Author: Cornelius Nyarko

A 54-year-old addiction treatment clinic owner in Arizona, United States, has been sentenced to 14 years in prison for her role in a healthcare fraud scheme that involved more than $69 million in fraudulent Medicaid claims. The U.S. Department of Justice announced that Rita Ntusa Anagho, who operated Tusa Integrated Clinic, LLC, fraudulently billed Arizona’s Medicaid agency between May 2022 and March 2023 for addiction treatment services. According to court documents, the clinic submitted claims for services that were either not provided or were not delivered as billed. The clinic received approximately $54.9 million from the Arizona Health Care Cost…

The Bank of Ghana is calling for a more coordinated approach to tackling financial crime after reported fraud cases across Ghana’s financial ecosystem increased from 16,733 in 2024 to 24,778 in 2025. Second Deputy Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Mrs Matilda Asante-Asiedu, made the call during the 2026 COCLAB Technical Committee Workshop held at the Royal Senchi Hotel in Akosombo on Thursday, September 10, 2026. In her keynote address, she emphasized the need for stronger cooperation among financial institutions, payment service providers, telecommunications companies, regulators, and law enforcement agencies to address the changing nature of financial crime. Digital payment…

Turkish authorities have arrested dozens of people in an ongoing crackdown on LGBTQ+ groups and activists across the country. The arrests followed coordinated police raids targeting LGBTQ+ organisations, private residences and businesses in several Turkish provinces. Authorities say the operation aims to protect children, family values and public order. The crackdown has sparked protests in Istanbul and Ankara. Activists and human rights groups have criticised the government’s actions, raising concerns about freedom of expression and the rights of LGBTQ+ people. Turkey arrests LGBTQ+ activists in nationwide operation At least 31 people were placed under arrest pending trial on Tuesday, according…

South Africa women killings trigger fresh concern South African police have intensified their investigation into the deaths of eight women found in the Ekurhuleni area since July. The discoveries have sparked fear and anger across the country. Authorities are also investigating whether the cases are connected. The bodies were found in different locations east of Johannesburg, including Kempton Park and surrounding areas. Police said some of the victims were found partially naked and with visible signs of physical assault. Only two of the eight women had been identified at the time of the report. Police consider different possibilities Investigators are…

Sudan gold mine collapse claims dozens of lives At least 67 people have died after a gold mine collapsed in a remote area of Sudan’s West Kordofan province. The incident occurred at the al-Zara gold mine in Nuhud, according to local medical workers and survivors. The collapse reportedly happened late Tuesday, leaving several workers missing beneath the rubble. Rescue teams were still searching the site when the death toll was reported. Rescue teams search for missing miners The Sudan gold mine collapse has raised concerns about the safety of workers in the country’s informal mining sector. A local medical group…

Dangote Refinery IPO attracts public interest Nigeria’s Dangote Refinery has launched Africa’s biggest initial public offering (IPO), allowing members of the public to buy shares in the major oil facility. The share sale aims to raise about $1.6 billion to support the refinery’s expansion plans. The offering has been described as a “people’s IPO” because it is designed to give ordinary Nigerians an opportunity to invest in the business founded by billionaire Aliko Dangote. Investors can buy refinery shares The refinery is offering 4.1 billion shares at ₦525 each. Investors can buy a minimum of 10 shares, bringing the starting…

Hashim Thaci sentenced to 25 years in prison after a Kosovo tribunal found the former president guilty of war crimes linked to the 1990s conflict. Former Kosovo President Hashim Thaci has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for war crimes committed during the country’s struggle for independence from Serbia. The Kosovo Specialist Chambers in The Hague delivered the verdict on Wednesday, September 16, 2026. The court found Thaci guilty of murder, torture, cruel treatment and arbitrary detention. The 58-year-old former leader served as a senior commander of the Kosovo Liberation Army (KLA) during the 1998–1999 war. He denied all…

South Africa rejects US visa restrictions South Africa has criticised new South Africa visa curbs announced by the United States over the country’s racial equity policies. The restrictions have added to growing tensions between Washington and Pretoria. South African Foreign Minister Ronald Lamola said the government was concerned about the decision. He accused the United States of misrepresenting South Africa’s laws and repeating claims promoted by groups opposed to the country’s post-apartheid reforms. US explains reason for visa curbs US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced the restrictions on certain foreign nationals from South Africa. He said the measures would…

Four suspects appear in Ghana cocaine case The Ghana cocaine case has taken a new turn after four suspects were arraigned at the High Court in Accra over an alleged cocaine export operation. The accused persons are Desmond Koranteng Curiel, also known as “Paul Kweku Yeboah” or “Biggs”; Musah Attah, alias “Kromo”; Kweku Otchere; and Jessica Hartog. They appeared before the court on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, and were remanded for four weeks. The four suspects are expected to return to court on October 13, 2026. Accused persons face two charges The accused persons are facing two charges linked to…

Congo Ebola outbreak shows signs of improvement The Congo Ebola outbreak is showing signs of improvement in some areas, but the World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that the crisis is far from over. WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said health teams were beginning to make progress against the disease. “We are starting to see encouraging signs that we’re gaining ground,” he said during a news conference in Geneva. However, Tedros cautioned against reducing efforts to contain the outbreak. Ebola deaths surpass 3,500 The Democratic Republic of Congo declared its 17th Ebola outbreak in May 2026. Since then, more than…