Courts
26 remanded in police custody for 6 days following violent clashes in Abetifi
The suspects, one of whom is female, are to reappear before the court on November 14, 2024.
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CJ launches 5th edition of manual on election adjudication
Justice Torkonoo explained that this edition builds on past manuals, consolidating all pertinent laws and regulations applicable to elections.
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Supreme Court News
Vacant seat case: Objection against empanelling of Justice Gaewu dismissed
This decision came on October 30, after Thaddeus Sory, counsel for the Speaker, argued that Justice Gaewu’s previous political affiliations could lead to a conflict of interest.
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Courts
Accused person in protest over alleged $3m BOST scandal discharged
Alhassan was arrested, along with two others, by the police and charged with offences including offensive conduct conducive to a breach of peace.
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Africa
Zambia:President sacks top 3 Judges for ruling in rival's favour
The judges, who served on the Constitutional Court, were involved in a 2016 presidential petition where they ruled against Hichilema’s challenge of then-President Edgar Lungu's election victory.
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Courts
NDC Amenfi Central PC disqualified from contesting 2024 election
The Electoral Commission (EC), in a letter dated October 10, 2024, and signed by Samuel Tettey, the Deputy Chairman of Operations, informed Joana Gyan Cudjoe of her disqualification due to a pending court case.
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General
After $5m payment Brazil lifts ban on Musk’s X
Justice Alexandre de Moraes authorized the platform's "immediate return" to operation in Brazil after it paid significant fines and blocked accounts accused of spreading false information.
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General
Digitisation agenda of the courts to continue unabated — Chief Justice
The Chief Justice also urged all stakeholders in the justice delivery sector to remain dedicated to ensuring democracy functions effectively in the country.
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Africa
Tanzania: Gang rapists sentenced to life in prison
The convicts include Clinton Damas, a member of the Tanzania People's Defence Force, and Praygod Mushi, a prison officer. The other two men involved are Nickson Jackson and Amin Lema.
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Africa
Nigerian Pastor sued for calling gospel artiste prostitute
Peter is said to have been arraigned for allegedly defaming popular gospel artist Bunmi Akinnaanu, also known by her stage name Omije Ojumi, via social media.
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Europe
Italy Deputy PM faces prosecution for blocking migrant boat
The boat, operated by the charity Open Arms, was stranded at sea for nearly three weeks before being allowed to land on the island of Lampedusa after a court ruling.
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Courts
There’s room for post judgement negotiation on Trafigura seizing Ghana's Property – Yamoah Paintsil
According to him, even after a court ruling, the parties can negotiate terms and conditions.
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Business
Trafigura judgment debt: Ghana’s assets at risk – Bright Simons
He accused him of downplaying the severity of the Regina House issue and failing to adequately advise the government.
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Courts
Okyehene Secretary sues Hopeson Adorye over ‘Agyapadie’ book
He is further praying the court to order the defendants to retract the statements.
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Courts
Opuni case adjourned to Oct 14
The court announced that the proceedings would resume after the legal vacation, which lasts from August 1 to the second week of October.
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Crime
4 remanded in Tumu for alleged robbery of MoMo vendor
The suspects have been under police surveillance in Tumu due to a series of robberies targeting commuters in the Sissala East Municipality.
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Supreme Court News
Supreme Court upholds existing law against unnatural carnal knowledge
The seven-member panel thus disagreed with the plaintiff's contention that Section 104(1)(b) infringes on the constitutional rights of persons.
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Africa
Ugandan court jails Tiktoker for insulting president
Edward Awebwa was found guilty of hate speech and disseminating "misleading and malicious" information about President Yoweri Museveni, First Lady Janet Museveni, and their son.
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Courts
How Ghana triumphed over ENI, Vitol arbitration claims
The Tribunal denied Eni and Vitol their monetary claims, initially valued at $7 billion and later reduced to $915 million plus interest.
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Supreme Court News
CJ writes to President, requests five additional Justices to Supreme Court
The five are; Her Ladyship Justice Angelina Mensah-Homiah, His Lordship Justice Eric Kyei Baffour, His Lordship Justice Edward Amoako Asante, Her Ladyship Justice Cyra Pamela C.A. Koranteng, and Her Ladyship Justice Afia Asare Botwe.
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