General
Growing coup incidences in Africa troubling – Dr Ibn Chambas
Recent instances of coup d’etats include the failed attempt in Sudan and more recently, the military insurrection in Guinea.
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Results for "Anti-Corruption Institutions in Commonwealth Africa"
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Courts
S/A President invites public nominations for next Chief Justice
Chief Justice Mogoeng Mogoeng started his professional career as a temporary interpreter and was later appointed as High Court prosecutor from March 1986 to February 1990 in Mafikeng.
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General
WAEC debunks Africa Education Watch accusation, insists no exam paper was leaked
The activities of rogue websites and WhatsApp groups created purposely for cheating have started again
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Africa
Cyberattack hits South Africa’s Port terminals
The attack began on 22 July but continued, forcing the firm to switch to manual systems.
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General
Draft policy on Aflatoxin ready: Awaits Cabinet approval
The Director of the CSIR-STEPRI, Dr Wilhemina Quaye, expressed confidence that the draft policy would meet cabinet approval
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General
Government ordered to pay US$69m after Gas contract termination
Government is also required to pay the simple interest on the Recovery Fee from 22nd April 2019, at the annual rate of 6.5% until payment.
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Africa
ECOWAS Court finds Mali in violation of widow’s right to dignity, awards victim USD 181,000 for damages
The case was filed in November 2019 by Institute for Human Rights and Development in Africa (IHRDA) and Malian partner Association pour le Progrès et le Défense des Droits des Femmes au Mali (APDF), on behalf of the victim.
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Africa
Kelvin Odenigbo: Family demand ‘the truth’ from Belarus over death
Club doctors said an autopsy found “no violent marks on the body and there are no traces of alcohol in Kelvin’s blood.”
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Business
Grant VAT exemption to exploration firms to avert dwindling investments – Ghana Chamber of Mines
Ghana has dropped to 4th in terms of budget for gold exploration on the continent.
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Africa
New association promotes in-house legal opportunities
In-house legal roles offer African lawyers greater room for self-expression and career progression, said speakers at the launch of the African Corporate & Government Counsel Forum.
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Opinion
Justice Beyond The Courtroom: Law, Dialogue, and Values in Building A Peaceful and Stable Democratic Society in Ghana
This lecture argues that justice in Ghana must extend beyond courts into homes, schools, communities, and public institutions, where dialogue, fairness, and accountability are first learned and practised. It contends that a peaceful and sta...
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Business
Societe Generale to exit Ghana as it agrees to sell its subsidiary to Attijariwafa
Attijariwafa will buy 55.22 per cent, while the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) will acquire an additional 5 per cent. Together, the purchases account for Societe Generale Group’s full 60.22 per cent interest.
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General
GIMPA Law Dean courts PCA partnership in the Hague
As part of the mission, Dr Agyeman-Budu joined senior officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Justice to pay a courtesy call on Marcin Czepelak, Secretary-General of the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA)
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Crime
IMANI calls for prosecutions after forensic report uncovers Gold-for-Oil irregularities
Former officials of BOST and an associated private firm were also singled out in connection with undisclosed offshore assets, trade-based money laundering, and breaches of fiduciary obligations.
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General
Kufuor proposes Second Chamber of Parliament to check presidential power over key appointments
Speaking at a high-level media forum organised by the Africa Media Bureau at the Alisa Hotel, Accra (September 26, 2025), the former president weighed in on ongoing discussions about a possible merger of the National Media Commission (NMC)...
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Business
BoG warns of unlicensed YellowPay and HanyPay
In a public notice dated June 10, 2025, the BoG flagged YellowPay, a product of Yellow Card Financial Inc., for falsely promoting itself as a provider of digital payment services, cryptocurrency trading, and cross-border remittance solution...
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Supreme Court News
IMANI Vice President criticizes new IGP appointment amid pending Supreme Court case
Bentil condemned President John Mahama’s decision to relieve Dr. George Akuffo Dampare of his duties and replace him with COP Christian Tetteh Yohuno, calling it a direct affront to the authority of the nation’s highest court.
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Others
Meet Dr. Justice Srem-Sai:The nominated Deputy Attorney General
As a young, vibrant, and highly experienced lawyer in practice and an academic, many are sure certain that his loads of experience and depth would be a real complement to the substantive minister, Dr. Dominic Ayine.
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General
Implement gender-responsive tax policies for equality-Experts call
Speaking at a policy conference on taxation, gender equality, and sustainable development, organized by the Network for Women’s Rights (NETRIGHT) Ghana in collaboration with the Tax Justice Network Africa (TJNA), Mr. Winful pointed out that...
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General
New book by Prof Atuguba offers a deep dive into Constitutional and Administrative Law in Ghana
It contains a detailed account of Ghana’s Constitutional Law history and Administrative Law.
Gifty Danso