Crime
Sampa chieftaincy clash leaves one dead police officer injured
The long-standing chieftaincy conflict at Sampa in the Jaman North District of the Bono Region turned violent on Wednesday, when opposing factions engaged in a gun battle.
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7-member team inaugurated to mediate Gbinyiri land crisis
Interior Minister Mohammed Mubarak Muntaka, speaking at the inauguration in Accra, said the initiative was a directive of the National Security Council in response to the conflict that erupted on August 23, 2025, in the Sawla-Tuna-Kalba Dis...
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US
Judge declares Trump's deployment of the National Guard illegal
The ruling comes as Trump seeks to use National Guard troops in order to crack down on crime in other US cities and support immigration enforcement.
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Government lifts curfew on Walewale
The decision, taken on the advice of the North East Regional Security Council (REGSEC), follows marked improvements in the area’s security situation and the demonstrated commitment of local leaders and residents to maintain peace.
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Acting Environment Minister writes to AG; demands immediate revocation of L I 2462
The move, described as a cornerstone in government’s anti-galamsey strategy, is aimed at tightening Ghana’s mining regulatory framework and halting the widespread environmental destruction caused by illegal mining.
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US
Halt foreign aid payments-Trump administration tells Supreme Court
On Tuesday, the Justice Department submitted an emergency request to the justices, seeking to overturn a federal district court order that compels the administration to release the money before the fiscal year ends on September 30.
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Amended mining law to peg maximum tenure of lease at 15 years
Speaking at a roundtable organized by the Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) in Accra, Mr. Ayisi said the change was necessary to align Ghana’s laws with international standards and to strengthen local ownership in the sector.
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Ensure stronger protection of workers' rights, dignity-Labour Minister
Speaking in Accra on Friday at the launch of a human rights advocacy campaign at the Mövenpick Ambassador Hotel, Dr Pelpuo reminded employers of the sacrifices employees make daily to drive productivity.
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Crime
Four soldiers arrested for unauthorised galamsey raids
The operation, carried out on Monday, August 18, saw the task force disarm the soldiers and seize their equipment.
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Crime
998 prisoners receive presidential pardon
The decision, announced in a statement signed by Minister of Government Communications Felix Kwakye Ofosu, was made under Article 72(1) of the 1992 Constitution, which empowers the President to remit sentences and grant pardons.
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Crime
Suspected drug addict attacks farmer with machete in Ashanti Region, both hospitalised
The suspect, Kwame Abam, 43, is reported to have returned from his farm on the day of the incident, smoked what is believed to be marijuana in a nearby bush, and then, without provocation, assaulted a man known only as Jojo, who was asleep...
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Courts
Why was the case of Kwabena Duffuor and 7 others discontinued? -AG explains
At a sectoral update held on Monday, July 28, Dr. Ayine announced that the case, The Republic v. Kwabena Duffuor & 7 Others (CR/0248/2020), was withdrawn via a nolle prosequi following a structured settlement deal valued at GH¢2 billion—rou...
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National Service scandal :Eight suspects seek plea bargains-AG
Speaking at the Government Accountability Series on Monday, July 28, Dr. Ayine disclosed that the filing of charges in the case has been put on hold after investigators uncovered fresh evidence pointing to serious financial irregularities.
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Gov’t to introduce National Bar Exam to replace Ghana School of Law admission structure
Speaking at the Government Accountability Series in Accra on Monday, July 28, 2025, Dr. Ayine outlined key provisions in a new legal education bill expected to go before Cabinet in August.
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Government imposes curfew in Bawku, Nalerigu over rising tensions
The Ministry of the Interior, in a public release, stated that this measure is aimed at stabilizing the region and preventing further unrest.
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Gov’t launches NAIMOS to lead coordinated war on Galamsey
Announcing the initiative on Wednesday, July 23, Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, said the new secretariat will serve as the operational nerve centre for Ghana’s multi-agency crackdown on illegal small-sca...
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US
Columbia to pay $200M in antisemitism settlement with U.S. Government
Announced on Wednesday, the agreement marks the conclusion of a months-long investigation by the Trump administration, which had previously frozen or revoked over $400 million in federal grants to the university.
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Courts
Why AG entered nolle prosequi in the Duffuor case
“In this case, that benchmark has been met,” the statement read. “The continuation of the trial, in the Attorney-General’s view, would no longer serve any additional public interest.”
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Africa
Monument to be established in Ghana in honour of 1994 Rwandan genocide
The announcement was made by Yussif Issaka Jajah, Member of Parliament and Deputy Minister for Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, during Ghana’s commemoration of Rwanda’s 31st Liberation Day, known as Kwibohora.
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Gov’t ends military protection for civilians in push for discipline
The move forms part of the government's broader "reset agenda", which aims to ensure greater accountability and responsible deployment of military resources.
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