General
Ghana to collaborate with Nigeria over Maritime attacks – CDS reveals
This is in response to recent attacks that have surfaced on the Gulf of Guinea which amount to about 43% of global piracy attacks
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Results for "Minerals & Mining Regulation"
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Courts
Land owners file for stay of deportation order against four Chinese Galamsey operators
The four had been involved in illegal mining operations on a 40-acre land of the Seidu Fanzia School, based in Obuasi, before their arrest
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Africa
Sternford Moyo Breaks Record, Becomes First African To Emerge As New IBA President
The Chairman and Senior Partner of law firm Scanlen and Holderness, Sternford Moyo, has been announced as the new President of the International Bar Association (IBA).
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Opinion
Wombs for Rent: The Ethics of Commercial Surrogacy
This article explores the ethical, legal, and cultural tensions surrounding commercial surrogacy in Ghana, emphasizing the need for comprehensive legislation. It compares international regulatory models and debates the merits and risks of c...
Joyann Obeng and Lais Pinheiro
General
Withdraw if you have CGPA below 1.00 – UG to students
In a notice issued by the Academic Affairs Directorate on Thursday, October 22, 2026, the university explained that the directive was in accordance with Section 9.26 of the University Regulations for Junior Members (2017).
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General
Ace Anan Ankomah writes: Every year, the lawyers come out, and so does the nonsense!
Relax. Even if everybody becomes a lawyer, somebody must still be available to obey the law.
Ace Anan Ankomah
Business
BoG moves to regulate AI use in Ghana’s financial sector
Speaking at the 43rd Annual General Meeting of the Ghana Association of Banks in Accra, Dr Asiama said artificial intelligence could significantly improve areas such as credit assessment, fraud detection, customer service, risk management a...
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General
Expedite amendment of outdated rent laws-Rent Control to Parliament
The Department says the existing legislation continues to create difficulties in managing relationships between landlords and tenants, including operators and occupants of hostels
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General
Meet the 11-member Board of the Council For Legal Education and Training
The board brings together senior members of the judiciary, government representatives, legal academics and officials involved in tertiary and professional legal education.
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General
Kumasi Mayors bound to occupy official residence as Assembly passes by-law
The Assembly says the decision is intended to stop the state-owned residence from being abandoned and left to deteriorate. The by-law was passed unanimously during the 2nd Ordinary Meeting of the 3rd Session of the 9th Assembly at the Premp...
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General
Government moves to regulate EV charging stations
Minister of Energy and Green Transition, Dr Abdulai Jinapor, announced the planned legislation at the Future of Energy Conference 2026 in Accra.
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Courts
OSP to assess Sammy extortion claims against Afenyo-Markin
In a public notice issued on August 24, 2026, the OSP said it had taken note of the public allegations and would determine whether the matter falls within its statutory mandate.
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Tech
CSA sanctions Ernst & Young Ghana for operating without cybersecurity licence
In a statement dated August 18, 2026, the CSA said the firm had continued to render such services even after being directed to regularise its operations.
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Europe
French court declines social media ban for under-15s
The law had been approved by French lawmakers in July and would have made France the first European country to impose a nationwide social media ban on young people under 15.
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General
Parliament passed 12 major bills at its second meeting
The laws passed include the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, 2025; Ghana Investment Promotion Authority Bill, 2025; Maritime and Related Offences Bill, 2026; Community Service Bill, 2026.
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Business
Parliament passes Ghana Cocoa Board Bill, 2026
A major feature of the Bill is a guarantee that cocoa farmers will receive not less than 70 per cent of the Free on Board export price of cocoa.
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Courts
Lawyer drags DVLA, NIC to court over Toyota Voxy licensing, registration
The plaintiff, Osei Kwabena Esq., is asking the court to declare the practice unlawful, arguing that the vehicles are being allowed onto Ghanaian roads without the necessary regulatory safeguards.
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Europe
Lawyers risk sanctions for refusing to use AI, UK guidance warns
The guidance suggests that refusing to use AI may, in some cases, amount to a breach of professional duty. According to the taskforce, lawyers are expected to consider AI in the same way other professionals use technology to improve accurac...
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General
NTC petitioned over Nyinahin Catholic SHS teacher-student altercation
The petition was filed by a coalition of 11 civil society organisations working in education, child rights, gender equality, peace and security, and social accountability.
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General
Position yourselves for Legal Education Reform- CJ Urges Universities, Law Faculties
Speaking at a colloquium on legal education reform, the Chief Justice said institutions that train lawyers must now position themselves to meet the demands of the new regime.
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