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General
Speaking at a Learning and Exchange event organized by the African Judicial Independence Fund (AJIF), Prof. Prempeh described Ghana’s judicial structure as overly centralized, with the Chief Justice holding unchecked authority over both the...
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Africa
Police in Monrovia announced on Friday that Koffa is suspected of playing a central role in the incident, which destroyed the joint chambers of the legislature on 18 December 2024.
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Tech
Information Minister Jerry Silaa told local media that the decision was driven by concerns over content that violates Tanzania’s laws and traditional values.
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Europe
The bill, championed by President Emmanuel Macron, was approved in the National Assembly with 305 votes in support and 199 against. It now heads to the Senate for review, with the goal of becoming law by 2027.
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General
During an appearance on Joy FM’s Morning Show, Mrs. Bossman applauded President John Mahama’s recent introduction of a 2025 Code of Conduct for ministers and political appointees.
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Africa
The decision, made on Tuesday, directly contradicts a Supreme Court ruling issued in January 2025 that barred the practice, declaring it unconstitutional and unfair.
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General
The Constitution speaks plainly. The Speaker does not act unless both the President and Vice-President are truly unable to govern—not merely out of town.
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Crime
Speaking in an interview on Monday, May 5, 2025, after President John Dramani Mahama unveiled the Code in Accra, Dr. Ayine emphasized that the directive is not symbolic but enforceable.
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US
Judge Howell found that the executive order—known as EO 1423—breached the First, Fifth, and Sixth Amendments. Describing the directive as an “unjustified assertion of presidential power,” she noted that it amounted to improper governmental...
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General
The new Code, officially launched on Monday, May 5, 2025, at the Jubilee House, applies to a broad range of government officials—including ministers, deputy ministers, presidential staff, CEOs of state agencies, board members, and members o...
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General
The protest centered on the recent suspension of Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo—a move the NPP strongly believes undermines judicial independence and threatens the democratic foundations of the country.
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Business
During his maiden visit to the Minerals Commission’s Control Room—responsible for monitoring the activities of excavators—the minister reiterated that under the government’s Resetting Ghana agenda, there is a pressing need to overhaul both...
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Business
He proposed an amendment that would legally restrict any government from borrowing beyond 50% of Ghana’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP), stressing that the country’s unchecked debt accumulation has led to a worsening economic crisis.
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General
A press release from the CRC, dated March 17, revealed that discussions will run from March 18 to April 5, 2025, covering key governance topics such as lands and natural resources, decentralization, public services, political parties, the j...
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Business
This follows an earlier announcement made on January 15, 2025, in response to a directive from the Office of the President to review and retrieve all such passports that are no longer valid under the current administration.
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Others
He cautioned that rushing to the Judiciary weakens Parliament’s authority, making it less effective in holding both the Executive and its members accountable.
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Courts
During a press briefing today, Dr. Ayine explained that his decision aligns with Mr. Quayson’s legal strategy, as his lawyer, Tsatsu Tsikata, has indicated that they intend to contest the charges in court.
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General
Addressing a press conference on Wednesday, February 12, Dr. Ayine clarified that the decision to drop the seven cases followed a meticulous legal assessment by his office.
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Crime
During court proceedings on Monday, February 3, 2025, Amoah’s legal counsel formally entered his representation, asserting that his client was not in the country when the investigation commenced, emphasizing his client’s willingness to prov...
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Africa
Despite the end of apartheid over three decades ago, the vast majority of farmland remains in the hands of the white minority, with Black citizens still owning only a small portion.
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