GAF Rescues 71 Fishermen Following High Sea Robbery off Senya Bereku

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  ACCRA  — The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) have successfully concluded a major search and rescue operation, bringing  71 Ghanaian fishermen  safely to shore after a violent armed robbery on the high seas. The incident occurred in the early hours of  Wednesday, February 25, 2026 , approximately  35 nautical miles  off the coast of Gomoa Nyanyano and Senya Bereku in the Central Region. The Attack The fishermen were on a routine night expedition when they were intercepted by gunmen operating a  "black boat." According to survivor accounts, the attackers were armed with AK-47 assault rifles and fired multiple warning shots to seize control of the fishing vessels. The pirates systematically stripped the canoes of their most valuable equipment, including: 7 Outboard motors Generator sets Personal belongings and fuel The theft left the seven affected boats—including vessels named  Argentina 2 ,  Argentina 3 ,  Sea Lion , and  Berema Nsuk...

Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro Ordered to Wear Ankle Bracelet Ahead of Coup Trial



Brasília, Brazil – In a significant development that underscores Brazil's commitment to judicial independence, the nation's Supreme Federal Court (STF) has ordered former President Jair Bolsonaro to wear an electronic ankle monitor and remain at his residence during most hours. This stringent measure comes as Bolsonaro faces trial on serious charges alleging his involvement in an attempted coup after his 2022 electoral defeat.

The decision from Brazil's highest court stands firm, even amidst vocal interventions from President Donald Trump, who has publicly demanded the case be dropped and has linked the legal proceedings to trade tariffs on Brazilian goods.

Federal police conducted searches at Bolsonaro's residence and the headquarters of his political party in Brasília on Friday, July 18, as part of the ongoing investigation. Alongside the electronic monitoring, local media reports indicate that Bolsonaro is also prohibited from using social media and contacting other individuals under investigation by the STF, including his son, Eduardo Bolsonaro, a lawmaker residing in the United States.



Bolsonaro is currently on trial before the Supreme Court, accused of orchestrating an alleged plot to overturn the results of the 2022 presidential election, which saw him defeated by current President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. Brazil's Prosecutor-General Paulo Gonet recently submitted a report to the Supreme Court stating that "the evidence is clear: the defendant acted systematically, throughout his mandate and after his defeat at the polls, to incite insurrection and destabilize the democratic rule of law."


The former president has consistently denied the allegations, characterizing the trial as a "witch hunt," a term notably echoed by his ally, Donald Trump. Despite the external pressures, the Brazilian Supreme Court appears resolute in pursuing the legal process.


This latest development marks a critical juncture in the legal saga surrounding the former president, as Brazil's judiciary continues to navigate the complex implications of the alleged post-election events and maintain the integrity of its democratic institutions. The trial is expected to continue, with the ankle bracelet and home confinement serving as precautionary measures as the legal proceedings unfold.

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