General
President Akufo-Addo to await supreme court verdict on anti-LGBTQ+ bill before deciding to sign into law
This commitment comes in the wake of a legal challenge against the bill initiated by an individual.
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Africa
Uganda court hears challenge to harsh anti-gay law
It imposes severe punishments on those convicted of same-sex acts including the death penalty for some crimes.
BBC
US
Meet Allison Greenfield, the law clerk driving Trump bonkers at his fraud trial
Donald Trump and his lawyers have been throwing a fit about Justice Arthur Engoron's clerk. The clerk, Allison Greenfield, an experienced lawyer, once ran to become a judge herself. Trump's attacks — now banned under a gag order — led to an...
Business Insider
Africa
Germany asks forgiveness for Tanzania colonial crimes
German forces killed almost 300,000 people during the Maji Maji rebellion in the early 1900s, one of the bloodiest anti-colonial uprisings.
BBC
Tech
US to remove Uganda and three other African countries from Agoa trade deal
The countries were either involved in "gross violations" of human rights or not making progress towards democratic rule, the president said.
BBC
Africa
Court declines to unfreeze Félicien Kabuga's assets in Kenya
The Kenya anti-corruption court rejected Mr Kabuga’s son Nshimyumuremyi Donatien's plea to allow his aged mother to access rent from the property in the capital, Nairobi, local media report
BBC
Others
Singapore executes man for supplying cannabis
Tangaraju Suppiah, 46, was hanged at dawn on Wednesday over a plot to smuggle 1kg (35oz) of cannabis.
BBC
Africa
Uganda's anti-corruption agency gives 24,000 leaders 30 days to declare wealth or face sanctions
Declaring of wealth in this regard is meant for elected leaders from Local Councils upwards to the President. At least 24,000 leaders fall under this category.
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General
Over 70% adult population more confident in religious, traditional systems than the formal for Justice- GSS Survey
An excerpt of the findings published by the GSS in its Monthly Press Release dated December 4, 2022, indicates that “seven in every ten(69.9%) adults hold the view that the religious and traditional leaders’ system effectively protect the r...
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Africa
Ex-Gambia spy chief sentenced to death
The activist, Ebrima Solo Sandeng – a leading figure in the opposition United Democratic Party – had been arrested during anti-government protests.
BBC
Africa
Arrests in Nigeria as heroin found hidden in baby food
Officials in Nigeria have often described the prevalence of drug consumption in the country as alarming and endemic. It is also a transit point for various illicit drugs.
BBC
Europe
Road-blocking protestors could be jailed for a year under new UK law
Under the new laws, it will be illegal for activists to lock or glue themselves to buildings with those that do facing a maximum penalty of six months in prison and an unlimited fine.
Euronews
Crime
Six arrested over robberies in Greater Accra and Central Regions
The Anti-Robbery Squad of the Ghana Police Service has arrested six persons for allegedly undertaking a series of robberies in the Greater Accra and Central Regions.
DL News
Crime
FDA, Police arrest peddlers of unregistered herbal products
It indicated that laboratory analysis revealed that the product contained a steroid tablet, an anti-inflammatory tablet, and other unknown substances, all active ingredients of prescription-only medicines in unknown quantities.
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General
Parliament resumes public hearings on anti-gay bill
This would be the third hearing of the committee to listen to presentations from groups who submitted memos either in support of the bill or otherwise.
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Others
Cuba says more than 700 charged over anti-government protests
The public prosecutor’s office said 172 people had already been tried and convicted, without giving details.
BBC
General
PHOTOS: Special Prosecutor meets the press on International Anti-Corruption Day
The Special Prosecutor pledged to deal with corrupt politicians and commit to the integrity of national elections
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General
Parliamentary committee to resume public hearings on anti-gay bill
The bill, known as the Proper Human Sexual Rights and Ghanaian Family Values Bill, 2021 has generated debates all over the country and beyond
DL News
Africa
Sudan court orders end to internet shutdown
The military has released several civilian leaders but the deposed Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok remains in detention.
DL News
General
Parliament will begin public hearings on the anti-LGBTQ+ bill today
The bill, known as the Proper Human Sexual Rights and Ghanaian Family Values Bill, 2021 has generated debates all over the country and beyond.
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