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Mark Zuckerberg the Attorney sues Meta over impersonation claims
Mark S. Zuckerberg, a bankruptcy lawyer practicing for nearly four decades, says his Facebook account has been shut down five times in the last eight years.
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Foreign Ministry warns public against Consular Service fraud
In a press release issued on Monday, August 18, the Ministry stressed that using forged or fraudulent documents is a criminal offence and warned that such cases would be referred to law enforcement for prosecution.
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Tech
Ghana set for biggest Tech law overhaul in decades — Sam George
The proposed legislative package includes separating the National Communications Authority (NCA) Act from the Electronic Communications Act to create a more modern, focused framework.
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US
Trump sues Wall Street Journal, Murdoch over Epstein note claim
At the heart of the case is a 2003 birthday note reportedly sent by Trump to Epstein, which the article described as “bawdy” and framed within the outline of a naked woman.
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Courts
Ex-National Signals Bureau boss and wife sue Attorney General for defamation
In the lawsuit, the couple contends that Dr Ayine made false and damaging statements that portrayed them as corrupt individuals involved in embezzlement and money laundering. According to the plaintiffs, these claims have deeply tarnished t...
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General
Thaddeus Sory writes: To thine own self be true – let the law work
Two days later, at 9:20 AM on Thursday, March 27, 2025, the Vincent Ekow Assafuah of Old Tafo, in Kumasi, filed an action at the Supreme Court challenging the President’s referral of the petitions to the Council of State.
Thaddeus Sory
General
Fighting Terrorism with Terrorism? Israel, Hamas, Hezbollah: An International Law Perspective
The Palestinian Islamist group Hamas seeks an end to Israeli control over the West Bank, a territory widely acknowledged as part of the Palestinian territories. However, the United States and Europe, have classified Hamas as a terrorist org...
Akyena Brantuo Benjamin
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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Tech
TikTok: US House panel approves bill that could ban or force sale of app
The measure, introduced by another House of Representatives committee and backed by the White House, cites national security concerns.
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Europe
UK: Judge’s online stalker sentenced to eight years in prison
Javed Sheikh, 43, was convicted of aggravated stalking following a two-week trial at Bristol Crown Court.
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Tech
Trevor Milton sentenced to prison after fraud conviction
Trevor Milton, who led Nikola Corporation, was convicted of fraud last year after a jury found he had lied persistently about the company.
BBC
Africa
Togolese journalists jailed for defaming minister
Newspaper editor Loic Lawson and freelance reporter Anani Sossou had accused the housing minister of failing to disclose the full details of a burglary at his home.
BBC
Africa
Kenya's 'fake lawyer' thanks his supporters
On Thursday, legal officials in Kenya urged police to arrest a man practicing under the name "Brian Mwenda".
BBC
Europe
Football star Victor Osimhen threatens to sue his own club over TikTok video mocking him
The video, which appeared on the club's TikTok account, showed Osimhen failing to score from the spot during a game against Bologna at the weekend, with a sped-up voice dubbed over the top.
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Courts
Suspected serial paedophile remanded
Rashid Anaata, the suspect, was arrested over the weekend and arraigned before the Wa Circuit Court and was subsequently remanded
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Africa
Mauritania charges student with blasphemy over exam
The official announcement of the arrest comes after the country's religious authorities decreed that people found guilty of insulting the Prophet Muhammad should face the death penalty.
BBC
Courts
Court orders ex-national service lady to hand over car in a case against ex-banker boss, boyfriend
Per its ruling by Justice Olivia Obeng Owusu, the court noted that the order is to ensure the safekeeping and preservation of the car until the final determination of the substantive case
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Africa
South Korea accuses Liberian maritime officials of rape
The two senior employees of the Liberia Maritime Authority (LiMA), who were accused by South Korean police, have had testimony taken while awaiting a judge to determine whether there is probable cause for prosecution.
Daily Observer
Tech
Kenya: No plans to suspend Facebook by the government, says CS Mucheru
Report by the Global Witness “an advocacy group, and Foxglore- a non-profit organization outlined that Facebook has been unable to detect hate speech weeks before the Kenyan elections.”
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Africa
Presidential election petition: High Court blocks Kenya's Chief Justice from gagging lawyers
The High Court quashed the Supreme Court (Presidential Election Petition Amendment Rules) 2022 that outlawed public comments on merits of a presidential election petition once filed at the Supreme Court and while it is still pending determi...
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