2 h. ago Police vow to hunt down perpetrators of Kwame Danso court, police station attack

The Ghana Police Service has assured that the perpetrators behind Wednesday’s violent mob attack at Kwame Danso will be identified, arrested, and made to face the full consequences of the law.

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6 h. ago Reddit launches High Court challenge to Australia’s social media ban for kids

Reddit has launched a challenge in Australia's highest court against the nation's landmark social media ban for children.

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7 h. ago Ethiopia arrests ‘indecently’ dressed social media stars after awards ceremony

Ethiopian police have arrested a sixth popular TikTok creator days after five other influencers were detained over allegations of wearing "indecent attire" at a public event in the culturally conservative country.

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10 h. ago Kilmar Abrego Garcia released from immigration detention after court order

Kilmar Abrego Garcia has been released from jail after a judge ruled the Trump administration had detained him "without lawful authority", his lawyer says.

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11 h. ago Chaos at Kwame Danso Court as youth mob forces suspects out of custody

A violent mob stormed the Kwame Danso District Court in the Bono East Region on Thursday, December 11, disrupted proceedings and forcibly freed three accused persons who had just been remanded into police custody.

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11 h. ago Nigeria Sets the Stage for Global Regulatory Technology Leadership as 2026 RegTech Africa Conference & Expo Heads to Abuja

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, AMA, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/nigeria-sets-the-stage-for-global-regulatory-technology-leadership-as-2026-regtech-africa-conference-expo-heads-to-abuja/Under the distinguished patronage of the Office of the Vice President, Federal Republic of Nigeria, and in partnership with the Presidential Committee on Economic & Financial Inclusion (PreCEFI), with the collaboration of the Inter-Governmental Action Group against Money Laundering in West Africa (GIABA), the 2026 RegTech Africa Conference & Expo will convene global leaders in policy, finance, and technology […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, AMA, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/nigeria-sets-the-stage-for-global-regulatory-technology-leadership-as-2026-regtech-africa-conference-expo-heads-to-abuja/

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13 h. ago Ethiopia arrests ‘indecently’ dressed TikTok stars after awards ceremony

Ethiopian police have arrested a sixth popular TikTok creator days after five other influencers were detained over allegations of wearing "indecent attire" at a public event in the culturally conservative country.

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13 h. ago Parliament passes bill to back free tertiary for PWDs, persons with special needs

Parliament has unanimously passed the landmark Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFund) Amendment Bill, 2025, cementing legal backing for several key educational policies, most notably the provision of Free Tertiary Education for Persons With Disabilities (PWDs) and Free Education for Persons with Special Needs.

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14 h. ago KNUST, Yinson and Petroleum Commission inaugurate Ghana’s first Net

The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Yinson Production West Africa Limited (Yinson), and the Petroleum Commission (PC) have commissioned the Net-Zero Carbon Emission Lab (NCEL), Ghana’s first specialised centre dedicated to scientific carbon measurement, emissions modelling, advanced decarbonisation research and industry-focused training. The lab, situated at the College of Engineering, forms part of the Net-Zero Carbon Emissions Project (NCEP), a five-year research and development partnership signed on 12 June 2025 to harmonise Ghana’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions data into a single interactive national map and conduct a full carbon-intensity assessment of the oil and gas sector. Yinson funded the establishment of the facility with an investment of about US$350,000, with the first tranche released immediately after the inception report and implementation plan were submitted. Prof. Kwabena Biritwum Nyarko, Provost of the College of Engineering, said the ...

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15 h. ago PUWU congratulates Acting ECG Boss Kpekpena on Ghana Energy Awards CEO win

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Isaac Kofi Dzokpo, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/puwu-congratulates-acting-ecg-boss-kpekpena-on-ghana-energy-awards-ceo-win/The Public Utility Workers Union (PUWU) of the Trades Union Congress (TUC) Ghana has lauded Ing. Kwame Kpekpena, Acting Managing Director of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), for being named CEO of the Year (Power) at the 2025 Ghana Energy Awards. In a statement signed by Mr Timothy Nyame, PUWU General Secretary, the union […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Isaac Kofi Dzokpo, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/puwu-congratulates-acting-ecg-boss-kpekpena-on-ghana-energy-awards-ceo-win/

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15 h. ago Kwabeng Dispute: Osino Court Orders Bafour Abusuapanyin oduro Firikyi to sign Peace Bond

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/kwabeng-dispute-osino-court-orders-bafour-abusuapanyin-oduro-firikyi-to-sign-peace-bond/The long-running chieftaincy and community development dispute in Kwabeng took a new turn yesterday when parties appeared before the Osino District Court over claims filed by Bafour Abusuapanyin Oduro Firikyi against a rival faction. During the hearing, the court listened to submissions from lawyers representing both sides. After assessing the growing tension surrounding developments in […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/kwabeng-dispute-osino-court-orders-bafour-abusuapanyin-oduro-firikyi-to-sign-peace-bond/

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15 h. ago SML case: Court grants former GRA boss, 4 others GH₵50m bail with two sureties

The Accra High Court has granted GH₵50 million bail, with two sureties to be justified, to the former Commissioner-General of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), Rev. Dr. Ammishaddai Owusu-Amoah (A4), and four others.

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16 h. ago MTN Ghana Wraps Up 16 Days of Activism, Strengthens Fight Against Online Abuse

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Isaac Kofi Dzokpo, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/mtn-ghana-wraps-up-16-days-of-activism-strengthens-fight-against-online-abuse/MTN Ghana has concluded its 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence with a renewed commitment to tackling digital abuse. As part of this year’s campaign, organized in partnership with the Domestic Violence and Victim Support Unit (DOVVSU) of the Ghana Police Service, MTN also rolled out the 2025 edition of its nationwide digital safety […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Isaac Kofi Dzokpo, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/mtn-ghana-wraps-up-16-days-of-activism-strengthens-fight-against-online-abuse/

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16 h. ago JUSAG demands immediate closure of Kwame Danso Court after violent mob attack

The Judicial Service Staff Association of Ghana (JUSAG) has issued an urgent directive for the immediate closure of the Kwame Danso District Court in the Sene-West District of the Bono-East Region, following a violent mob attack on Wednesday, December 10, 2025.

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18 h. ago Ambassador Tong Defa urges Chinese nationals to abide by Ghana’s laws

The Chinese Ambassador to Ghana, H.E. Tong Defa, today delivered an address on the deep partnership between China and Ghana in the mining sector, strongly reiterating the Chinese government's policy that its nationals overseas must strictly adhere to local laws.

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18 h. ago JUSAG condemns attack on Kwame Danso District Court; Demands justice and protection for Judiciary

The Judicial Service Staff Association of Ghana (JUSAG) has strongly condemned a violent attack on the Kwame Danso District Court, calling it a direct assault on the rule of law and the integrity of the country’s justice system.

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18 h. ago Court delays ruling on application blocking release of Daddy Lumba’s body to Friday

The Accra High Court has postponed its ruling on an application seeking to stop the release of the remains of highlife icon Charles Kwadwo Fosu, popularly known as Daddy Lumba, to Friday, December 12.

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19 h. ago Health Ministry developing national AI policy to boost public health delivery — GHS Director reveals

The Director of Public Health at the Ghana National Health Service, Dr. Franklin Asiedu Bekoe, has announced that the plans by Ghana’s Ministry of Health, to introduce Artificial Intelligence nationwide to enhance public health care.

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20 h. ago Kenyan court suspends ‘landmark’ US health aid deal over data privacy concerns

A Kenyan court has suspended the implementation of a "landmark" $2.5bn (£1.9bn) health aid deal signed with the US last week over data privacy concerns.

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20 h. ago IMANI raises red flag over 45% profit margin in withdrawn lithium agreement

Policy think tank IMANI Africa has urged Parliament to conduct an independent profitability assessment of the Ewoyaa lithium project, warning that the foreign partners stand to make profit margins of up to 45% even before taxes far above global industry averages.

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