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Drags EOCO, NIB, AG TO COURT Over Harsh Bail Conditions A prominent member of Ghana’s opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) has filed a lawsuit against three state institutions, alleging unlawful detention practices and a breach of fundamental human rights related to bail conditions. Kwame Baffoe, widely known as Abronye DC, who serves as the NPP’s Bono Regional Chairman, lodged a suit with Ghana’s Supreme Court against the National Intelligence Bureau (NIB), the Attorney General (AG), and the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO). Constitutional Challenge Abronye DC is seeking a constitutional interpretation from the Supreme Court, arguing that the…

The Media Relations Officer at the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources, Paa Kwesi Schandorf, says calls for a state of emergency to tackle illegal mining (galamsey) must be supported by concrete, actionable policies to be effective. According to him, while such calls remain “valid and appropriate,” merely declaring a state of emergency without the necessary enforcement mechanisms and reforms would render the effort symbolic and ineffective. Speaking on JoyNews on Monday, July 1, Mr. Schandorf stated that government is currently focused on laying the necessary groundwork to ensure any such declaration yields real results. “The truth of the matter…

Four Chinese nationals arrested for alleged involvement in illegal mining have been remanded for two weeks by the Bekwai Circuit Court in the Ashanti Region. They include 44-year-old Li Quan, and Lu Jianzhong, 36 year old, both miners. Others are 47-year-old Li Xueyu, a mechanic and their cook, Su Shanxiang, who is 63 years old. According to police prosecutor, ASP Lloyd Baidoo, a fifth suspect whose name is given as Lee is at large. The suspects were charged by the prosecution on three counts of conspiracy to mine without lawful authority and mining without authority. They were also charged with…

A 33-year-old Ghanaian man, Samuel Yeboah, has been stabbed to death at Mile 11 in the Ga South Municipality of the Greater Accra Region. Eyewitnesses say the incident occurred on Monday, June 30, during a heated argument between Samuel Yeboah and his Nigerian co-tenant, Emeka Buchi. According to reports, during the confrontation, Buchi allegedly called her son and daughter, who later returned with a group of nine unidentified individuals. The group reportedly launched a brutal attack on Yeboah, during which he was fatally stabbed. He was rushed to Finney Hospital but was pronounced dead upon arrival. Ayisha, a resident who…

A 10-year-old boy is receiving medical treatment at the Effia Nkwanta Regional Hospital after reportedly being severely assaulted by his father in Diabene, a suburb of Sekondi in the Western Region. The father, whose identity has not yet been disclosed, is alleged to have whipped the boy repeatedly on his back, abdomen, and other parts of his body, leaving him with deep bruises and bleeding wounds. According to preliminary reports, the assault was triggered after the child allegedly misplaced a key. The father is said to have accused the boy of being stubborn and unrepentant. Albert Yalley, Assembly Member for…

Newly appointed Hearts of Oak head coach Mas-Ud Didi Dramani has expressed confidence in Kamaldeen Sulemana’s ability to succeed at Atalanta. The Ghanaian winger is set to complete a move from English Championship side Southampton to the Serie A club in a deal reportedly worth €17.5 million, with an additional €4 million in add-ons. Sulemana is expected to sign a four-year contract with the Italian side. Dramani, who previously coached Sulemana at Danish club FC Nordsjaelland before the player’s transfer to Stade Rennais, believes the 23-year-old has the qualities needed to excel in Italy’s top flight. “He will be better…

Ghanaian international Antoine Semenyo has signed a new five-year contract with English Premier League side AFC Bournemouth, extending his stay at the Vitality Stadium until the summer of 2030. The 25-year-old forward, who joined the Cherries from Bristol City in January 2023, has become an integral part of the club’s attacking setup. Semenyo’s performances in the 2024/25 season have been particularly impressive, with the winger scoring 13 goals and providing seven assists across all competitions. His contributions helped Bournemouth achieve their highest-ever Premier League points tally of 56 and match their best league finish of ninth. In an official statement,…

In a bold escalation of civil unrest, thousands of Togolese youths have taken to the streets, challenging President Faure Gnassingbé’s grip on power following constitutional reforms that many label a “constitutional coup.” The reform, passed by a ruling-party dominated parliament, shifts Togo from a presidential to a parliamentary system, allowing Gnassingbé to become President of the Council of Ministers indefinitely, effectively extending the Gnassingbé dynasty, which has ruled for nearly six decades. Former BBC Lomé correspondent and long-time critic of the Gnassingbé dynasty, Effoe Sassouga in an interview with The New Republic, dissected the implications of this transition, highlighting a blend…

Ghana finds itself in the grip of a terrifying triple threat, as COVID-19 stages a worrying comeback, MPOX cases skyrocket to 133, and the deadly H1N1 virus unleashes chaos in the Eastern Region. The nation holds its breath as health authorities scramble to contain what many fear could become an uncontrollable health disaster. The alarm bells are ringing louder than ever. The notorious COVID-19 has reportedly re-emerged with a vengeance at the University of Ghana, while the insidious MPOX continues its relentless march, now boasting a staggering 133 confirmed infections. But the latest nightmare comes in the form of H1N1,…

Ghana has set a new standard for micro, small, and medium enterprise (MSME) policy in Africa with its first-ever official observance of International MSME Day, transforming what could have been a routine commemoration into a clear statement of national ambition. Held under the auspices of the Ghana Enterprises Agency (GEA), the event convened government leaders, development partners, and private-sector stakeholders to chart a bolder course for MSME growth, digital competitiveness, and inclusive prosperity. In her keynote address, Margaret Ansei, Acting CEO of the GEA, offered a stirring affirmation of MSMEs’ central role in Ghana’s development trajectory. “MSMEs are not just…