Crime
Landlord's wife in police grip for biting tenant's ear
According to the victim’s family, tension between the two women began after one of the landlord’s children allegedly injured Yaa Achiaa’s daughter.
DL News
Results for "Abuse against women"
3712 results.
Crime
Two women convicted of illegal mining between 2020 and 2025
Data available to Dennislaw Research Desk indicates that both female inmates were between the ages of 46 and 65. One was in the 46-to-55 age group, while the other was between 56 and 65.
DL News
General
AWLA urges Parliament to pass marital property law
Speaking at a press conference in Accra, AWLA Executive Director Effiba Amihere said Parliament has failed to act despite a constitutional duty to regulate the property rights of spouses.
DL News
Crime
Police arrest 23-year-old student for publishing obscene content online
Police say the content was traced to the handle @biggforddd123 and involved several women, with recordings said to span the period from 2023 to 26 January 2026.
DL News
Courts
Court Recognises Akosua Serwaa and Odo Broni as Legal Wives of Late Musician Daddy Lumba
A Kumasi High Court has ruled that both Akosua Serwaa Fosuh and Priscila Ofori (Odo Broni) are the surviving wives of the late musician Daddy Lumba, following a legal dispute over who held the rightful marital status. The court found both w...
DL News
General
Parliament criticised over delay to spouses’ property law
Deputy Clerk of Parliament Camillo Pwamang said many citizens feel let down by the House after years of promises to clarify how marital property should be shared when a marriage ends or a spouse dies.
DL News
Courts
TikTok duo who insulted Mahama break down in tears as court extends remand
The accused, 29-year-old National Service Person Priscilla Duah Birago and 29-year-old beautician Charity Dede Tetteh, have both pleaded not guilty to charges of conspiracy, offensive conduct, and breach of the peace.
DL News
Courts
Fishmongers fined for buying GH¢100k worth of stolen tilapia
The women pleaded guilty to dishonestly receiving the stolen fish and were convicted on their own plea. Their lawyers appealed for leniency, and the court, presided over by Justice Enid Marful-Sau, responded with a financial penalty of 100...
DL News
General
Marital property law based on equity, not gender-Supreme Court nominee
During her vetting by Parliament’s Appointments Committee on Wednesday, she addressed widespread public perceptions that Ghana’s family law disproportionately favours women in divorce settlements.
DL News
US
U.S. student charged with child homicide after allegedly throwing newborn from Paris Hotel window
According to French authorities, 18-year-old gap-year student Mia McQuillin was traveling through Europe with a group of young people.
Lawyer Monthly
Crime
Woman shot dead in galamsey pit at Nyameadom in A/R
Seven others have also sustained gunshot wounds.
myjoyonline
General
Commute death sentence of 184 convicts to life imprisonment- Amnesty Int'l to Gov't
Although Ghana has not executed anyone since 1993, she stressed the need for the government to commute existing death sentences to life imprisonment.
DL News
General
CJ swears in newly elected executives of Kayayei Justice Club
The induction ceremony took place last Tuesday in Accra, marking a pivotal moment in the empowerment of young women through legal education and leadership opportunities.
DL News
Crime
CHRAJ pushes for quick resolution of stalled anti-witchcraft bill
He explains that this urgency is due to the hardships faced by women labelled as witches, who cannot endure the associated assault and stigma.
citinewsroom
Africa
Kenya court exonerates healthcare provider and mother criminalised for abortion
The case dismissal affirms that abortion care is a fundamental right under the Constitution of Kenya and aligns with earlier court rulings declaring that arrest and prosecution of patients and providers is illegal.
AllAfrica
General
Gertrude Emefa Donkor is SRC President-elect of the Ghana School of Law
Gertrude takes over from Mr. Odupong Agyapong Atta-Agyapong and would lead the student populace for the next academic year
DL News
General
Buy your ex-husband’s surname if - Lawyer tells women
Citing the American-born and naturalized Swiss retired singer, dancer, and actress, Tina Turner, the astute lawyer emphasized that she faced a similar instance and had to buy her husband’s surname to maintain her brand
DL News
Africa
Nigerian woman on Italy's most wanted list extradited
The 48-year-old was one of the few women on Italy's most-wanted list, police said in a statement, describing her as a prominent figure in the Nigerian mafia.
Daily Trust
Africa
Rwandan Lawmaker wants 'Bride Price' scrapped
In the Rwandan culture, the groom pays bride price before seeking a woman's hand in marriage.
AllAfrica
Europe
Calling a man 'bald' is sex harassment - UK Employment Tribunal rules
Calling a man 'bald' is sex harassment after employment tribunal compares it to commenting on a woman's breasts... as electrician called 'bald c***' by supervisor is set to win compensation for having 'dignity violated'
Daily Mail