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Curfew renewed for Nkwanta as Interior Ministry imposes weapons ban
In a statement shared by the ministry, the curfew takes effect from Monday, 19 January 2026, and will run nightly from 22:00 to 05:00.
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US bars ex-EU tech chief and activists in social media ‘censorship’ row
In a sharply worded statement, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the group had helped drive “censorship crackdowns by foreign states” that targeted “American speakers and American companies”.
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Africa
Burkina Faso bans homosexual acts
The new measure, unanimously voted through on Monday, imposes punishments of up to five years in jail, and has become part of a broader crackdown on same-sex relationships across the continent.
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Curfew imposed on Sawla-Tuna-Kalba township over land dispute
In a statement signed by Interior Minister Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, the curfew — which runs from 6:00 pm to 6:00 am daily — takes effect Wednesday, August 27, 2025, and will remain in force until further notice.
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Tema chiefs move to ban lavish funerals
Speaking during the 2025 Homowo celebrations, Nii Agbo said the proposed directive would prohibit the purchase of expensive funeral cloth and the hosting of elaborate burial parties, urging neighbouring communities such as La, Nungua, Teshi...
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UG lifts ban on social events, urges caution amid COVID-19 concerns
In a notice released by the Office of Student Affairs on Monday, July 14, and endorsed by University Health Services and top management, the university announced that the restriction has been removed effective immediately.
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Crime
10 Chinese nationals nabbed by taskforce over illegal gold trading
The GoldBod Taskforce apprehended the suspects at a private residence where they were allegedly conducting illicit gold transactions.
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US
Lady Gaga Sued for Allegedly Copying Mayhem Album Logo—Trademark Battle Begins
The lawsuit claims that Gaga—whose real name is Stefani Germanotta—was contacted about the alleged similarity before the album’s release but proceeded with the design anyway.
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No lavish wedding for muslims at Bole as Chief Imam places ban in keeping with simplicity
This decision, made after extensive consultations with Islamic clerics, aims to reduce the growing financial strain associated with weddings and ensure that marriage ceremonies adhere to Islamic traditions.
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General
EPA seizes three excavators to enforce ban on mining in river bodies
The EPA recently issued a directive ordering a complete halt to mining activities within and around river bodies.
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US
U.S. Supreme Court Upholds TikTok Ban Without Divestiture, Citing National Security Concerns
The U.S. Supreme Court has upheld a federal law requiring TikTok’s parent company, ByteDance, to divest its ownership to remain operational in the United States, citing national security concerns.
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Africa
Police in Zimbabwe banned from using phone on duty
According to an official memo, officers are instructed to hand over their mobile devices to supervisors upon arriving at their stations, only being permitted to use them during designated break times.
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Courts
Galamsey fight: Akufo-Addo calls for swift adjudication of cases
He reiterated that all forms of mining in water bodies, as well as reconnaissance, prospecting, exploration, and small-scale mining in forest reserves, remained banned, mandating that law enforcement agencies work assiduously to rid the des...
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Call for Galamsey ban: Organised labour reiterates position to government
This call was reiterated during a meeting on September 17, 2024, with the president's ad-hoc inter-ministerial committee to address the illegal mining crisis.
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Africa
South Sudan bans popular but deadly local gin
The Royal Gin, popularly known as "Makuei Gin" is said to be addictive, mostly to young people.
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Supreme Court News
Why Ghanaian celebrities are in Supreme Court against FDA; Judgment set for April 10
The seven-member panel of the Supreme Court, presided over by Chief Justice Torkornoo, has meanwhile set judgment for April 10, 2024, after parties filed their Memorandum of Issues.
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Business
We’ll be better off banning selected products than restricting them – GUTA
President of the association, Dr Joseph Obeng stated that it is important for every country to achieve self-sufficiency, emphasising that the appropriate course of action has become a challenge.
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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
Africa
Divine Oduduru: Nigerian sprinter receives six-year ban for doping violations
The Athletics Integrity Unit announced the decision on Thursday, saying there was "overwhelming evidence" against the former world junior silver medallist. The violations were possession of prohibited substances and attempted use of a prohi...
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Africa
Kenya's anti-gay bill proposes 50-year jail term
Dubbed the Family Protection Bill 2023, the draft law is recommending a ban on homosexuality, same-sex unions, and any LGBTQ activities and campaigns.
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