Africa
Amnesty urges Algeria to free detained journalist
The prominent journalist is accused of illegally receiving money from people and organisations “in exchange for carrying out activities that could harm state security".
BBC
Results for "Ghana Pentecostal and Charismatic Council"
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Europe
Museveni urges overseas travel ban for MPs
He made the remarks while commissioning facilities at Uganda Petroleum Institute-Kigumba (UPIK) where the country intends to train local experts in oil exploration.
BBC
Crime
UK says there will be justice over Kenyan woman's death
The body of Agnes Wanjiru, 21, was found in a septic tank at a hotel in central Kenya in 2012, nearly three months after she had spent an evening partying with soldiers.
BBC
Africa
ICC seeks charges against LRA leader Joseph Kony
This is the first time the prosecutor's office has sought a hearing to confirm charges, in a suspect's absence.
BBC
Africa
Notorious Kenya policeman to be charged with murder
Kenya’s police watchdog, the Independent Police Oversight Authority (IPOA), says it has obtained a summons against Corporal Ahmed Rashid for the two killings in broad daylight in Eastleigh suburb in the capital Nairobi in March 2017.
BBC
Europe
German Catholic Church amends law to allow LGBTQ employees
The Church, which employees around 800,000 people in Germany, has changed its labor laws so that people can no longer be fired for being in a same-sex relationship or remarrying after divorce.
DW
Africa
Nigeria: Civil servant seeks divorce on grounds of ritual accusations
In his divorce petition in the Jikwoyi Customary Court, in Abuja, Mr Onu said, ”I don’t know why she is accusing me of this kind of thing. This shows there is no more trust between us.”
Peoples Gazette
Africa
Nigeria: Unemployed man ordered to sweep court premises for stealing perfume
The complainant claimed the convict entered the store and stole three perfumes worth N4,000 ($9.00).
Peoples Gazette
Crime
Bono Region: 14 illegal miners arrested in joint security operation
At the time of their arrest, some of the suspects were actively engaged in illegal mining along the Supre and Apampramu river of the district.
DL News
Africa
Central African Republic president sacks top judge for ‘impediment’
Faustin Archange Touadera’s decree came after the 70-year-old judge last month threw out a bid by the ruling party to amend the constitution so that he could run for a third term.
BBC
Africa
Fiery lawyer returns to Kenya after four-year exile
In 2018, Kenyan officials argued that the lawyer - who holds dual Kenyan-Canadian citizenship - was not a citizen. But Mr Miguna said his deportation was political.
BBC
Africa
Liberia gets third female chief justice
She replaces Francis Saye Korkpor who retires this month after reaching the constitutional limit of 70 years.
BBC
Africa
Nigeria: 26-year-old lawyer gets five years for drug trafficking
She was said to have been attempting to export the banned substance.
The Nation
Crime
42 arrested at Stonebwoy’s Ashiaman to the World Concert
A police statement says the suspects attacked “some of the fans with toy guns, cutlasses, knives, scissors, and other offensive weapons at different locations towards the end of the
DL News
Crime
12 arrested over communal clashes in North-East Region
The suspects are said to have been involved in the burning down of 16 houses, and the killing of many livestock.
DL News
General
EOCO Boss’ comment on NAM 1 charges not the AG’s position – John Kumah
The EOCO Boss, at a forum, noted that it is becoming increasingly difficult for state prosecutors to prosecute Nana Appiah Mensah due to the lack of the relevant laws to support the charges.
DL News
Courts
Three OWASS students granted bail over attempted robbery
According to officials, the students tried to snatch a taxi cab from its driver last Friday near the Royal Golf Park junction in Kumasi.
DL News
General
Foreign Affairs Ministry says it is probing alleged possession of Ghanaian passports by foreigners in Gulf States
In a statement on Friday, MoFA said it had been prompted by circulated videos on social media regarding the matter.
DL News
Crime
Driver arrested over death of 12 on Cape Coast –Takoradi Highway
"The driver and 11 passengers on board the Toyota Hiace vehicle have all been confirmed dead by a medical officer at the Cape Coast Teaching Hospital."
DL News
Europe
Pre-contract agreement for Luis Suarez to join Nacional
Suarez has scored 68 goals in 132 appearances since 2007, making him Uruguay's all-time leading scorer.
DL News