Africa
Arresting Putin would be 'declaration of war', says South African President
Cyril Ramaphosa made the warning with weeks to go before an international meeting happens in Johannesburg, to which the Russian president is invited.
BBC
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Africa
South Africa plans law change over Putin ICC arrest warrant
Obed Bapela's remarks come amid intense speculation over whether South Africa stands by its invitation to Russia's President Putin to visit in August.
BBC
Business
Government moves to reform power sector with new law mandating competitive bidding
The Finance Minister, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, announced this initiative on April 23, 2025, during the World Bank's “Mission 300” session on the Ghana Energy Compact held in Washington, D.C.
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General
Minority to ensure fairness in GNPC transaction
On August 2, 2021, the Minister of Energy, Dr.Matthew Opoku Prempeh laid before Parliament, a request for its approval for the purchase of additional shares by the GNPC Explorco of 37 percent interest in Deep Water Tano/Cape Three Points by...
DL News
Opinion
Harmonizing Customary Practices and Statutory Law: The Need to Amend Ghana’s Criminal Offences Act, 1960 (Act 29) to Recognize and Enforce Customary Offences and Sanctions Across Ghanaian Communities
This article argues that whilst Ghana’s statutory criminal law (via the Criminal Offences Act 1960 (Act 29) governs codified offences, it fails to formally recognise many customary offences and sanctions entrenched in Ghanaian communities....
Kofi Annan and Nana Adwoa Serwaa Dua-Adonteng Esq.
Business
BoG to roll out Cryptocurrency regulations by September 2025
Speaking at the African Leaders and Partners Forum hosted by the EBII Group during the IMF/World Bank Spring Meetings in Washington, D.C., Dr. Asiama said the initiative is tied to the anticipated passage of the Virtual Asset Providers Act.
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Others
Full Speech: Godfred Yeboah Dame at 39th International Symposium on economic crime
The Office of the Attorney-General is prosecuting other high-profile cases involving the offenses of wilfully causing financial loss to the State, stealing, corruption, fraud, procurement breaches, and money laundering.
Godfred Yeboah Dame, AG
Business
In-house counsel key to efficient, confidential dispute resolution-CIMA
CIMA's next event the Oxford-Africa Arbitration Forum comes off on November 18, 2024 (virtual).
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Africa
Nigeria replaces 35-year old arbitration legislation
The new act refreshes the Nigerian arbitration framework and brings it into line with modern arbitral standards
Africa Law& Business
Business
Genser Energy secures USD425m for mainstream projects; Trafigura as investor, offtaker
Genser Energy was advised in this transaction by Northcott Capital Limited as financial advisers and Clifford Chance LLP as legal advisers
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General
Renowned Ghanaian lawyer reported dead after scuba diving in Dubai
She collapsed shortly upon returning to her hotel and died afterward.
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General
Kobby Amoah endorses J.B. Afrifa, says he is best choice for Young Lawyers’ Forum presidency
Mr Amoah, who is also a lecturer at Ashesi University and a former aspirant for the same position, made the endorsement at J.B. Afrifa’s Policy Launch and Vision Dialogue
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Business
First-ever Users’ Forum on the Companies Act held
Even with the promulgation of the new Companies Act, 2019(Act 992), there still abound confusion relative to understanding, interpretation, and application of the same.
DL News
Opinion
Towards Rising Medical Tourism in West Africa: A Review of Ghana’s Readiness to Become a Hub
The article argues that Ghana is strategically positioning itself to become West Africa’s leading medical tourism hub through targeted investments in specialised healthcare infrastructure, teaching hospitals, and cross-border care systems....
Silas Udia Osabutey
General
Foreign investment or exploitation? African Bar Conference opens in Accra with bold calls for legal sovereignty
The event brings together judges, lawyers, government officials, policymakers and academics from across Africa to assess whether foreign involvement on the continent is driving development or deepening dependency. This is the second time Gh...
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Tech
Let's approach AI with caution, initiative-Akufo-Addo to Africa's tech leaders
While AI could help Africa accelerate its development goals, he emphasized the importance of using it responsibly.
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Business
5th UPSA Law School Africa Trade Roundtable held
The PAPSS was formally launched in January 2022. It is a centralized payment and settlement system for intra-African trade in goods and services. Africa currently has approximately 42 individual currencies.
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General
AfCFTA Secretariat signs landmark agreement with UK Government
“Trade is the route to prosperity for countries around the globe.
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General
Mahama names Dr. Kofi Korankye-Sakyi as first Executive Secretary of ADR Centre
The appointment was made under Article 195(1) and Section 117(1)(e) of the Alternative Dispute Resolution Act, 2010 (Act 798), which created the center but left it without full administrative momentum for years.
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Europe
Arbitrator jail sentence and ban raises questions in ‘highly unusual’ case
Stampa was found guilty of contempt for his role as arbitrator in an international contract dispute which centred on an alleged breach of contract against the government of Malaysia
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