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FIDA Ghana condemns alleged case of child marriage
The ceremony which happened on Saturday has sparked outrage among Ghanaians with many calling for arrests and prosecution.
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Tech
Part 3: Innovation in litigation – Enforcing judgments in land litigation with technology
The viability of such technology not violating the rights of persons fromthe above case law shows it must always be approached from a public law perspective where they are conducted by public officials within public navigable airspace or fr...
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Africa
Child Labour: Ghana and Cote d’Ivoire urged to mend cocoa slavery slur
It would not solve issues of farmers but rather de-risking them for supply chain players.”
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Article: When AI retells our stories: what culture will Ghana’s next generation inherit?
As AI becomes a powerful tool for storytelling, this article examines the risk of inaccurate AI-generated narratives becoming accepted as cultural truth, and considers how Ghana can protect its heritage while still embracing the opportuniti...
Akua Boakyewaa Mensah
Others
Refined Version Justice for All
The article’s central theme is that the Justice for All Programme operates as a critical access-to-justice intervention within Ghana’s criminal justice architecture by converting constitutional guarantees into practical relief for remand pr...
Emmanuel Brobbey
Courts
SML contract saga: 2 suspects sue OSP over photographs
The applicants argue that the OSP unlawfully photographed them while they were holding placards displaying their names.
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Courts
11 West Africans take Ghana to court over alleged unlawful detention
According to the suit, the Attorney General, the Chief of Defence Staff, and the Comptroller General of the Ghana Immigration Service have been named as respondents.
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Parliament’s Human Rights Committee demands swift action to end witch hunts
In a statement on August 10, the Committee commended the relentless efforts of individuals, NGOs, and governments working to eliminate witchcraft accusations and related abuses in Ghana and beyond.
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Africa
Outrage as Nigerian university insists on brassiere before exams
The viral footage captures moments where female staff members are seen touching the chests of students lining up outside an exam hall at the institution, located in Ogun State.
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Africa
Nigerian Bar Association intervenes to free unjustly detained lawyer in Imo State
Lilian had traveled to Owerri to facilitate the bail process for her sister when an unexpected and alarming situation unfolded. Instead of being allowed to carry out her legal duty, she found herself accused of kidnapping and taken into cus...
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Courts
Wesley Girls SHS sued for alleged discrimination against muslim students
The case, filed under the original jurisdiction of the Supreme Court pursuant to Articles 2(1)(b) and 130(1)(a) of the 1992 Constitution, seeks to address what Osman claims are constitutional breaches impacting Muslim students.
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Courts
Lady sues Police and AG over assault in custody
Her lawyer, Mr. Andrew Khartey, has sued the Ghana Police Service (GPS), Corporal Clement Suputour (the officer involved), and the Attorney General (AG) as the legal representatives of the government.
GNA
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President charges female judges to help remove barriers to justice
He emphasized their pivotal role in reshaping norms and setting legal precedents that safeguard the rights of the vulnerable and marginalized.
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Africa
Uganda court hears challenge to harsh anti-gay law
It imposes severe punishments on those convicted of same-sex acts including the death penalty for some crimes.
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Africa
Poor Kenyans likely to end up on death row - Study
Kenya's death penalty disproportionately affects people from low-income households, many of whom lack proper legal representation.
DW
Courts
High Court sets March 28 to rule on Sosu’s interlocutory injunction against IGP
This comes after both parties filed all processes before the court as directed.
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Courts
La Pleasure Beach demolition: Management Committee drags SSNIT, two hotels to court
The action, filed at the High Court on October 23, 2026, seeks to establish the legal authority of the beach's management committee and determine whether the defendants had any lawful justification for the demolition exercise.
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US
Cheerleader prevails at U.S. Supreme Court in free speech case
Many schools and educators have argued that their ability to curb bullying, threats, cheating and harassment – all frequently occurring online – should not be limited to school grounds.
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Courts
ECOWAS Court dismisses Torkornoo’s claims against Ghana
The case was filed after Justice Torkornoo challenged processes connected to her suspension and removal from office.
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GBA to support Compassion Int'l to promote child rights
This was announced at the 20th anniversary celebration of Compassion International Ghana, a Christian non-governmental organization focused on improving the lives of children and youth in impoverished communities.
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