Too Late To Preach Peace – Aning
A security analyst with the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping and Training Centre (KAIPTC), Dr Emmanuel Kwesi Aning, has said rewarding people who perpetrate political violence has been...
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UK Woman Arrested In Dubai After Reporting Rape, Group Says
A British tourist has been arrested in Dubai on charges of extramarital sex after telling police a group of British nationals raped her in the United Arab Emirates, according to a UK-based legal...
Inter-Communal Violence In Nigeria Claim 10 Lives
ANOTHER outbreak of inter-communal violence between the people of Ediba and their Usumutong neighbours in the central senatorial district of Cross River State, weekend, claimed the lives of no fewer...
Thousands Protest Against Proposed Child Sex Law In Turkey
Thousands have protested in Istanbul in Turkey against a bill that would let off men who assaulted underage girls if they marry their victims. The government insists the legislation is aimed at...
It’s Time To Outlaw ‘Jungle Justice’ In Nigeria
For as long as one can remember there has always been ‘jungle justice’ in Nigeria. All it takes is for somebody to shout ‘ole’ (thief) and anybody seen running away – the suspect or not –...
Turkish Bill Clears Men of Statutory Rape If They Marry
A bill which would allow men accused of raping underage girls to be cleared if they marry the girl has been preliminarily backed by Turkish MPs. The government says the bill is aimed at pardoning men...
We Didn’t Blame NDC For Violence At Nana Addo’s Home
The United States Ambassador to Ghana, Robert P. Jackson, has refuted claims that it has taken sides with the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP), over the violence that broke out at the residence...
We’re Ready For Poll Disputes – Chief Justice
Chief Justice Georgina Theodora Wood has assured the country of the judiciary’s preparedness to resolve all election-related disputes before and after the 7 December polls. The Chief Justice on...
Ghana Police Must Bite Like the FBI
Ghana has continuously practiced democracy for the past 24 years without any blemishes. In an unstable region that we have found ourselves, this is no mean achievement, but instead of patting...
Toaso Violently
I admit I have lived my whole life with very little violence. When I listen and see the devastation in Aleppo, Syria, Afghanistan, Mosul, Burundi, Somalia and Northern Nigeria, I thank my stars that...
Police Failed – Mahama
President John Mahama has blamed the police for Sunday’s clashes between supporters of the NPP and NDC. “Only last Saturday we almost had a clash which was unfortunate, if any of those firearms...
I Don’t Incite Violence
President John Mahama has said he is not a violent person and, thus, will not be the one to spark any violence in this year’s elections. “By my nature, I’m not a person who encourages violence...
UK Condemns NDC Attack On Akufo-Addo’s House
The British government has condemned political violence in Ghana in the run-up to the presidential and parliamentary elections on 7 December. “We condemn all violent acts by the supporters of any...
US Condemns Political Violence In Ghana
The United States condemns all political violence in Ghana, especially any violent acts directed at political candidates, their homes or families. While campaigns can be vigorous and sometimes...
UK Threatens To Deny Ghana Political Parties Visas Over Violence
UK sanctions Ghana political parties over recent of political violence in the run-up to the presidential and parliamentary elections The United Kingdom government have threatened to deny or revoke...
ICC Signals Charges Against US Armed Forces
The US may have committed war crimes of torture, cruel treatment and rape, when it interrogate dozens of people in Afghanistan between 2003 and 2014, the International Criminal Court’s chief...
UK, US Condemn Political Violence In Ghana; Caution Trouble Makers
Two of Ghana’s major allies, the United Kingdom (UK) and the United States of America (USA) have condemned recent political violence between the two main parties – the National Democratic...
UK Threatens To Deny Visas Over Election Violence In Ghana
The United Kingdom (UK) government, has said Ghanaians found to have engaged in election-related violence ahead of the 2016 polls, could face some sanctions within its remit. A statement from the UK...
UK, US Condemn Political Violence In Ghana, Caution Trouble Makers
Two of Ghana’s major allies, the United Kingdom (UK) and the United States of America (USA) have condemned recent political violence between the two main parties – the National Democratic...
We May Deny Visas Over Election Violence – US Warns Ghana
The United States Embassy in Ghana, has urged the leadership of political parties to call their members to order following recent eruption of partisan clashes. In a statement, the US warned that...