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SONA 2024: Full Speech by President Akufo Addo
The address, mandated by Article 67 of the 1992 Constitution, was delivered by the President in the Chamber of Parliament on Tuesday, 27th February, 2024
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Crime
Failing to disclose your STI status before sex is a crime-E/R DOVVSU Director
She explained that knowingly concealing such information places the unsuspecting partner at risk and constitutes sexual abuse under Ghana’s laws, attracting severe penalties.
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Crime
AWLA unhappy about rising violence against women, urges swift justice
In a statement dated May 28, 2025, and signed by its Public Relations Officer, AWLA highlighted several incidents of gender-based violence that remain unresolved, with perpetrators yet to face justice.
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US
R. Kelly sentenced to 30 years in prison for federal racketeering, sex trafficking
Prosecutors had asked the judge to sentence Kelly, 55, to more than 25 years behind bars, while his defense attorneys asked for 10 or fewer, saying prosecutors' request was "tantamount to a life sentence."
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Transparency International flags land disputes as fuel for corruption in Ghana
Speaking at a multi-stakeholder dialogue in Kumasi on “Strengthening Inclusive Land Governance in Ghana”, the anti-corruption body noted that irregular customary tenure systems, coupled with family disputes and unchecked land sales, are fee...
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Africa
Ethiopia to launch national sex offence register
The system which aims to prevent and respond to sexual violence against women and children is hoped to make an impact in a country where prosecuting gender-based violence is a major challenge.
BBC
Africa
Nigerian minister prescribes capital punishment for rape
She said only capital punishment and other forms of punishment commensurate with the inhuman crime of rape would act as a deterrent to rape.
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Asia
Obtaining consent for sex on false promise of marriage should be punishable-Indian High Court
Dismissing the plea of the accused, the court also observed that till a law to protect the victim of such deception was framed, the court should take into consideration the social reality and continue giving protection to such women who suf...
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US
R. Kelly trial: Woman says singer pressured her to have abortion August 24, 2021 33
Mr Kelly has not been charged with sex crimes related directly to the women’s testimony.
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CHRAJ demands urgent action on Anti-Witchcraft Bill after child abuse incident
CHRAJ Commissioner Joseph Whittal appealed during a forum on Wednesday, July 23, commemorating five years since the horrific mob lynching of Akua Denteh in Ghana’s Northern Region.
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Courts
FIDA Ghana petitions Chief Justice over RNAQ and wife divorce judgment, urges Judicial training
FIDA Ghana took particular issue with passages in the judgment that, according to the petition, referred to the petitioner as physically attractive and capable of remarrying at any time
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Europe
UK's notorious romance fraudster who blew women’s life savings jailed for 17 years
Nigel Baker, 56, from Romford in Essex, targeted five women he met on dating sites, including Plenty of Fish, by posing as a successful online bookmaker and convincing them their cash would be safely invested.
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Courts
Adentan court remands two women over offensive remarks against President Mahama
The women, Priscilla Duah Birago, a 29-year-old national service personnel, and Charity Dede Tetteh, also 29 and a beautician, appeared before the Adentan Circuit Court on charges of making offensive statements.
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Africa
Nigerian Senator suspended over sexual harassment allegation against senate president
Akpoti-Uduaghan first made the accusations public in an interview last Friday. However, after rejecting her petition on procedural grounds, the Senate’s ethics committee recommended her suspension, arguing that she had brought the upper cha...
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Cross-border traders trained to counter activities of violent extremism
It formed part of efforts to prevent the spillover of activities of violent extremists.
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US
US actor & rapper Kaalan Walker sentenced 50 years to life in prison for raping multiple women
Kaalan Walker was sentenced to 50 years to life in prison for sex-related charges involving women and minors going back to 2013.
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Africa
Nigeria: Rivers State gives women right to share family property
“I don’t know why it’s a taboo; because you’re a girl, because you’re a woman, you’re not entitled to inherit what belongs to your father."
The Nation
Crime
How two Ghanaian women were rescued from kidnappers in Nigeria
Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCOP) Lydia Yaako Donkor, the Director-General of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), confirmed the rescue, noting that the victims are currently safe and receiving medical treatment in a secured faci...
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Crime
Police investigate deaths of two women found in Tamale hotel room
According to a statement issued on Tuesday, August 4, the two women are believed to be nationals of Benin.
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40 years of PNDCL 111: AWLA urges parliament to pass amendment bill urgently
In a press statement dated 17 November 2025, the African Women Lawyers Association (AWLA) Ghana described the 1985 law as “revolutionary” for its time but warned that it no longer reflects the structure of modern Ghanaian families
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