Crime
Ghanaian man sentenced in US for online fraud scheme
On November 26, 2024, U.S. District Judge Thomas A. Varlan in Knoxville, Tennessee, handed down a 63-month prison sentence to the 34-year-old.
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Ministry of National Security denies claims of involvement in alleged abduction of Emirates Manager
In a statement released on Monday, November 25, 2024, the Ministry dismissed the accusations as unfounded and unequivocally denied any involvement of its officers in the incident.
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ECOWAS court faults Ghana for violating fundamental rights of New Force’s spokesperson
The court ruled that Ghana had violated Ms. Abbiusi's rights through wrongful arrest, repeated rearrests, and unlawful deportation in December 2023.
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Business
Ghana awarded $2.2m cost in GCNet ¢4bn arbitration claim
This award includes $1,744,050.42 for legal representation and $441,932.79 for expert witness fees, with simple interest at USD SOFR + 1% applicable if not paid within 30 days.
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Crime
Pastor Love granted GHȼ2-million bail pending appeal
The court admitted him to bail in the sum of GHȼ2 million with two sureties to be justified with landed property.
GNA
General
Commercial, General Jurisdiction courts merged, now called Specialized courts
A circular signed by the Judicial Secretary states that ‘in view of the foregoing, commercial cases will attract the same fees and charges applicable to cases filed at the General Jurisdiction courts.”
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Africa
Miss Rwanda gets suspended sentence for drink-driving
Last month, Muheto was involved in a car accident in Kigali, crashing her vehicle into an electricity pole and a palm tree after leaving a bar, according to local news outlet The New Times.
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Business
Ghana to issue FLEGT licenses from June 2025
This landmark deal was officially signed during the 12th Ghana-EU Joint Monitoring Review Mechanism session in Accra on November 6, 2024, marking a major step forward in the sustainable management of Ghana’s timber industry.
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AG's Office needs 1500 lawyers to fulfil Article 88 mandate-Godfred Dame
During the inaugural Public Sector Lawyers Conference, Mr. Dame noted that the Attorney General’s Office ideally needs a workforce of 1,500 attorneys to fully carry out its constitutional mandate under Article 88.
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Business
Immigration Service intercepts 54 gallons of fuel
A press statement made available to the Ghana News Agency and signed by Mr Michael Amoako-Atta, Assistant Commissioner of Immigration and Head of Public Affairs, said the arrest was made by Inspector Ebenezer Asa-Appiah, Asst Insp Isreal Gi...
GNA
General
AG charges GBA to prevent, condemn illegal pressures on Judiciary
At the swearing-in of the new President and executives of the Ghana Bar Association (GBA) on November 4, Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Godfred Yeboah Dame, urged the GBA to remain vigilant in protecting the judiciary from extern...
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Supreme Court News
Supreme Court ruling dismissing Speaker's application well-reasoned
He praised the court’s judgment, handed down on Wednesday, October 30, as well-reasoned and balanced.
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Supreme Court News
Vacant seat saga:Speaker's lawyers move to set aside Supreme Court order
The legal team argues that the Supreme Court has no jurisdiction to rule on the case initiated by Effutu Member of Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin.
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Business
Seek approval before media adverts-FDA to Food service establishments
The FDA stated that any food service provider advertising without this approval is in breach of both the FDA’s Advertising Guidelines for Regulated Products and Section 100 (2) of the Public Health Act 2012, Act 851.
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Courts
Kasoa ritual murder case: Absentee juror fined
In the absence of Harry Don Atipo, the juror is said to have held the entire court to ransom and hence was fined GHC1,200.
GNA
General
Ruling on 4 vacant seats- Supreme Court may not be able to overrule Speaker
According to Abotsi, the Speaker has the constitutional authority to make rulings regarding parliamentary procedures.
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General
Declaration of 4 vacant seats; Speaker's action cannot be challenged in court-Ansa-Asare
Ansa-Asare's remarks follow Speaker Bagbin's declaration on Thursday, October 17, that four seats in Parliament were vacant.
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Speaker Bagbin declares 4 Parliamentary seats vacant
This decision significantly shifts the balance in Ghana’s hung parliament, where the New Patriotic Party (NPP) previously held a slim majority with the help of Independent Member of Parliament Andrew Amoako Asiamah.
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Africa
Kenya Deputy President taken ill as senate prepares to impeach him
Gachagua was initially present in the Senate earlier in the day but was expected to appear again at 14:30 local time (11:30 GMT) to defend himself before a vote scheduled for Thursday evening.
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40 Changfans burnt, 5 suspects detained in Birim River galamsey crackdown
The operation is part of a broader effort to tackle illegal mining, or "galamsey," which has been damaging the environment in the region.
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