Tag: accountability
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Tycoon’s fuel dream cost taxpayers $80m: what happened and why it matters
What happened In a high-profile energy venture that drew national attention, billionaire Andrew Forrest’s bold plan for a new fuel project faced scrutiny as the bill to taxpayers rose to about $80 million. The project, pitched as a modern solution to energy security and economic development, encountered a series of hurdles—from regulatory delays and cost…
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Tycoon’s Fuel Dream Cost Taxpayers $80m: What It Means for the Public Purse
Overview: A high-stakes bet with a public bill The headline, “Tycoon’s fuel dream cost taxpayers $80m,” captures a moment when a private ambition collided with public funding. In recent years, billionaire investors and private energy ventures have often sought to accelerate national fuel strategies, from clean energy pilots to controversial fuel projects. When public funds…
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Special Prosecutor Fights Back: Unfair Bid to Abolish OSP Met With ‘Extreme Resistance’
Ghana’s OSP Under Fire as Parliament Targets Its Independence The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) in Ghana has found itself at the center of a fierce political confrontation as lawmakers push for an abolition or drastic overhaul. In a half-yearly report released for the period ending mid-2025, Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng described the last…
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Abolition Bid Slammed by Special Prosecutor: OSP Independence at Risk
Unprecedented parliamentary push threatens the OSP The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) finds itself at the center of a heated political clash as lawmakers move to abolish or fundamentally redefine its mandate. In a period marked by intense parliamentary activity, Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng has framed the final six months of 2025 as a…
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Summons to KCR: A Divided Reception as SIT Questions Telangana’s Ex-CM
Overview: A High-Stakes Questioning The special investigation team (SIT) of the Hyderabad police summoned K. Chandrasekhar Rao (KCR), the president of the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) and former chief minister of Telangana, for questioning in connection with the alleged phone tapping case. The summons, which aims to scrutinize potential improprieties and illegal surveillance, immediately sparked…
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Summons to KCR: Family Reactions Split as Political Tactions Unfold
Overview: A Family Divided by a Political Stir The ongoing phone-tapping probe has taken a new turn as the special investigation team (SIT) of Hyderabad police issued summons to K. Chandrasekhar Rao, commonly known as KCR, the president of the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) and former chief minister. The summons have sparked a flurry of…
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Using the ECHR to Probe British Troops in Iraq: Starmer’s Call Sparks Debate
Introduction: A contested call for ECHR scrutiny In a rapidly evolving debate about accountability for military actions abroad, Keir Starmer has urged that European human rights standards, embodied in the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR), be used to investigate British troops linked to operations in Iraq. The proposal comes amid renewed controversy surrounding past…
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Using the ECHR to Prosecute British Troops: Legal Pathways and Political Controversy
Introduction: A controversial avenue for accountability Calls to apply the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) to investigate actions by British troops in Iraq have reignited a long-running debate about accountability, sovereignty, and the reach of European human rights law. Proponents argue that external scrutiny could close gaps in accountability for alleged abuses, while critics…
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Politicians and the Media: United Once, Divided Now
Introduction: A fracture in the common good There was a time when politicians and the media spoke a common language—the language of public interest, transparency, and accountability. Reporters asked hard questions; policymakers answered with clarity. The idea was simple: a healthy democracy depends on the free flow of information and leaders willing to engage honestly.…
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Diets Don’t Work for Men Who Want to Lose Weight—But These 5 Things Do
Why conventional dieting often fails men For many men, standard dieting can feel restrictive, confusing, and hard to sustain. Research and clinical experience show that while short-term weight loss is possible, long-term success rates are disappointingly low. Men may bounce back weight after the diet ends, or the approach may clash with daily routines, workouts,…