Africa
Kenya withdraws bread tax amid protest
Members of Parliament made this announcement amidst tense scenes in Nairobi, where police used tear gas and water cannons to disperse angry demonstrators.
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Courts
Ambulance case: Court orders National Security to investigate unsanctioned recordings
This followed a statement by Deputy Attorney General Alfred Tuah-Yeboah to the court about the audio recordings circulating on social media.
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US
Undocumented spouses of US citizens to receive legal status
This initiative will target those who have resided in the country for at least a decade, granting them the ability to work legally in the U.S.
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Courts
Ambulance case: High Court dismisses Forson, Jakpa's applications
Today, the court, presided over by Justice Afia Asare-Botwe, dismissed the application for a mistrial, indicating that the minority leader did not show provisions that warrant a mistrial.
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Supreme Court News
Suit filed to restrain parliament from probing Cecilia Dapaah case
He argues that the Speaker of Parliament or the House has no authority to direct the Attorney General to investigate or prosecute an alleged criminal case.
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Courts
Man accused of galamsey granted GH₵150,000 bail
Solomon Owusu Ansah, 31, pleaded not guilty to the charge, and would reappear before the court, on June 17, for case management conference.
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Courts
Ofosu Ampofo to open defence in alleged audio violence case June 20
The High Court took this decision, presided over by Samuel Asiedu JSC, to grant him more time owing to his health condition.
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US
American tourist to pay $9,000 fine for bullets in backpack
Wenrich is among five American tourists detained in recent months due to ammunition discovered in their luggage.
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Crime
Suspect in Kasoa soldier shooting remanded by court
The accused, who is also a traditional leader by the name, of Nana Barima Ababio, is expected to reappear on May 16, 2024.
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US
New York: Ghanaian couple sentenced 25 years for beating 5-year-old boy to death
A jury delivered a verdict of second-degree murder on March 22, leading to the sentencing pronounced by a judge on Wednesday.
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US
New York Appeals Court Overturns Harvey Weinstein's Rape Conviction
The Court of Appeals, in a 4-3 ruling, determined that the trial judge had made a mistake by allowing testimony from women not mentioned in the charges against Weinstein, leading to the order for a new trial.
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Courts
Truck driver jailed six months over train accident on Tema-Mpakadan Railway Line
Appearing before the Juapong Circuit Court on Friday, Mr. Dzidotor pleaded guilty to three out of four counts of the charges that were levelled against him.
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Europe
Polish national arrested for alleged plot to assassinate Ukraine's President on behalf of Russia
Prosecutors claim that his actions were aimed at assisting Russian special services in planning a potential assassination of President Zelenskyy.
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Courts
Funny Face granted GH¢120,000 bail for careless driving
Funny Face, who has been on remand for two weeks, has been charged with drunk driving and careless driving.
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Africa
SA speaker charged with 12 counts of corruption
She made her first court appearance after handing herself over to a police station on Thursday morning.
BBC
Africa
Uganda's top court upholds controversial anti-LGBT law
But the court did weaken the legislation, saying that parts of it violated constitutional rights.
BBC
General
GaDangme Council says Gborbu Wulomo’s marriage to 12 year old is Betrothal, not marriage
Over the weekend, there was a huge uproar when a video surfaced of the traditional ruler allegedly marrying the girl at a widely attended traditional ceremony.
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Africa
CAR opposition leader sentenced for defamation
Crepin Mboli Goumba, a lawyer and coordinator for the opposition group BRDC, was arrested earlier this month after accusing magistrates of corruption.
BBC
Courts
Funny Face remanded into police custody after Kasoa incident
Charged with drunk driving and careless driving, Funny Face appeared before the court on Tuesday, March 26.
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Africa
Tanzanian national sentenced 12 years in prison in Seychelles for importation of cocaine
Shabani Kizamba Shabani was arrested on September 26 in 2022 upon his arrival in Seychelles on a Qatar Airways flight by police and airport officials.
Seychelles News Agency