Asia
China declares all crypto-currency transactions illegal
Virtual currency-related business activities are illegal financial activities,” the People’s Bank of China said, warning it “seriously endangers the safety of people’s assets”.
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Samson’s Take: Corruption and side-chicks law
Passage of the witness protection law was the icing on the cake yet people who know are not using these legal tools to help fight corruption
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Crime
Wife arrested for allegedly murdering spouse
She indicated that the police found Mr. Efrim who had been pronounced dead on arrival by a Medical Doctor, on a stretcher.
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Crime
W/R: Police to fight fake kidnappings as ‘missing’ Takoradi woman is found not pregnant
According to the police, over 40 Police officers were assigned to the case to help track the whereabouts of the woman, in operations that were consistently carried out on a 24-hour basis
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Crime
Axim: Missing pregnant woman returns without pregnancy
The details of the circumstances surrounding her return are yet to be revealed by the police.
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Courts
S/A President invites public nominations for next Chief Justice
Chief Justice Mogoeng Mogoeng started his professional career as a temporary interpreter and was later appointed as High Court prosecutor from March 1986 to February 1990 in Mafikeng.
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US
U.S. President nominates Ghanaian as California District Court Judge
Maame Ewusi-Mensah Frimpong has served as a Judge on the Los Angeles County Superior Court since 2016.
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US
‘Being a lawyer is a superpower’
After many years of life, I’ve learned that everyone is a little bit scared during a big transition like this,”
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US
Mexico decriminalizes abortion in landmark ruling
The 11 Supreme Court judges unanimously voted to decriminalise abortion in that state, and under Mexican law, it will now apply to all the other states in the country.
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General
Stop worshipping people in power, they’re your servants – GBA president
The conference is themed on ‘The mobilisation of taxation for national development: role of the lawyer.’
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Withdraw anti-LGBTI Bill-Amnesty International charges Ghana Parliament
The Bill encourages hatred and intolerance and promotes persecution against people based on their real or perceived sexual orientation and gender identity simply because they do not or cannot conform to dominant social and gender norms,”
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Asia
El Salvador court says presidents can serve two straight terms
Elected in 2019, Bukele enjoys broad support in El Salvador over his promises to fight organised crime and improve security in the violence-racked country.
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General
Investigations commence into shootout between robbers and Denkyira Akwaboso residents
One of the robbers, identified as Attah was recognized as a known armed robber who was already on the Diaso Police wanted list.
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Africa
Guinea capital Conakry rocked by reports of coup attempt
There are unconfirmed reports that three soldiers have been killed.
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General
Jomoro residents, MP, protest land border closure
the Jomoro Constituency MP has indicated that the ensuing hardship from the closure of the Elubo border has had more devastating impacts than the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Level of corruption is beyond what will allow Ghana to develop – Prof Adei
“When people are perceived to be corrupt, I think we have come to a point whereby the leadership cannot say that ‘Unless I have evidence’ [the person is innocent].
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Business
Forced unitisation is non-beneficial to Ghana’s upstream sector – Petroleum expert
Eni is challenging a directive by the Energy Ministry, asking them to initiate Sankofa Offshore oil fields and Adubea Oil Block.
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COVID-19: President will review land border restrictions if necessary – Eugene Arhin
“President Akufo-Addo understands the difficulties people have had to go through the restrictions that have been imposed on lives and livelihoods, and I believe if there is the need for them to review whatever aspects of the restrictions, h...
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2021 Top 5 law firms in Ghana with the highest number of lawyers
there is little surprise that lawyers create partnerships between and among themselves to allow them practice this dignified profession.
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Push for passage of Non-Custodial Bill – Journalists urged
“The focus is not to encourage deviant behaviour, but rather to hold institutions accountable such that once you provide social amenities then you are justified for punishing people when they offend the law.”
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