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Julia Banks: Ex-Australia MP alleges inappropriate touching by a minister
Ms Banks’ allegations have again highlighted the treatment of women in Mr Morrison’s conservative government and wider Australian politics
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Europe
Woman who killed her abusive husband goes on trial for murder in France
This year alone, 43 women have lost their lives at the hands of their partners or husbands, according to advocacy group “Feminicides par compagnon ou ex,”
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General
One-year anniversary of late Justice Rita Agyeman-Budu to be commemorated with Foundation Launch, Headstone unveiling next month
The three-day commemoration, scheduled for November 20 to 22, 2026, will be held to celebrate the life and legacy of the late Justice, who passed away in July 2025 at the age of 64.
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Courts
Online pastor remanded over alleged romance fraud involving seven women
Kwarteng is accused of using an Instagram account, where he presented himself as a pastor, to build romantic relationships with women and allegedly induce them to send him money.
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Crime
Police arrest 80 in Upper East anti-crime operation
Police say the intelligence-led operation focused on communities identified as crime-prone areas, including Zuarungu, Bolgatanga, Tongo, Bongo and parts of the Nabdam District.
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Africa
Husbands can legally take wives' surnames- SA highest Court rules
Previously, South African legislation only permitted women to adopt their spouses' surnames.
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Betty Mould-Iddrisu faults parliament for decades-long delay of Spousal Property Rights bill
Madam Mould-Iddrisu was instrumental in the introduction of the Property Rights of Spouses Bill in Parliament in 2010 during her tenure as Attorney-General.
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Legal Aid eyes 24-hour legal support under Government’s economic policy
Speaking at the Greater Accra Law Week conference on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, Mr. Folie revealed that the Legal Aid Service is exploring the creation of a 24-hour legal call centre, which would allow Ghanaians to reach lawyers at any time f...
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Africa
Zimbabwe: 9 Arrested for Booing First Lady Auxillia Mnangagwa for 'Sidelining' Them On Freebies
Business Centre stood up and disrupted Mnangagwa's delivery of her speech by booing her as a way of showing their disgruntlement for not receiving some groceries and clothes, which she was doling out to people," said Zimbabwe Lawyers for Hu...
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Africa
Zimbabwe court sentences opposition leader for insulting Russian businesswoman
Magistrate Vongai Guwuriro ruled that Tendai Biti, a former Zimbabwean finance minister, must pay the fine or go to prison, ending a four-year legal battle between Biti and Tatiana Aleshina, who court papers said was a Russian investor.
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Europe
British woman jailed for taking abortion pills after legal limit during lockdown
The 44-year-old mother of three obtained pills from the British Pregnancy Advisory Service (BPAS) during lockdown, under laws introduced in the COVID pandemic.
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Africa
Chad fines for those who reject marriage proposals
The region's Higher Islamic Council ruled that the figure be between $23 (£18) and $39 for women and $15 for men.
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Business
Africa’s 'blue economy' agenda not impossible – International lawyer
The International Lawyer expressed her confidence in the 2016 Lomé Charter on Maritime Security and Safety and Development in Africa which she believes will play a major role in driving the agenda.
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Gender Equality: African Women in Law to hold round-table discussion
Happening on Wednesday, June 15, 2022 at the Accra High Court Auditorium, the event would bring together leaders within the legal and judicial sectors to examine the social, cultural, and institutional norms and practices that create gender...
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Crime
Gunmen kill chief volunteer in Ejura
The 50-year-old man was part of a team of volunteers who patrol between the Kyenkyenkura and Dromankuma to ensure market women are safe.
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Africa
Benin lawmakers vote to legalise abortion
Women can now end their pregnancy within the first three months in cases where it could “aggravate or cause material, educational, professional or moral distress, incompatible with the woman or the unborn child’s interest
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Retired soldier ‘mistakenly’ kills 2 at mining site at Amansie
The Chinese people decided to close their pit today [Thursday], so all the women in Manso Kaniago came there to get some small money to cater for their families
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Africa
Chad soldiers arrested for rape in Niger Republic
Chadian soldiers on international deployment to tackle jihadist fighters raped women and at least one minor in southwest Niger, the national human rights commission said Sunday.
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Courts
High Court ‘rebukes’ Ecobank, dismisses fresh suit against Daniel Ofori
The court found that Ecobank’s claim in the suit had already been dealt with by the Supreme Court and thus would not serve any purpose for it to consider the remaining grounds.
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