Africa
Former South African President Jacob Zuma Jailed
He had been been implicated in aiding and abetting the stealing of state funds during the nine years he led South Africa.
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Bullion Van Attack: Legal practitioner cautions Police against compelling CCTV footage owner to give up video
Mr. Abdulai believes that in the absence of a definite legal framework to govern the use of CCTV cameras in Ghana, the man retains ownership of the video footage.
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Muntaka retracts corruption allegation against Judiciary
The Minority Chief Whip has apologised for “scandalising the Judiciary in its entirety”.
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US
Ghanaian twins face 20 years in US prison after admitting role in US$9m romance scam
The 22-year-old brothers, popularly known as Arrangement and Lancaster, admitted to conspiracy to commit wire fraud before a United States federal court on October 13, 2026.
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Courts
Third suspect in Immigration Officer's murder reported dead
The family of the late officer confirmed the development, saying they were informed directly by the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) handling the matter.
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Africa
Treason trial of former DR Congo President Kabila begins
Kabila, who ruled DR Congo for nearly two decades, faces a string of serious charges—including treason, murder, rape, torture, and leading an insurrection—over his alleged ties to the M23 rebel group, which controls vast mineral-rich territ...
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Europe
Lying claimant loses out on £600,000
Mr Justice Ritchie dismissed the claim of Kirsty Williams-Henry after finding that she told repeated untruths about the scope of her injuries in order to seek £2.5m in damages.
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Africa
South Africa: Lawyer in Israel genocide case receives hero's welcome at airport
The slightly startled Ngcukaitobi was greeted by hundreds of people who had gathered, waiting for members of South Africa's legal team.
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Africa
Nigerian doctor sentenced to life in prison for rape
Dr Olufemi Olaleye sexually assaulted the girl for more than a year until his wife found out and informed the police, the prosecutor said.
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US
First Muslim woman confirmed as US federal judge
Choudhury, the legal director of the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Illinois, was confirmed on a 50-49 vote. She will also be the first Bangladeshi-American federal judge.
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Europe
UK to train Ukrainian judges to carry out war crimes trials for Russian soldiers
The first group of judges attended sessions at a secret location and more will follow in the coming months.
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Supreme Court News
Voting, passage of E-levy by 136 MPs unconstitutional, null and void- Haruna Iddrisu, 2 MPs to SC
According to the plaintiffs per the authority of the case of Justice Abdulai v. Attorney General, the constitutional quorum for decision-making and voting in Parliament per Article 104(1) is 138 MPs present in the Chamber but not 136.
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Change your wig; it has lost its identity – Marful Sau to Akoto Ampaw
The Supreme Court was Monday thrown into laughter when Justice Marful Sau, advised counsel for the 2nd Respondent, Akoto Ampaw, to dispose of his wig for having lost its identity.
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Courts
JUSAG raises alarm over more than 130 courts without magistrates
Its president, Samuel Afotey Otu, warned that more than 130 courts nationwide were without magistrates and urged the government to speed up appointments to support the efficient administration of justice.
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Sedina extradition shows Ghana-US cooperation against financial crime- Law lecturer says
Speaking on JoyNews’ The Pulse on Tuesday, June 9, the international law and human rights lecturer said corruption cases often move beyond domestic law when suspects leave the country.
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Business
Jonah Capital accuses Nigeria’s company registrar of “corporate theft” in $50m share dispute
The row surfaced publicly after Ghanaian business magnate Sir Sam Jonah petitioned Ghana’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, seeking diplomatic intervention.
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GBA questions fairness in Chief Justice Torkornoo’s removal process
Speaking at the GBA’s Annual General Conference in Wa on Monday, September 15, 2025, Ms. Ghartey said the development has exposed serious gaps in the constitutional process under Article 146 of the 1992 Constitution
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Africa
How mob burnt Nigerian woman to death for alleged blasphemy
Police condemned the killing of the woman - identified in local media as a food vendor named Amaye - as "jungle justice", saying that an investigation was under way to arrest and prosecute the perpetrators.
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Courts
Man who killed Tema Assemblies of God pastor sentenced to life after seven-year trial
The verdict was delivered on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, following a brief jury deliberation after the trial judge, Justice Mary Maame Ekue Yanzuh, summed up the evidence presented over the years.
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GJA to proceed to ECOWAS court on Ahmed Suale's death if...
Speaking at a press briefing on Wednesday, April 23, Mr. Dwumfour acknowledged that while one individual has been apprehended and is currently standing trial, the broader circumstances of the case are far from resolved.
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