the Minister for the Interior, the company’s Secretary, Mr. Isaac Achiampong, warned of an impending breakdown of law and order if urgent intervention is not provided.
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Courts
Former CJ Torkonoo files suit to halt Justice Baffoe-Bonnie’s vetting, appointment as Chief Justice
The lawsuit also asks the court to invalidate all proceedings of the Justice Gabriel Scott Pwamang Committee, which was constituted under Article 146 of the 1992 Constitution to examine petitions calling for her removal from office.
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Europe
UK to require higher English proficiency for skilled migrants from 2026
The tougher standards will apply to graduates, as well as applicants for skilled worker, scale-up, and high potential individual (HPI) visas.
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General
Judicial Service postpones swearing-in of new High Court judges indefinitely
In a circular issued by the Judicial Secretary, Musah Ahmed, the Service attributed the decision to “unforeseen circumstances”, noting that a new date will be communicated in due course.
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Tech
Joint Cyber Security Committee inaugurated
The launch took place on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, at the opening of the National Cyber Security Awareness Month, celebrated under the theme “Building a Safe, Informed, and Accountable Digital Space.”
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General
No more scribbling, fix your handwriting-Indian court to doctors
All doctors must now write prescriptions in CAPITAL LETTERS until full digitisation is implemented.
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General
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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General
Court halts 2025 Damba Festival activities in Bawku
On Thursday, September 25, 2025, the court issued the directive, preventing the president and all members of the 2025 Damba Planning Committee from carrying out any duties connected to the festival.
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Supreme Court News
Seek GLC recognition-Baffoe-Bonnie tells Ghana Law Society
During a courtesy visit by the leadership of the Law Society, he reaffirmed the judiciary’s dedication to guaranteeing that defendants are adequately represented in legal proceedings, noting that access to justice remains a foundation of th...
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Africa
Togo president’s sister-in-law arrested after opposing family rule
Over recent months, Gnakadé has published articles urging Gnassingbé to step aside for “a peaceful, inclusive, and national transition,” while also voicing her support for ongoing demonstrations.
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GTEC shuts down Royal Nursing College in Kumasi over lapsed accreditation
In a letter dated September 12, 2025, and signed by Prof. Ahmed Jinapor Abdulai, the Director-General of GTEC, the Commission disclosed that the college had been operating without valid accreditation since December 16, 2021.
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