Africa
Niger formally begins process to leave International Criminal Court
The ICC said it received Niger’s instrument of withdrawal on June 18.
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High Court refuses OSP request to pause Charles Bissue corruption trial
The Office of the Special Prosecutor had asked the court to stay proceedings pending decisions from the Supreme Court on matters affecting its prosecutorial mandate.
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Africa
Morocco captain Hakimi to face rape trial in France
Hakimi, 27, has consistently denied the allegation.
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Courts
Covid-19 caused Sky Train investment loss, not wrongdoing, defence argue
The two former officials are asking the High Court to stop the trial against them, insisting that the Attorney-General’s evidence does not justify calling them to open their defence.
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US
Judge clears way for Trump’s White House UFC event
US District Judge Amit P. Mehta rejected an emergency request by two Virginia residents who wanted the court to block the event from taking place on the White House South Lawn.
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General
Law faculties directed to run one-year pre-bar course for 2026 graduates from September
The directive was contained in a letter dated 12 June 2026 and signed by Professor Raymond A. Atuguba, Director of Legal Education and Director of the Ghana School of Law.
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Crime
Two midwives arrested over missing newborn at Salaga Hospital
The arrest was confirmed by the Member of Parliament for Salaga South, Hajia Zuwerah Mohammed Ibrahimah, in a statement issued on Wednesday, June 10, 2026.
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Courts
Court reinstates Abronye bail conditions after passport submission
The court had earlier ordered his remand after he failed to comply with a condition requiring him to deposit his travel documents with the Court Registrar.
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Supreme Court News
Supreme Court dismisses IMANI suit on security chiefs’ appointment
The suit, filed in 2024 by IMANI Africa and security analyst Professor Kwesi Aning, sought to limit what the plaintiffs described as the President’s unfettered authority over security agency heads.
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“Seller Beware”: Supreme Court Issues Stern Warning to Auto Dealers After Refurbished Engine Fraud
The Court held that in Ghana, for policy reasons, some statutes mandatorily imply certain terms into certain contracts notably, Act 137. Unless there is a contrary express term in a contract for sale, Act 137 implies certain standard terms...
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Supreme Court News
Restrain security agencies from setting bail conditions without court-Citizen drags AG to SC
The suit, filed against the Attorney-General, invokes the original jurisdiction of the Supreme Court under Articles 2(1) and 130(1) of the 1992 Constitution and Rule 45 of the Supreme Court Rules, 1996, C.I. 16.
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Courts
Chairman Wontumi given final deadline to call witnesses in illegal mining case
The court set Thursday, May 28, 2026, as the deadline.
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Court of Appeal orders restoration of GN Savings and Loans licence
A three-member panel of the court quashed the earlier High Court ruling which had upheld the Bank of Ghana’s revocation of the company’s licence.
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Courts
Attorney-General closes case in Skytrain trial
The two are accused of causing financial loss to the state over the alleged release of $2 million for the Skytrain project without approval from the GIIF Board.
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GBA rejects claims of NPP bias, condemns Afenyo-Markin’s attack on judge
The Association’s Public Relations Officer, Saviour Kudze, said attempts to brand the GBA as partisan whenever it comments on national issues undermine the legal profession and distract from more pressing national concerns.
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Crime
Four linked to PDS arrested as BNI probes alleged ECG fund transfers
The arrests were disclosed on Monday, 4 May, by Government Communications Minister Felix Kwakye Ofosu, who said the inquiry is focused on tracing how the money was moved and whether any criminal conduct was involved.
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Supreme Court gives NDC, NPP and Attorney-General 14 days to respond to delegate system case
At the centre of the case is a lawsuit brought by Prof Kwabena Frimpong-Boateng, Dr Nyaho Nyaho-Tamakloe and Dr Christine Amoako-Nuamah. They are contesting the delegate-based systems used by political parties to select presidential and par...
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Courts
Court strikes out TDC’s case in Nii Tetteh Santeo family land dispute
The case arises from a suit brought by representatives of the Nii Tetteh Santeo family over a 361-acre parcel of land.
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US
Suspect arrested after gunfire disrupts White House correspondents’ dinner
Allen, who is from Torrance, California, has been described in US media reports as a teacher and video game developer. Investigators say he tried to breach security at the event and was carrying multiple weapons.
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Courts
OSP challenges High Court ruling on its prosecutorial authority
In response to the ruling, the OSP has filed two separate court processes: a stay of execution before General Jurisdiction 10, the same High Court that issued the order, and a notice of appeal at the Court of Appeal.
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