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160 inmates on Ghana’s death row – Amnesty International
The Death Penalty violates the right to life as proclaimed in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights
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Africa
Ivory Coast’s ex-President Gbagbo free to go home after ICC acquittal
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has upheld the acquittal of the Ivory Coast’s ex-President Laurent Gbagbo on charges of crimes against humanity.
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Tech
US-based Ghanaian tech lawyer wins top child data protection award
The ceremony, held at the Labadi Beach Hotel, was organised by PICCASO Africa to celebrate individuals and institutions driving best practice in data protection, privacy and cybersecurity across the continent.
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Africa
Niger junta refuses to free ex-leader and have sanctions dropped
His relatives say they have had no information about him since he tried and failed to escape from detention on 19 October.
BBC
Tech
Five ways technology can help law firms attract and retain talent
By thinking long-term and investing in technology, firms can transform their business operations to attract talent, support staff and stay ahead of the competition.
Legal Futures
General
US donates laptops to Legal Aid Commission
Douglas Craig Emhoff, US Second Gentleman, made the donation on Monday in Accra during the three-day state visit by his wife, Kamala Harris, US Vice President.
GNA
General
2022 Legal Year Bench, Bar and Faculty conference starts April 21- 22
The two-day event will be taking place at the Labadi Beach Hotel in Accra, but will also include virtual participation.
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General
Legal events to watch out for in Feb 2022
This year’s edition of the JB Danquah Memorial Lecture by the Ghana Academy of Arts and Sciences(GAAS) is set to be held from February 21-23.
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US
Nirvana sued by the baby from Nevermind’s album cover
In 2008, Spencer’s father Rick recounted the photo shoot to US radio network NPR, saying he had been offered $200 to take part by Weddle, who was a family friend.
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Opinion
Celebration of the Constitution Day: Any Relevance?
This article offers insights into improving Constitution Day celebrations in Ghana to make them more relevant and memorable
Benjamin Tachie Antiedu and Goodnuff Appiah Larbi
General
GIMPA LLM International Trade and Business Law students visit WTO
The visit formed part of the school’s effort to expose students to the institutions where global trade rules are negotiated, shaped and implemented.
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General
Ghana's Dr Sylvia Adusu becomes first African woman elected to ITLOS
Her election makes her the first African woman to serve on the Hamburg-based tribunal.
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General
Ghanaian Lawyer Nania Owusu-Ankomah Appointed Vice President of LCIA
Nania, who previously served as a Court Member of the LCIA, has been recognised for her outstanding dedication, leadership, and significant contribution to the institution and the wider international arbitration community.
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Courts
‘Ebo Noah’ freed on GH₵100,000 bail as case moved to March
Prosecutors allege that between August and December 2025, he posted videos on Facebook, TikTok and YouTube under the handle @Ebonoah, claiming a catastrophic flood would destroy the world on 25 December 2025.
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Courts
Ebo Noah to reappear in court January 15
Ebo Noah, known off the pulpit as Evans Eshun, is facing charges of false communication and causing fear and panic after his widely publicised prophecy
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Business
Ghana to regulate Cryptocurrency by December – BoG Governor
Governor Dr. Johnson Asiama, speaking at the IMF/World Bank Spring Meetings in Washington, DC, revealed that the Virtual Assets Bill is currently being finalized for submission to Parliament, where it is expected to be passed into law by De...
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Others
The saga of the US West African deportees to Ghana – understanding the facts
Accepting West Africans in Ghana is therefore nothing new and is in full accord with the existing ECOWAS Treaty obligations.
Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor
US
Countries can sue each other over climate change-ICJ
The landmark ruling, though non-binding, could significantly reshape how climate action and accountability are pursued across the world.
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US
First major national crypto legislation passed in US
The new law, known as the Genius Act, establishes a regulatory framework for stablecoins—cryptocurrencies pegged to traditional assets like the US dollar and considered less volatile than Bitcoin or Ethereum.
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Tech
Indian Universities Reinforce Academic Standards Amid Rising AI Misconduct
In response to a surge in generative AI–facilitated academic misconduct, Indian universities are enforcing stricter assessment protocols and promoting responsible AI usage to safeguard academic integrity and critical legal reasoning skills.
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