Africa
Uganda anti-pornography law dropped after backlash
Under the law, song lyrics and music videos could also be categorised as pornographic, with artists facing arrest and jail.
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Results for "2020 election petition"
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Courts
Informant petitions PIPS over police harassment In Akwatia
On the 24th day of June, 2021 at about 9am, the Akwatia Police commander sent a team of armed Police officers to his house to arrest him because the headmaster had alleged that he threatened to beat him up
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General
CSOs petition Parliament over GNPC’s move to acquire stakes in Aker Energy, AGM Petroleum
The company will form a joint operating company with the two entities and acquire the said stakes at different agreed prices.
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General
Company takes steps to enforce Arbitration Award against UG
In a 2019 press release, the university denied being subject to any arbitration award.
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Courts
Indian High Court allows minor rape victim to abort 20-week-old fetus
Considering the arguments of the petitioner and the available records, the court said that,
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Business
AG moves to close down three (3) alleged ‘ponzi schemes’
According to the Attorney General, the National Intelligence Bureau (NIB) has been able to establish that the companies are part of a network of a multinational marketing company owned by the QI Group with its headquarters in Hong Kong,
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Business
Liquidated Fund Management firms: Registrar General’s Department settles 85% of ¢1.2bn bailout cash
The Registrar General said the petition was to wind up 53 fund management companies
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Asia
Married daughters cannot be considered to be dependent family members of the deceased
Thus the court passed an order amending the compensation awarded.
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General
Family of suspected armed robbery petition Ga Mantse over killing by Police
The raid was part of the police’s Anti-Armed Robbery Taskforce strategy to clamp down on violent crimes in the country
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General
Parliament will pass strict laws against LGBT – Speaker Bagbin
The Speaker was responding to a petition presented by one Emmanuel Abankwah Kesse, a political activist in the Eastern Region
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General
Akropong Sch. for the blind students protest; demand removal of ‘abusive’ headmistress
Students of the School for the Blind at Akropong in Akuapem North Municipality in the Eastern Region on Friday morning embarked on a demonstration seeking the removal of the school’s Headmistress.
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General
If The group goes contrary to their Recommendation, they will face the rigours of the law(#FixTheCountry demo):Dsp Effia Tenge
The Greater Accra Regional Police Command says it cannot sanction the proposed #FixTheCountry protest as it goes against the ban on public gatherings.
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Election Petition
Answer to Petition filed by Nana Addo
Answer to Petition filed by Nana Addo. Read the full document here
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Election Petition
Answer to Petition filed by Electoral Commission
Answer to Petition filed by Electoral Commission. Read the full document here
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Tech
Why does the US want to ban TikTok, and when could it happen?
The video sharing app has millions of users around the world, but is facing questions over the security of users' data, and its links to the government in Beijing.
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Supreme Court News
Chieftaincy and active politics: LLB graduate drags AG to Supreme Court
According to the applicant, the letter and spirit of the above Article prevent chiefs from doing or engaging in active politics but most of them are seen during General elections endorsing politicians openly.
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Supreme Court News
Supreme Court judge backs live-streaming of selected proceedings
He said the courts are already public forums, but technology could further improve transparency and help build confidence in the justice system.
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Others
Call to the Bar - Why the fuss?
The Call to the Bar in Ghana is more than a ceremonial milestone — it is the culmination of profound mental, financial, and emotional endurance. Behind every new lawyer stands a web of sacrifice, resilience, and collective triumph. This pie...
Benjamin Offei-Addo
Courts
Ashanti Region: NDC's petition against three parliamentary seats dismissed by court
The NDC had filed petitions contesting the declared outcomes in Ahafo Ano South-West, Obuasi East, and Ahafo Ano North, insisting that its candidates had legitimately won those seats despite official recounts and the subsequent inauguration...
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Supreme Court News
NPP's case to set aside injunction on Akwatia MP adjourned indefinitely
On January 2, 2025, the Koforidua High Court upheld the NDC’s request, barring Ernest Kumi, the Electoral Commission, and the Clerk of Parliament from recognizing him as the duly elected MP.
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