Africa
Gabon court jails former first lady, ex-president’s son for 20 years over corruption
The verdict, delivered late on Tuesday night, also imposed a fine of 100 million CFA francs ($177,000; £135,000) on both defendants.
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Cape Coast court jails fisherman 10 years for defiling 13-year-old girl
According to a statement from the Central Regional Police Command issued on October 29, 2025, the offence occurred on October 16, 2025, when the accused lured the victim into a ghetto and committed the act, which was captured in a viral vid...
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Crime
Two arrested after armed robbery at Adumasa market
The incident occurred on September 20, 2025, around 7:30 p.m. Police say three armed men on a motorbike stormed the Adumasa market and targeted a gold merchant, 35-year-old Ebenezer Boampong.
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Crime
Police probe mysterious death of woman found hanging in Sunyani home
The deceased, identified as Cynthia Boahemaa, was found on Saturday, 25 October 2025, according to a police statement signed by Chief Inspector Thomas Akeelah, Public Relations Officer for the regional command.
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Courts
Motor rider granted GH₵100k bail over alleged abduction, defilement of minor
Abel Ansah appeared before an Accra Circuit Court with his legal team on charges that he abducted and sexually assaulted the girl on August 23, 2025. He pleaded not guilty.
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Courts
Two nannies accused of drugging twin toddlers granted GH¢100k bail
The suspects — 30-year-old unemployed Francisca Boakye and 31-year-old nanny Harriet Ansah — are facing two counts of conspiracy to commit crime and four counts of causing harm. Both pleaded not guilty.
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Courts
Two men jailed 15 years each for robbery, sexual assault at Okushibli
According to police investigations, the 19-year-old victim, a hairdresser, hired Nicholas Tetteh, a motorbike rider, to transport her to Afienya.
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Crime
Dzodze motorcyclist escapes robbery attempt with gunshot wound, police hunt attackers
The victim, 32-year-old Emmanuel Akakpo of Bedzeme-Dzodze in the Ketu North Municipality, sustained a gunshot wound to his left thigh during the attack.
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General
Jakpa petitions CID to probe Ex-AG Dame over alleged misconduct
In a letter dated July 23, 2025, Mr. Jakpa accuses the former A-G of pressuring him to testify in a way that would implicate Dr. Forson, in order to “fast-track the conclusion of the case.”
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Courts
Four remanded over armed attack on Kwabenya Palace
According to prosecutors, the accused—alongside others still at large—stormed the Palace of Nii Abbey Okanfra III, Chief of Kwabenya, under the pretext that he was secretly installing a Queen Mother.
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Courts
Nine remanded over brutal attack on Weija sub-chief
The victim, Mutala Yayaa, a trader and sub-chief of Weija, was ambushed by the accused and their accomplices after being questioned about his “authority” to move around the area with his aides.
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Crime
Two officers hurt in Kukurantumi unrest after suspect dies in custody
Tensions escalated when reinforcements from the Eastern Regional Police Counter Terrorism Unit joined officers from the Akyem Tafo Division, only to be met with stone-throwing from agitated locals.
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Crime
Okada rider dies in hit-and-run at Tetegu
The crash happened around 6 p.m. when a speeding trotro bus collided with the motorcycle, which had a passenger on board.
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Crime
I8-year old jailed for snatching UMAT student's phone
Eighteen-year-old Bright Atanga, who faced charges of unlawful entry and theft, confessed to both accusations.
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Africa
Ex-Zambian Foreign Minister jailed four years for corruption
According to state media, Malanji was found guilty on seven counts linked to the acquisition of luxury properties and helicopters suspected to have been purchased with illicit funds.
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Crime
Surgeon who amputated own legs jailed for fraud and pornography offences
Neil Hopper, 49, from Truro in Cornwall, had carried out hundreds of amputations before undergoing the procedure himself in 2019.
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General
Gbinyiri conflict: Subinso chief urges NHIS support for displaced families
Nana Nangor II made the appeal during an interaction with the press following a visit by Major (Rtd) Dr. Joseph Bikankyi Kuyo, Director-General of the National Disaster Management Organization (NADMO).
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Courts
Kwabenya court grants GH¢60,000 bail to preacher accused of Incest
Asher, represented by lawyer Godfred Anim Darko, was admitted to bail in the sum of GH¢60,000 with three sureties. He is set to reappear before the court on September 23, 2025.
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Tarkwa court jails two men for scissors attack, robbery
The convicts—24-year-old Gilbert Mensah and 18-year-old Justice Mensah—admitted to stealing and causing harm.
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General
Counterfeit diapers seized in Kumasi destroyed by security officials
The items, disguised under the name of a well-known brand, were intercepted at a warehouse in Asafo following intelligence from National Security operatives.
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