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Supreme Court to rule on public disclosure of Ghana–US MoU on December 17
The adjournment followed a closed-door engagement with the Office of the Attorney-General (A-G) on Wednesday, November 26.
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ECOWAS Court external session an opportunity to learn – CJ to lawyers, judges
The External Court session of the Court is being held in Ghana for the first time since its formation over twenty years ago.
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Business
Forced unitisation is non-beneficial to Ghana’s upstream sector – Petroleum expert
Eni is challenging a directive by the Energy Ministry, asking them to initiate Sankofa Offshore oil fields and Adubea Oil Block.
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Take swift action against Owusu Bempah’s men for attacking Journalists-GJA demands
On Friday, March 15, 2019, Owusu Bempah stormed the premises of Radio XYZ in the company of four gun wielding thugs in search of a radio presenter at the station.
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Ghana’s Legal Education Reform: Understanding the Shift from Makola Law
This write-up is not intended as a criticism of either system. Its purpose is simply to help readers understand the differences between the current Makola system and the new reform model, and to appreciate what changes may lie ahead.
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US
Abortion providers ask Supreme Court to block Texas’ six-week ban
Supporters of abortion rights say the Mississippi and Texas laws are a direct challenge to Roe v. Wade, the landmark 1973 opinion legalizing abortion nationwide prior to viability, which can occur at around 24 weeks of pregnancy.
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Supreme Court’s reasoning in striking out minister's power to issue licences for cannabis cultivation
In its full judgment, the court per a majority opinion by Kulendi JSC and supported by Dotse JSC, Dordzie JSC, and Mensa-Bonsu JSC, upheld the plaintiff’s claims thereby declaring the said section as null and void, unconstitutional.
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Kufuor, Supreme Court Justice call for legal enforcement, orientation towards PWDs
Speaking at an event organized by the John A. Kufuor (JAK) Foundation in partnership with the Right of Youth and Disability International, a non-governmental organization, both the Former President and the Supreme Justice, called for an eff...
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Business
Groundbreaking Book on Ghana’s Company Law launched in Accra
Nicknamed “The Blue Book,” the first volume, titled Companies, Corporate Insolvency & Restructuring in Ghana, spans 22 chapters and provides clarity on fundamental corporate issues.
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Go to court if you believe burning illegal mining excavators is wrong – Akufo-Addo
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo on Wednesday reaffirmed his determination to root out illegal mining and stated that the burning of equipment used for the pollution of water bodies and forest reserves will not cease till the criminal...
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Meet Mileva Helene Nyame-Baafi: Swiss-born, UK-trained lawyer called to the Ghana Bar
Born in Switzerland to German and Swiss parents, Mrs. Nyame-Baafi brings a multicultural background and international legal training to Ghana's legal profession.
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Others
Why Ghana deported three Israeli nationals
In a statement issued on 10 December 2025, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the decision followed the removal of three Ghanaians from Israel under conditions Accra considers unacceptable.
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Parliament passes Criminal Offences (Amendment) Bill 2022, abolishing death penalty
“The Criminal Offences Amendment Act, 2022 is duly read the third time and duly passed," Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin said.
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Africa
Kenya rejects ICJ’s verdict on Somalia maritime border row
A week before the final verdict, Nairobi announced that it withdrew its participation from the case, as well as its recognition of the court’s compulsory jurisdiction.
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Courts
Abeka district court relocated to Achimota – Chief Justice
The court in Achimota will hear cases that were supposed to be heard by the Abeka district court, while the facility in Abeka remains closed.
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Crime
More than 49,000 foreigners intercepted – Immigration Service
A few Ghanaians are aiding some West African nationals to enter our country illegally, despite the closure of our borders.
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Police ban Val’s Day celebration in drinking spots, others
The Bolgatanga Divisonal Headqurarters has banned grand Valentine’s Day celebration on Sunday, February 14.
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GSL mass failure: Adopt triple-track learning system- Lecturer
And if we had developed the infrastructure maybe at the Law Village for example which can take 1,500 students on its own, and you add Kumasi campus, then it means we may have more space than even those who are going to write the exams.
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US-based company sues Groupe Nduom, 18 others alleging money laundering, wire fraud
An equity fund and securities investment company based in the United States, Birim Group LLC, has brought charges against the founder and former flagbearer of the Progressive People’s Party (PPP), Dr Papa Kwesi Nduom.
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Europe
Turkey’s withdrawal from women violence treaty goes to court
Istanbul, Turkey – With a presidential decree published in the Official Gazette on March 20, Turkey’s exit from the Council of Europe’s Convention on Preventing and Combating Violence Against Women and Domestic Violence was sudden but not u...
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