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24-hour Authority Bill approved by Cabinet-President Mahama
At a media engagement at the Presidency in Accra, the President revealed that several institutions were already operating round-the-clock services in line with the policy.
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Affirmative Action law must be enforced to deliver true gender equality – Minkah-Premo
According to her, the Act sets clear benchmarks, including a requirement that women occupy at least 30 percent of governance and decision-making roles by 2026, a target she cautioned must not be treated lightly.
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Tech
Communication Ministry to table bill against online fraud, fake news, hate speech
Once passed, the legislation will target rising cyber-related crimes, including online fraud, scams, harassment, and blackmail, which violate the rights and safety of digital users.
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Business
Fisheries and Aquaculture Bill 2025 receives presidential assent
The legislation, passed by Parliament in July, is designed to strengthen sustainability and compliance in the industry, while improving the welfare of fishing communities.
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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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Business
Freight Forwarders bemoan unregulated shipping fees
The institute says the current system allows shipping lines to levy unjustified and excessive fees, particularly administrative charges in U.S. dollars, even when one bill of lading covers multiple containers.
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Ratify WTO agreement on fisheries subsidies-Parliament's Committee urges
The Committees on Food, Agriculture and Cocoa Affairs and Trade, Industry, and Tourism jointly proposed that Ghana endorse the global agreement, which seeks to eliminate subsidies that encourage overfishing and illegal, unreported, and unre...
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Africa
Uganda passes controversial law restoring military trials for civilians
The decision, made on Tuesday, directly contradicts a Supreme Court ruling issued in January 2025 that barred the practice, declaring it unconstitutional and unfair.
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Courts
California man sentenced 12 years for $17 million Medicare Hospice fraud scheme
Petros Fichidzhyan, 44, of Granada Hills, was sentenced in federal court to 12 years in prison. He was also ordered to serve three years of supervised release and pay over $17 million in restitution.
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Ghana reaffirms ILO partnership to enhance labour policies and decent Work
Dr. Pelpuo made these remarks during a courtesy visit in Accra by Dr. Vanessa Phala-Moyo, Country Director for the ILO Office covering Ghana, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Liberia, and the ECOWAS Liaison Office.
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CHRAJ appeals to Public Officers to declare assets before taking office in new gov't
In a statement signed by Commissioner Joseph Whittal, CHRAJ emphasized the need for the swift passage of the Conduct of Public Officers Bill, which aims to strengthen governance and accountability structures in the country.
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Professor calls for Broadcasting law to deal with attacks on journalists
She stressed the urgent need for a broadcast law to protect journalists and media practitioners from attacks, referencing the recent World Press Freedom Index, where Ghana ranked 50th out of 180 countries.
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Courts
Alleged Kasoa soldier killer pleads not guilty to charges before High Court
They are facing charges related to a land dispute that allegedly resulted in the death of Lance Corporal Michael Danso.
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Association of Magistrates and Judges condemns anti-LGBTQI+ protest at Supreme Court
The demonstration, led by Samuel Nartey George, Member of Parliament for Ningo-Prampram, demanded an immediate hearing of two anti-LGBTQI+ bill cases currently before the court.
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Supreme Court not responsible for delay of Anti-LGBTQI cases-Registrar
Justice Ellen Ofer-Ayeh, the court's Registrar and a High Court judge, clarified that the delays are due to the parties failing to complete the required legal procedures.
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Several pending cases reason for more Supreme Court Justices- Chief Justice
“There are several cases pending right? That's why we need more Supreme Court Judges,” Her ladyship asserted on June 3, 2024, after hearing the motions against the Anti-gay bill.
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Suit on attempted suicide struck out as ‘moot’
A seven-member panel of the court dismissed the case due to a recent legislative change by Parliament that decriminalized attempted suicide, thus making the legal challenge moot.
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US
New York to legalise adultery
Marital infidelity still classed as a criminal offence in 16 states and can result in jail time
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Europe
France passes law to protect children from suspected abusive parents
The lower-house National Assembly gave its green light to the bill on Monday, with the upper-house Senate approving it on Tuesday.
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Respected Lawyer and Human rights activist Akoto Ampaw dead
The lawyer is reported to have died in the early hours of today, October 20, after a short illness.
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