Africa
Senegal's opposition leader jailed for 'corrupting youth'
The politician's supporters say the trial was aimed at stopping Mr Sonko from standing in the presidential elections next year.
BBC
Results for "One-year anniversary"
5809 results.
Supreme Court News
Striking out of law on cannabis cultivation: AG's review application dismissed
In July last year, the ordinary bench of the Court struck out that portion of the Act as being made by Parliament in excess of its jurisdiction.
DL News
General
In-House Bar swears in national executives
Following the amendment of the Ghana Bar Association’s Constitution last year, three sub-national groups were created in addition to the Regional bars
DL News
Africa
Two rescued after shootout at US convoy in Nigeria
The attack happened on Tuesday in the south-eastern district of Ogbaru, which has been under curfew for the past year because of safety concerns.
BBC
General
African Bar Association holds annual conference from August 6-10
The theme for this year’s conference is “Building the Legal Profession in Africa under the African Continental Free Trade Agreement.”
DL News
Courts
Man remanded for torturing son
Scheduled to reappear in court on Friday, May 19, Kobi pleaded guilty with explanation to the charge of causing harm and assault.
GNA
General
Oti Region: Chief Justice inaugurates four courts
Justice Anin-Yeboah noted that the commissioning of the courthouses is part of the Judiciary's objective to make justice accessible to the people in the area.
DL News
Europe
Dutch Police arrest fake 'Boris Johnson' for suspected drink driving
Police say the driver had a fake Ukrainian licence featuring a picture of the former prime minister and his correct birthdate
Sky News
Courts
Copyright infringement: Srem Sai, another sue lawyer who won against Kpebu
You may recall that Mr. Awindago, the defendant in this case, won a similar case against the lawyer and Human Rights activist, Martin Kpebu this year
DL News
Courts
Murder of soldier at Ashaiman: Six accused discharged by Circuit Court, face new charges at District Court
22-year-old Imoro Sheriff, a soldier with the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) band in Sunyani, the Bono Region was stabbed to death by attackers on March 4, 2023.
Ghanaian Times
Courts
Supreme Court quashes injunction placed on NDC ERYO elect
After the NDC Eastern Regional Youth Election at Nsawam last year, the main contender and defeated candidate, Okai Minta, who happened to be the incumbent, lost by three votes to his Deputy, Richard Etornam
DL News
Africa
Malawi ex-minister jailed over passport scam pardoned
Uladi Mussa was sentenced in 2020 to six years in prison over corruption linked to the illegal issuing of passports.
BBC
Supreme Court News
Dotse (JSC) retires on June 8
Per the constitution, in article Article 145(4) the Chief Justice has the power to give retiring Justices six months extension which is dependent on the individual judge to accept or otherwise.
DL News
Africa
Ex-Paralympian Oscar Pistorius who murdered girlfriend denied parole in South Africa
The six-time Paralympic gold medallist has expressed his deep remorse for killing his girlfriend in 2013, but continues to maintain he shot her by mistake, believing she was a robber.
BBC
Courts
Ashaiman soldier murder: Six accused persons remanded again
22-year-old Imoro Sheriff, a soldier with the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) band in Sunyani, the Bono Region was stabbed to death by attackers on March 4, 2023.
DL News
US
US-based Ghanaian sentenced 4 years to prison over $8M romance fraud
Kofi Osei pleaded guilty in September 2022, a statement from US authorities said.
DL News
Africa
Boeing lawyers argue crash victims didn't have time to feel pain as plane slammed into the ground
Legal disputes are ongoing to determine what damages Boeing might owe families of crash victims. Boeing attorneys say they don't have to pay for pain felt by passengers because they crashed too fast to feel pain.
Business Insider
General
Judge urges lawyers to embrace ADR
The Judicial Service has currently engaged 635 trained mediators, with a least five mediators assigned to each of the present 132 ADR-connected courts, made up of 99 District and 33 Circuit Courts
ADR Daily
General
2023 ADR week set to begin on March 13
Justice Angelina Mensah-Homiah, a Justice of the Court of Appeal and Judge-in-charge, will address the press on Monday 13, 2023.
DL News
Africa
Zimbabwe court blocks release of electronic voters' roll
This follows a court case filed by opposition MP Allan Makharm after the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (Zec) refused to give him a copy that he requested in October last year.
BBC