Africa
Hundreds of inmates escape from DR Congo jail
The deputy director of the jail said the facility had 737 inmates, even though it only had a capacity for 150.
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Prison decongestion: A-G to lay two bills before Parliament
“I am treating both pieces of legislation as part of my priority legislation this year
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Courts
Illegal gold, money laundering: 2 Chinese, Ghanaians fined
The Office of the Attorney General is indicating its commitment to fight against illegal Gold business, Economic crime and crime in general.
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Courts
Headmaster remanded over drowning of JHS pupils
District Chief Executive for the Saboba District, Bingrini George has indicated that the District Security Committee will meet with the Ghana Education Service to discuss the canoe disaster
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US
US offers $5m rewards for information on Mexican drug traffickers
In October, the neighbouring states agreed to overhaul their approach, which Mexican officials have long portrayed as a relic of the past, and to instead step up efforts to address the root causes of crime and curb cross-border arms smuggli...
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Europe
Blatter, Platini charged with fraud
Mr Blatter and Mr Platini now face trial at a court in Bellinzona
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General
Police, court can deal with MPs without Speaker’s prior permission-Samson Anyenini asserts
Let not any MP suggest ever again that the police or the court cannot deal with a legislator unless and until the permission of the Speaker has been procured in advance in writing. The IGP ought not to be seen encouraging this unlawful and...
SAMSON LARDY ANYENINI
Crime
Jesus Ahuofe granted bail of GHS100,000
He had been charged with causing fear and panic after prophesying that a musician in Ghana will be shot and killed by robbers. He however pleaded not guilty to the charge.
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General
Registered guns should be used under permit-Legal practitioner
According to him, the purpose for using registered guns should be indicated in that permit issued by the Inspector General of Police(IGP).
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General
Samson’s Take: Let’s support the police
IGP George Akuffo Dampare is doing all the right things to instil discipline and sanity for our individual and collective good. However, the police deserve our support and encouragement if we want a country like those many of us frequently...
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Crime
Four car snatchers to spend 60 years in prison
The Court heard that on September 16, 2020, at about 0315 hours, the complainant was in charge of Dahatsu cab with the registration number GS 5742-20 within Dansoman Junction when Obeng hired him to Awoshie at a fee of GH¢15.00
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Africa
Former Algerian president’s brother jailed
Mr Louh will serve six years while Mr Haddad will be in jail for two years.
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Courts
Court remands farmer for stealing goat
He admitted the charge of stealing, but pleaded not guilty to causing unlawful damages and the Court presided by Mr. Sylvester Nii Okine Ablorh remanded him accordingly, to reappear in Court on Thursday, October 21 this year.
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General
Do not patronise unlicensed drug peddlers – Pharmacist advises public
“Some of the facilities are in deplorable states. It is a pitiful situation whenever it rains. We have written to the headquarters. We are appealing to corporate organisations and philanthropists to help keep the place in the best of condit...
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General
We support anti-LGBTQI+ Bill – Anglican Church of Ghana
The Anglican Church, Ghana, sees this homosexual practice as an act condemned by scriptures both in the Old and New Testaments.
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Crime
Police impound 919 motorbikes
The Public Affairs Officer of the Upper East Regional Police Command, Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP), Mr. David Fianko-Okyere, also explained that the exercise was part of general security strategies put in place by the Command, t...
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Europe
French CEO sent to prison after his policies resulted in the suicides of 35 employees
The trial shows that managers waging a campaign of harassment against employees could establish a a precedent in France and other countries.
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Africa
ECOWAS rushed in sanctioning Guinea over September 5 coup – International Law Lecturer
ECOWAS has since called for the unconditional release of Condé and restoration of Guinea to constitutional rule within six months.
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Courts
Richard Dela Sky writes: Can a media house be held liable for defamatory comments by others under their social media posts?
where a media house putting up a post disables the comment section on its page, some viewers would want to be clever by sharing the posts on their pages with defamatory captions
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Africa
Child bride who was convicted of killing her husband pardoned
Justice Sadik ordered that she be “detained at the pleasure of the governor of the state,” because she was forcefully married and committed the offence at the age of 16.
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