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Dormaahene, Justice Osei Hwere, 19 others sworn in as Justices of the Court of Appeal
The list features Dormaahene Osagyefo Oseadeeyo Agyeman Badu II originally known as Justice Daniel Mensah.
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Africa
Kabila sentenced to death in absentia over war crimes, treason
The charges stem from allegations that Kabila secretly supported the M23 rebel group, blamed for mass killings, torture, sexual violence, and the takeover of vast areas in eastern DRC.
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Courts
Scottish Council pursues new court action against Ghana-linked ‘African tribe’ on disputed land
Earlier on Tuesday, sheriff officers accompanied by police enforced an eviction order granted the previous week by Sheriff Peter Paterson. The trio calling themselves King Atehehe, Queen Nandi and handmaiden Asnat had refused earlier direct...
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Courts
Bolgatanga court convicts two for defying injunction in Biu chieftaincy dispute
The case was brought by Naba Clifford Tandagre Wongrekugre, Paramount Chief of the Kologo Traditional Area, with support from Naba Akantanba Ninga II.
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US
Brazil's Ex-president jailed 27 years for plotting coup
Bolsonaro, currently under house arrest, did not appear in court for the sentencing. His legal team dismissed the verdict as “absurdly excessive” and vowed to appeal, though experts note that options for challenging the ruling are limited s...
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Others
Thai court orders Ex Prime Minister to serve one-year jail term
The 76-year-old billionaire politician, once a dominant force in Thai politics, had previously been sentenced to eight years for corruption and abuse of power after his return from exile in 2023.
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Courts
Businessman bailed GHC100,00 for trafficking Nigerians to Ghana
Bright, facing five counts of human trafficking, pleaded not guilty. According to prosecutors, he lured the victims, aged between 19 and 25, with promises of decent employment but later forced them into online romance scams.
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Africa
Burkina Faso bans homosexual acts
The new measure, unanimously voted through on Monday, imposes punishments of up to five years in jail, and has become part of a broader crackdown on same-sex relationships across the continent.
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General
Professor Atuguba assumes office as Acting Director of the Ghana School of Law
On his first day in office, Prof. Atuguba held a maiden meeting with staff, where he reaffirmed his commitment to strengthening the solid foundation laid by his predecessor and to further advancing the mission of legal education in Ghana.
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Who owns your dead body? Stakeholders push for legislation to give spouses a stake
The conference, organized by MarryRight Ghana, closed with a clear message, with stakeholders calling for legislation to give the nuclear family, especially spouses, a legal stake in burial decisions.
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Minerals Commission engages Bono chiefs on Mining Law review
The meeting in Sunyani, the 13th in the series, gathered paramount chiefs, queen mothers, and traditional leaders to discuss proposed reforms aimed at aligning Ghana’s mining laws with global standards, addressing environmental concerns, an...
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Prof. Atuguba takes helm as Acting Director of Legal Education Sep 1
The appointment comes after Acting Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie recalled Justice B.Y.K. Oppong of the Court of Appeal from the role to resume full judicial duties.
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Mahama sets up inquiry board to probe deadly military helicopter crash
President Mahama has commissioned a high-level board to investigate the fatal crash of a Ghana Air Force helicopter that killed eight people, including two ministers
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Ghana Bar Association mourns victims of August 6 helicopter crash
In a statement, the GBA described the victims as “patriotic Ghanaians” who died in the line of duty.
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Prof. Atuguba honoured for transformative leadership at UG School of Law
At a heartfelt dinner and awards ceremony marking the climax of UGSoL’s 50th Law Week celebrations, students, faculty, and staff gathered to celebrate Prof. Atuguba’s impactful tenure.
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GAF launches probe into fatal helicopter crash that killed 8 persons
The victims include Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, Minister for Defence, and Dr. Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed, Minister for Environment, Science and Technology.
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Crime
Bawku on edge again as students killed, MP’s residence burnt
In a disturbing turn of events on Saturday night, a student at Bawku Senior High School was allegedly pulled from his dormitory and fatally shot.
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Africa
Monument to be established in Ghana in honour of 1994 Rwandan genocide
The announcement was made by Yussif Issaka Jajah, Member of Parliament and Deputy Minister for Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, during Ghana’s commemoration of Rwanda’s 31st Liberation Day, known as Kwibohora.
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Africa
Lesotho MP faces sedition charges for accusing king of signing country to South Africa
Dr. Lipholo has been accused of inciting public unrest and undermining the royal family’s dignity after publicly alleging that Lesotho’s monarchy and government had surrendered national control to neighbouring South Africa, effectively maki...
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Ousted South Korean president rearrested over failed Martial Law plot
A senior judge at the Seoul Central District Court issued an arrest warrant on Wednesday, citing concerns that Yoon could interfere with ongoing investigations or tamper with evidence.
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