Africa
Criminals have declared war on South Africans - minister
This is after the country's transport minister was robbed at gun-point in a daring attack on Monday.
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US
Owner of dogs who mauled elderly Texas man to death has been arrested
Cartwright is currently being held in the Fort Bend County jail on a $100,000 bond, police said
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US
Finn’s Law: Five years after stabbing, ex-police dog is still campaigning
“In the future, we hope to do more to raise awareness of animal welfare issues, and as ever, Finn will be at the helm
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General
GH¢8.5m lost every month in Tamale due to illegal power connection – NEDCo
NEDCO supplies electricity to Sunyani, Bolgatanga, Wa, Tamale and it’s environs.
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Africa
Militants in Burkina Faso police attack ‘neutralised’
Thousands took to the streets to protest in the capital Ouagadougou on Saturday.
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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
Gold company robbery: Soldiers, others to serve cummulative 252 years in jail
The convicts include a retired soldier, Emmanuel Tetteh, aka ‘Rocky Study’, who works as a private security officer; Samuel Agbadoku, unemployed; a private security officer, Isaac Adjei; a fetish priest and others.
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Courts
Takoradi fake kidnapping, pregnancy case: Court fines woman GH¢7,200
Josephine Panyin Mensah was charged with two counts of deceiving a public officer and publication of false news with intent to cause fear and panic.
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Crime
Zebilla: Police in pursuit of man who attacked officer, stole AK47 rifle
In a statement, it said the assailant inflicted machete wounds on the head and body of the officer near the Zebilla Senior High School.
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Police officer in viral video sexually assaulting woman granted bail
He was granted bail in the amount of GHC 10 000 with one surety.
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US
Colorado officer arrested after threatening to shoot suspect during stop
A bill passed by Colorado’s legislature last year bars police from using deadly force against suspects unless they are facing imminent danger from a weapon.
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Crime
Two suspected phone shop robbers remanded in Accra
Jacob Akugri, 24, a painter, and Moses Akungoe, 28, a driver, both pleaded not guilty to charges linked to the alleged robbery.
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Courts
Nine remanded over brutal attack on Weija sub-chief
The victim, Mutala Yayaa, a trader and sub-chief of Weija, was ambushed by the accused and their accomplices after being questioned about his “authority” to move around the area with his aides.
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Africa
Mali police storm jail to free detained commander
The Malian Association of Human Rights (AMDH) said it was “deeply shocked” and called it a serious attack on the rule of law.
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Crime
Police inspector interdicted over alleged Kumasi momo robbery
The arrest was announced in a police statement issued on Monday, May 11, and signed by Deputy Superintendent of Police Godwin Ahianyo, Head of the Public Affairs Unit of the Ashanti Regional Police Headquarters.
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Africa
Nigeria court quashes discriminatory regulation against unmarried pregnant police officer
The controversial Regulation 127 of the Nigeria Police Regulation made pursuant to the Police Establishment Act 2020 provides for the dismissal of any unmarried policewoman who gets pregnant.
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GJA threatens media blackout over police assaults on journalists, issues 7-day ultimatum
The warning follows a surge in violent attacks on members of the press, including the assault of JoyNews' Salomey Martey and a GHOne TV reporter during the Ablekuma North parliamentary rerun on July 17, and the brutalisation of JoyNews' Car...
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Ejura Committee Recommendation: Mere transfer of Police Commander not enough-NDC
On the part of DSP Philip Kojo Hammond, the Committee notes that he incompetently handled the Ejura situation, and his relationship with the Ejura community has been damaged beyond repair.
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Crime
Police arrest suspect in Zebilla officer murder case
The suspect, Simon Apusiga, also known as Ananga, was picked up on 10 February 2026—two days after the incident
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Courts
Mechanic arrested over killing of two timber guards
A statement signed by Chief Inspector Thomas Akeelah, Public Relations Officer of the Bono Regional Police Command, confirmed that Kinda was arrested through police intelligence operations.
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