Asia
China court orders man to pay wife for housework in landmark case
A Beijing divorce court has ordered a man to compensate his wife for the housework she did during their marriage, in a landmark ruling.
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General
First cohorts of law students graduate at SDD-UBIDS
The event drew esteemed guests from Ghana’s legal and academic sectors. Delivering the keynote, Ghana Bar Association President, Mrs. Efua Ghartey, praised the legal profession as both rewarding and joyful.
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Business
'Concise Law of Banking' book launched
Titled Concise Law of Banking, the book is authored by Reverend Mrs. Nana Kegya Appiah-Adu, a seasoned lawyer and minister of the gospel.
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Africa
AfCFTA sets up dispute settlement body to inspire confidence in trade deal
Secretary General of the African Continental Free Trade Area Secretariat, Wamkele Mene, has said that businesses should feel confident and safe about leveraging opportunities created by the continental trade deal, as a Dispute Settlement Bo...
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Africa
Law firms expand in Africa
South African law firm Webber Wentzel has bagged a team of M&A lawyers from Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr, while Fluxmans Attorneys has hired a new director.
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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.
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Courts
AG moves to consolidate online pastor romance scam cases
An attorney from the Attorney-General’s Department told the Accra Circuit Court One that steps were being taken to consolidate the cases and transfer them to the High Court.
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General
Summary of the government's position on the CRC report
In its Position Paper on the final recommendations of the Constitution Review Committee (CRC), approved by Cabinet on July 14, 2026, the Government accepted some proposals outright, modified others and rejected recommendations it considered...
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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.
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General
President Mahama petitioned to dismiss Ashanti Regional Minister over alleged sexist Facebook post
The petitioners, Barbara Twum of the Ashanti Region and Jennifer Owusu of the Greater Accra Region, are asking the President to either reprimand Dr Amoakohene or dismiss him from office.
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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.
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General
Drivers, traders join GPRTU in Accra demo over disputed station lands
The march drew drivers, traders, and market women, who accused private developers of taking over portions of the site with the alleged backing of the Railway Authority.
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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.
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CHRAJ demands urgent action on Anti-Witchcraft Bill after child abuse incident
CHRAJ Commissioner Joseph Whittal appealed during a forum on Wednesday, July 23, commemorating five years since the horrific mob lynching of Akua Denteh in Ghana’s Northern Region.
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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...
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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