Africa
UN ‘alarmed’ over CAR use of private military groups
The UN has expressed alarm at the increase in the recruitment and use of foreign private military and security companies by Central African Republic (CAR) government.
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Africa
Egyptian president: We must reach legal agreement on Ethiopian dam
President El-Sisi affirmed Egypt’s position on the imperative to reach a binding legal agreement regarding filling and operating the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD).
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General
National Security, Police shut down LGBTQ office on Akufo-Addo's orders
Amidst the raging controversy regarding the opening of an office by members of the Lesbians Gays Bisexuals Transgender Queer and Intersexed community (LGBTQI), President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has ordered for the swift closure of same...
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Maintain prevailing peace in Bawku – IGP to police
The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Mr James Oppong-Boanuh, has urged personnel of the Ghana Police Service in the Bawku enclave to ensure high level of discipline and professionalism to maintain the prevailing peace in the area.
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Crime
Coup Plot: ACP Agodzor, Mac-Palm, others’ treason trial adjourned
The Accra High Court hearing the case of Dr Frederick Yao Mac Palm and ten others, being held over alleged treason, has adjourned the hearing to April 13, 2021, due to the upsurge of Covid-19 cases in the country.
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Crime
Kumasi police arrest three Nigerians allegedly connected to bank robberies
The suspects are believed to be members of a criminal network that monitors bank customers, follows them after withdrawals and steals their money, sometimes by breaking into parked vehicles.
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Courts
Student pleads not guilty to alleged theft of Bishop Obinim’s GH¢1.5m
The accused pleaded not guilty to conspiracy to commit a crime, namely stealing, when she appeared before the Adenta Circuit Court for the second time on Friday.
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General
Beyond Accra: Panellists highlight career prospects in Ashanti, Bono and Ahafo regions for young lawyers
These views emerged during a webinar organised by Dennislaw in collaboration with the Ghana Bar Association Young Lawyers' Forum on Thursday, October 29, 2026.
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Courts
Lady granted bail over alleged GH¢1.5 million theft from Bishop Obinim
The accused is facing a charge of conspiracy to commit a crime, namely theft, in connection with the alleged disappearance of the money from a safe at the Bishop's Lakeside residence in Accra.
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Withdraw if you have CGPA below 1.00 – UG to students
In a notice issued by the Academic Affairs Directorate on Thursday, October 22, 2026, the university explained that the directive was in accordance with Section 9.26 of the University Regulations for Junior Members (2017).
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Courts
GH¢261m cocaine case: Sixth accused seeks removal from charge sheet as court sets November 5 hearing
The application, filed on September 30, 2026, forms part of ongoing proceedings involving six individuals accused in connection with the high-value narcotics case.
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Crime
Seven arrested in Accra over use of cedi notes for money bouquets, cakes
The arrests followed a joint operation by the Bank of Ghana and the Ghana Police Service after authorities reportedly received information about the activities.
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Courts
Court fines three pragya riders
Arafat Ali was fined GH¢300 for operating a tricycle without number plates. He will serve 30 days in prison if he fails to pay. Samuel Awuni and Issahaku Fumpoli were each fined GH¢600 for riding without licences and insurance.
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Courts
Two remanded over alleged land guard attack at East Legon
Gabriel Abotsi Ahor, 29, a carpenter, and Benjamin Essel, 32, a concrete mixer, are alleged to have helped demolish an uncompleted building and a fence wall on a disputed property.
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Dr. Abdul-Baasit Aziz-Bamba: Harvard-trained lawyer to head Value for Money Office
The Presidency said the appointment was made under Article 195(1) of the 1992 Constitution and Section 14(1) of the Value for Money Office Act, 2026.
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Courts
Nkawie court jails pragya rider for biting community police assistant
The Nkawie Circuit Court convicted Abdul Aziz in the Atwima Nwabiagya South Municipality after pleading guilty to negligently causing harm.
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Courts
Nigerian woman jailed seven years for trafficking victims into prostitution
The convict, Gift Chinyere Aminu, also known as Joy, was convicted after trial by the Accra Circuit Court Four.
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Supreme Court News
Oppong Nkrumah’s bid to review ruling on legal vacation trials dismissed
Mr Oppong Nkrumah had asked the court to review an earlier decision which dismissed his application for an injunction against the vacation court hearings.
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Courts
Two remanded over suspected Indian hemp at Arts Centre
The accused, Torsu Assidam and Kofi Kesse, appeared before the court on Tuesday, but their pleas were not taken.
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Courts
Chief ordered to pay GH¢90,000 over illegal sale of family land
The sentence was delivered on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, by Simon Nketiah Gagah, the presiding judge of the Nsuta Circuit Court in the Sekyere Central District of the Ashanti Region.
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