Europe
Australian inmate challenges long-standing prison ban on vegemite
Andre McKechnie, 54, says the prohibition — in place since 2006 — violates his right to cultural expression, according to court documents obtained by AFP and AP.
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Courts
Former NPA Boss sues OSP for GH¢20 million over defamatory claims
Filed on November 10, 2025, at the Accra High Court (General Jurisdiction Division), the suit seeks damages, an apology, and a retraction, as well as a perpetual injunction restraining the OSP.
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Courts
GIIF never approved $2m Sky Train funding — Former Board Member testifies
Mr Darkwah was testifying on Monday, 10 November, as the first prosecution witness in the ongoing trial of former GIIF Chief Executive Officer, Solomon Asamoah, and former Board Chair, Prof. Christopher Ameyaw-Akumfi.
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Crime
Kumasi: EOCO arrests 320 people in QNET fraud raid
The coordinated raid, conducted on Thursday, November 6, 2025, is described as the biggest single anti-human trafficking action in Ghana’s history.
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Crime
FIC clears McDan, Nii Armah-Quaye of wrongdoing, unfreezes accounts after probe
The two entrepreneurs had their bank accounts frozen earlier this year as part of a multi-agency financial probe.
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Courts
Customs Officer denies GH₵2,000 extortion allegation, demands GH₵5m compensation in counterclaim
The case, currently before the Adentan Circuit Court, was filed by Horgli Wise Roland, who accused Officer Dordoe of unlawfully collecting the amount during a travel encounter in November 2024 without issuing a receipt.
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Business
GRA pilots digital tax system to capture E-commerce and online businesses
Speaking during a courtesy visit by the Minister of State in charge of Public Sector Reforms, Lydia Lamisi Akanvariba, the Commissioner-General of the GRA, Anthony Sarpong, revealed that the system is designed to track, identify, and tax on...
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GTEC warns public over 50 unaccredited tertiary institutions
In a statement signed by its Director-General, Prof Ahmed Jinapor Abdulai, GTEC said the named institutions have failed to meet national accreditation and quality assurance standards.
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Business
File beneficial ownership details by October 30-ORC urges companies
The directive, issued in accordance with the Companies Act, 2019 (Act 992) and the Companies Regulations, 2023 (L.I. 2473), mandates every registered entity in Ghana to disclose the natural persons who ultimately own, control, or exercise s...
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Europe
UK to require higher English proficiency for skilled migrants from 2026
The tougher standards will apply to graduates, as well as applicants for skilled worker, scale-up, and high potential individual (HPI) visas.
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Africa
ICC convicts Sudanese militia leader for war crimes in Darfur conflict
Kushayb, a senior commander of the Janjaweed militia, was found guilty on 27 counts linked to attacks carried out between 2003 and 2004.
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Courts
Customs officer faces court over alleged GH¢2,000 extortion at KIA
Dordoe, who serves as a Revenue Officer with the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) Customs Division, has been charged with extortion but pleaded not guilty.
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Crime
Pass Community Sentencing bill to ease prison crisis-ACHPR urges Ghana
The Commission’s remarks followed a promotion mission to Ghana from September 29 to October 2, 2025. Among its key findings was severe overcrowding in prisons, with Nsawam Medium Security Prison housing 3,496 inmates—more than three times i...
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Business
Government to amend Shippers’ Authority Act to resolve port disputes
The move comes in response to concerns raised by the Chamber of Freight and Trade about inconsistencies in the rates applied by shipping lines when calculating demurrage and related port fees.
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Africa
Kabila sentenced to death in absentia over war crimes, treason
The charges stem from allegations that Kabila secretly supported the M23 rebel group, blamed for mass killings, torture, sexual violence, and the takeover of vast areas in eastern DRC.
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Crime
IMANI calls for prosecutions after forensic report uncovers Gold-for-Oil irregularities
Former officials of BOST and an associated private firm were also singled out in connection with undisclosed offshore assets, trade-based money laundering, and breaches of fiduciary obligations.
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Business
Canal+ seals $2bn MultiChoice deal — impact on DStv and GOtv users
MultiChoice owners of DStv and GOtv confirmed that regulatory approval has been secured and that the transaction is complete. The company reassured subscribers that day-to-day services remain unchanged.
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Courts
Court strikes out 11 deportees’ case against Ghana after their removal
The group, comprising four Nigerians, three Togolese, two Malians, one Gambian, and one Liberian, had sought to challenge what they described as unlawful detention in Ghana.
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Africa
Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger to quit ICC, brand court 'Neo-Colonial Tool'
In a joint statement, the three Sahel states declared they no longer recognise the authority of the UN-backed tribunal, accusing it of failing to prosecute grave crimes such as genocide, war crimes, crimes against humanity, and aggression.
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Courts
11 West Africans take Ghana to court over alleged unlawful detention
According to the suit, the Attorney General, the Chief of Defence Staff, and the Comptroller General of the Ghana Immigration Service have been named as respondents.
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