Africa
DR Congo issues death sentences for murder of UN experts
Swedish-Chilean Zaida Catalan and American Michael Sharp were abducted and killed in the Kasai region in 2017.
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Crime
Another suspect arrested over Nima-Mamobi violence
Farouk admitted his involvement in the incident during interrogation, the police said on Facebook.
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Europe
Catalonia pardons women executed for witchcraft
MPs passed a resolution by a large majority to rehabilitate the memory of more than 700 women who were tortured and put to death.
BBC
Europe
Ghislaine Maxwell seeks retrial in sex abuse case
Ghislaine Maxwell has officially requested a retrial, weeks after she was convicted on sexual abuse charges. The 60-year-old was found guilty of recruiting and trafficking young girls to be sexually abused by the late American financier Jef...
Others
Cuba says more than 700 charged over anti-government protests
The public prosecutor’s office said 172 people had already been tried and convicted, without giving details.
BBC
Courts
Shatta Wale trial: Prosecutors to pursue another suspect
The Prosecutor, Chief Inspector Denis Terkpetey has accused the lawyers of the Musician of violating a gentleman’s agreement since they failed to produce the said suspect.
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Europe
Nusrat Ghani: PM orders Cabinet Office to investigate ‘Muslimness’ claim
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has ordered a Cabinet Office inquiry into claims made by a Muslim MP who says her faith was given as a reason for her sacking as a minister in 2020.
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Crime
Three nabbed over suspected murder of teenager in Nhyiaeso
Police in the Ashanti Region have retrieved the mutilated body of a 15-year-old boy who was allegedly butchered to death by persons suspected to be Fulani herdsmen at Nhyiaeso, a town in the Ananekrom Electoral Area.
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Crime
Pastor wanted by police for alleged theft and arson
A pastor of the Mega Word Chapel International at Enchi in the Aowin Municipality is on the Asankrangwa Police wanted list for alleged theft and arson.
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Courts
Ato Forson’s trial: case adjourned to January 18 due to unavailability of one accused person
The trial involving former Deputy Finance Minister, and MP for Ajumako Enyan Esiam, Cassiel Ato Forson and two others has been adjourned to tomorrow, January 18, because one of the accused persons, Sylvester Anemana failed to show up in cou...
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Crime
Police on manhunt for suspects who snatched car with baby inside
The Police in the Ashanti Region have said they are pursuing two unidentified gunmen who snatched and abandoned a car with a baby inside at Santasi on Sunday Morning.
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US
Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes convicted of fraud
Prosecutors said Holmes knowingly lied about technology she said could detect diseases with a few drops of blood.
BBC
Crime
Man who fired gunshots into sky at ANC Mall arrested
The Police said the suspect’s actions amount to crime, under Section 209 of the Criminal Offences Act 1960 (Act 29).
DENNISLAW NEWS
General
Police kill two suspected robbers in Kalba
The Police believe that these robbers belonged to the same group that terrorised residents and killed two on Tuesday, December 9, 2021.
DENNISLAW NEWS
Crime
Police arrest two in Akim Oda for attempt to sell 16-year-old boy
The Assemblyman posed as an agent who wanted to buy the victim for GHS800,000.
DENNISLAW NEWS
Business
GOIL withdrawal from AOMCs will hurt association – COPEC Boss
GOIL is generally considered the biggest oil marketing company in the country, with “every one in five Ghanaians that buy fuel, buying from them”.
DENNISLAW NEWS
General
MoMo tax not compulsory, don’t use MoMO if you can’t pay – Carlos Ahenkorah
The Minister of Finance announced the government’s plan to introduce an e-levy pegged at 1.75 per cent on all electronic transactions.
DENNISLAW NEWS
General
Shatta Wale, Medikal’s case adjourned to January 25
Shatta Wale was arrested on October 19, 2021, after he allegedly faked a gunshot attack on him, following a prophecy that indicated he would be killed by armed robbers on the said day.
DENNISLAW NEWS
General
Shatta Wale, Medikal, 3 ors. expected in court tomorrow
Shatta Wale was subsequently remanded to the Ankaful Prison and eventually granted a GHS100,000 self-recognizance bail.
DENNISLAW NEWS
General
I was in Parliament yesterday – Adwoa Safo insists despite impersonation claims
Hon. Adwoa Safo however dispelled that accusation, noting that she could not compel any other legislator to dress in a way she would want.