Africa
ECOWAS court accepts Ghana’s late defence in Torkonoo case
The decision means the Attorney-General’s response, though filed after the deadline set by the court, will remain part of the proceedings.
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Mustapha Abdul-Hamid, others plead not guilty to OSP's fresh charges
This is now the third time pleas have been taken in the case, which centres on allegations of a large-scale extortion and laundering scheme involving more than GH¢291 million and $332,000.
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Citizens Platform urges government to release full CRC report, set clear roadmap
The Citizens Platform on Constitutional Reforms said the process now requires transparency, urgency and firm political leadership.
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Mpreaso MP backs bill to loosen dual-citizenship limits on public office
The proposed change targets constitutional rules that prevent some Ghanaians from holding certain public offices because they hold dual citizenship or are seen as having allegiance to another country.
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MPs push for Anti-Witchcraft Accusations Bill to be passed
The committee announced the planned monitoring tour in a statement issued on 10 February to mark the World Day Against Witch Hunt.
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ECOWAS court allows Torkornoo to amend case, include removal from office
The ruling followed arguments from both sides at a hearing on Friday, 30 January 2026. The court said the changes would help avoid multiple cases being filed over the same set of facts, keeping the dispute on a single litigation track.
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CJ, not more than 14 Justices should constitute Supreme Court-CRC
Under the proposal, the Chief Justice and “not more than 14” other justices would make up the apex court, a move the Committee says is intended to streamline the Court’s work and improve the delivery of justice.
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Full Report of the H.Kwasi Prempeh-led Constitution Review Committee
Re-architecting Ghana’s governance model to sharpen accountability and performance. Extending the policy runway with a five-year presidential term while preserving the two-term guardrail. De-politicising institutions and local governance to...
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Key reforms proposed by the Constitution Review Committee
The recommendations were outlined by the Committee’s Chair, Professor Henry Kwasi Prempeh, when he presented key highlights of the final report to President John Dramani Mahama at the Jubilee House on Monday, 22 December.
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Acting Environment Minister writes to AG; demands immediate revocation of L I 2462
The move, described as a cornerstone in government’s anti-galamsey strategy, is aimed at tightening Ghana’s mining regulatory framework and halting the widespread environmental destruction caused by illegal mining.
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Parliament’s Human Rights Committee demands swift action to end witch hunts
In a statement on August 10, the Committee commended the relentless efforts of individuals, NGOs, and governments working to eliminate witchcraft accusations and related abuses in Ghana and beyond.
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Europe
French lawmakers back assisted dying bill in landmark vote
The bill, championed by President Emmanuel Macron, was approved in the National Assembly with 305 votes in support and 199 against. It now heads to the Senate for review, with the goal of becoming law by 2027.
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Business
Decouple asset declaration mandate from Auditor-General-Domelovo
Speaking at a Constitution Review Committee stakeholder session on anti-corruption in Accra on April 14, 2025, Mr. Domelevo argued that the current system diminishes both the credibility of asset declarations and the effectiveness of the Au...
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Africa
Zambians demand harsher penalties amid surge in child rape cases
Sparked by several harrowing reports, the protest reflected widespread anger over the brutality of the incidents—some of which resulted in the deaths of young victims.
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Businessman linked to Ahmed Suale’s murder denied bail as police amend charges
The court, presided over by Judge Susana Nyakotey, heard arguments from both the prosecution and defence, but did not take a plea from the accused.
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US
Texas Senate Passes Bill to Display Ten Commandments in Schools
Senate Bill 10, introduced by State Senator Phil King (R-Weatherford), was approved with a 20-11 vote along party lines on March 5. The bill now moves to the Texas House, where it could be voted on soon.
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"NRSA unveils 'Traffitech' to curb road violations as 'okada' legalization nears"
According to Amaliba, the implementation of Traffitech hinges on the approval of the proposed legal amendments currently under review by a 13-member committee established by the Minister for Transport.
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Courts
Court adjourns case of preacher accused of damaging vehicles in Parliament
The adjournment was necessary as the trial judge was engaged in relieving duties at another court.
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Prof Ahwoi outlines reform action plan for Ghana's local government
He called for the revival of the Inter-ministerial Coordinating Committee to support the decentralization process in Ghana.
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Call for Galamsey ban: Organised labour reiterates position to government
This call was reiterated during a meeting on September 17, 2024, with the president's ad-hoc inter-ministerial committee to address the illegal mining crisis.
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