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Africa
Constant Omari: DR Congo’s former Fifa Council member handed one-year ban
The former Fifa Council member was adjudged to have received benefits from Lagardere during negotiations between the French media company and Caf.
DL News24 June 2021
General
Parliament will pass strict laws against LGBT – Speaker Bagbin
The Speaker was responding to a petition presented by one Emmanuel Abankwah Kesse, a political activist in the Eastern Region
DL News23 June 2021
Africa
ECOWAS Court finds Mali in violation of widow’s right to dignity, awards victim USD 181,000 for damages
The case was filed in November 2019 by Institute for Human Rights and Development in Africa (IHRDA) and Malian partner Association pour le Progrès et le Défense des Droits des Femmes au Mali (APDF), on behalf of the victim.
DL News23 June 2021
Courts
Court fines NDC GHS4000 for delaying proceedings in Techiman South election petition
The NDC candidate for the Techiman South constituency, Christopher Beyere Baasongti sued the Electoral Commission and the MP for the area, Martin Adjei-Mensah Korsah in the aftermath of the election.
DL News22 June 2021
General
Ghana’s laws do not reflect reality – UG Law student
She explained that what they are taught with regards to theories mostly defers from what she sees in reality
DL News21 June 2021
Courts
“Fix-the-country” protesters object AG representation in court
The High Court will reconvene on Friday, 25th June 2021 for the ruling of Justice Ruby Aryeetey on this preliminary objection.
DL News21 June 2021
US
Jay-Z files lawsuit against Hip-Hop photographer Jonathan Mannion in likeness dispute
The rapper is accusing Mannion, who shot the iconic cover of his debut album Reasonable Doubt, of “exploiting” his name and image “without [his] consent.”
DL News18 June 2021
US
US Supreme Court blocks child slavery lawsuit against chocolate firms
Six African men alleged that they were trafficked from Mali and forced to work on cocoa farms in Ivory Coast
DL News18 June 2021
General
Police begin probe into breach of Covid-19 safety protocols at Sir John’s funeral
During the event, a majority of the mourners defied the laid-down safety protocols such as the wearing of face masks and social distancing
DL News12 June 2021
Africa
Nigeria ‘Won’t Prosecute Citizens Still Tweeting’
Most Nigerians have been tweeting since the ban came into effect last Friday, using virtual private networks to bypass a block on Twitter
DL News11 June 2021
Business
BoG declines Parliamentary summons over UT Bank, Unibank closure
The Bank of Ghana has said that the petitioners should use the right channels to ensure their grievances are resolved
DL News10 June 2021
General
Ghana to guard against abuse of cannabis production permit
The Narcotics Control Commission will ensure that there is no abuse against the planned move to legalize cannabis in the country
DL News8 June 2021
Courts
4 Chinese Illegal miners to be deported
The four are to be deported for illegally residing in Ghana
DL News7 June 2021
General
Domestic violence: Do not refuse your spouse’s meal
It is an offence to refuse to eat your wife's food, the Coordinating Director of DOVVSU has said
DL News7 June 2021
General
“Be curious about what is happening elsewhere” – Justice Aboud tells African Human Rights Court
Lady Justice Imani D. Aboud has urged that the justice system should be interested in events outside its traditional jurisdictions.
DL News7 June 2021
Courts
Alleged extramarital affair: Court throws out case against Eugene Arhin’s Ex-wife
The High court, presided by His Lordship Charles Gyamfi Danquah has struck out and dismissed accordingly, a case of defamation filed by Chantelle T.S. Kudjawu against Gloria Assan Arhin.
DL News4 June 2021
General
Ghana receives another yellow card from the European Commission
Ghana has received another warning from the European Commission for its inability to comply with its duties under international law as a flag, port, coastal, or market state
DL News4 June 2021
Courts
Bobie Ansah, Class FM & others sued GH¢10m for defamation by President Akufo-Addo’s brother
The President's brother, Mr. Edward Akufo-Addo is seeking GH¢10million as damages for defamation
DL News3 June 2021
Supreme Court News
NDKs claim of 1.2bn thrown out by the Supreme Court
The Supreme Court ruled that the Government will not have to pay the GHS 1.2bn judgment debt application filed by NDK Financial Services
DL News3 June 2021
General
Defence Minister promises stiffer legal actions against Galamsey Operators
Ghana’s Defence Minister, Dominic Nitiwul has warned that the government would continue to punish all persons involved in illegal mining operations in the country.
DL News2 June 2021