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Africa
Sudan’s civilian leaders arrested amid coup reports
Military and civilian leaders have been at odds since long-time ruler Omar al-Bashir was overthrown two years ago and the transitional government set up.
BBC25 October 2021
General
O.B. Amoah blames some CSOs for a failed referendum on MMDCE election
Speaking on Tuesday, October 19, 2021, at this year’s Ghana Speaks Lecture organized by the Institute of Democratic Governance (IDEG), the Deputy Minister indicated that the President Akufo-Addo led Government went very far with the electio...
DENNISLAW NEWS21 October 2021
General
Why proponents of Ghana’s ‘anti-gay bill’ get it so wrong
The anti-gay bill seeks, in a nutshell, to criminalise LGBTQ+ sexual relationships and associations
DL News14 October 2021
General
MMDCE’s nominations: WiLDAF-Ghana disappointed in the nomination of few women
Government through the Minister of Local Government, on Sunday released the list of nominees for the Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs) positions for approval by respective Assemblies.
DL News23 September 2021
Africa
ECOWAS rushed in sanctioning Guinea over September 5 coup – International Law Lecturer
ECOWAS has since called for the unconditional release of Condé and restoration of Guinea to constitutional rule within six months.
DL News20 September 2021
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Review Constitution to reflect changing times – Dr Alidu
There have been calls by political activists for a review of the 1992 Constitution to reflect the current democratic dispensation.
DL News16 September 2021
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Suhuyini raises new concerns over 2020 election results after CDD survey
“Who are those who really voted for this party to be in power… who voted them in three months before this research was done
DL News6 September 2021
General
GBC spent GH¢17 million on 2020 elections
For some reason, we went to court with a presidential petition. The consensus was that it should be televised live, but nobody asked us how we were going to fund it.”
DL News3 September 2021
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We are operating a problematic constitution; the parties agree – Kofi Abotsi
It’s important to understand that the Constitution’s effectiveness is a function of two things: of it’s own structural and operational efficiency and also more importantly, actor commitment.
DL News31 August 2021
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The constitution was created after agitation, it will take same to change it radically – Martin Kpebu
having only a national development plan that spells out the responsibilities of government to the people is what can bring the growth needed.
DL News31 August 2021
Courts
IGP, AG sued over Election 2020 injuries and loss of life
Mr. Ayarek alleges his son was killed by a firearm discharged by security personnel on December 8 at the Techiman South Collation Centre.
DL News30 August 2021
Courts
6 victims demand ¢15m from the state as compensation for election-related injuries and death
All six persons claim they suffered gunshot wounds and other injuries on December 8, 2020
DL News30 August 2021
Africa
Kenyan Appeals Court upholds order to halt President’s Constitutional changes
To win support for his reform drive, Kenyatta proposes to more than double county governments’ allocation to 35% of the budget, to spread more resources to the grassroots
DL News21 August 2021
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Give Special Prosecutor a free hand to work – John Mahama
The first Special Prosecutor did not get the kind of cooperation he needed to be able to do the work that he had been given
DL News20 August 2021
US
Twitter suspends Marjorie Taylor Greene’s account for one week
According to Twitter’s Covid-19 misinformation policy, users can receive a one-week suspension if they violate that policy four times
DL News10 August 2021
General
Kofi Bentil: Ghana’s law on dual citizenship outmoded
Bentil, who doubles as a legal practitioner, argued that individuals who own dual citizenship cannot act against any of the countries.
DL News3 August 2021
US
Mexico holds referendum on whether to prosecute ex-presidents
Mexico is ranked 124th out of 179 on Transparency International’s world Corruption Perceptions Index.
DL News2 August 2021
General
“We shall resist every attempt to subvert the will of the people” – James Quayson
A Cape Coast High Court on Wednesday 28th July 29, 2021, ruled that the Parliamentary election held in the Assin North constituency on December 7, 2020, be overturned
DL News29 July 2021
Courts
Full Judgment of the Cape Coast High Court in Michael Ankomah-Nimfah vs James Gyakye Quayson & The Electoral Commission of Ghana [PDF]
Mr. Quayson had argued that COVID-19 had led to the temporary closure of administrative functions, hence delaying the time his application ought to have been finalized.
DL News28 July 2021
Courts
We will appeal Cape Coast High Court ruling-Haruna Iddrisu
A Cape Coast High Court annulled the 2020 Parliamentary Election for the Assin North Constituency on Wednesday, July 28, 2021.
DL News28 July 2021