Europe
European court rules human rights violated by climate inaction
The women, mostly in their 70s, said that their age and gender made them particularly vulnerable to the effects of heatwaves linked to climate change.
BBC
Results for "Young lawyers"
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General
Is betrothal an offence in Ghana? : Nii Ayikoi Otoo writes
Though I have decided that neither myself nor the GaDangme Association speak publicly about what happened in Nungua after those involved have directly decided to offer explanations, however, monitoring the airwaves, I am of the firm convict...
Nii Ayikoi Otoo
General
12-year-old girl married to Nungua Gborbu Wulomo under Police protection
The marriage ceremony, which took place on Saturday, March 30, 2024, in Nungua, drew criticism after a video of the event surfaced online.
DL News
Africa
Nigerian court sentences Chinese businessman to death for murdering girlfriend
Frank Geng Quarong was discovered in her room after having stabbed her several times there.
BBC
Courts
Student, painter in court for sexual extortion
They are Peter Awudi, 23, a painter; and Prosper Boafor, 19, a student.
Graphiconline
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.
BBC
Crime
Businessman granted GH₵100k bail over alleged fraud
The Court, presided over by Mrs Klorkor Okai-Mills, granted him bail after he had pleaded not guilty to the two counts of defrauding by false pretense and issuing a false cheque.
GNA
Crime
Court orders arrest of 42-year-old retired Military Officer over enlistment fraud
Mr Daniel Asiedu is accused of collecting GH₵194,500.00 under the pretext of enlisting the youth in security services but failed.
GNA
Courts
Prosecution to call first witness in Abesim murder trial
This comes after the court concluded with the Case Management Conference (CMC)
GNA
Africa
Woman's murder exposes Kenya's toxic online misogyny
The woman was dismembered and her remains were stuffed into a plastic bag, according to a police report seen by the BBC. The police are investigating but the suspect is still at large.
BBC
Crime
Asantehene destools chief of Kwapra over illegal sale of lands
The decree for the removal of Baffour Adugyemfuo Kumani was pronounced during a session of the Asantemen Traditional Council at the Manhyia Palace on Monday, December 11, 2023.
myjoyonline
Africa
Ugandan serial killer sentenced to 105 years in prison
Musa Musasizi was sentenced on Wednesday after pleading guilty to the murder of three women said to be his girlfriends and a three-month-old girl belonging to one of his victims.
BBC
Tech
Meta is child abuse 'breeding ground', lawsuit claims
Raul Torrez said his office had set up fake accounts that were sent phallic pictures and "solicitations".
BBC
Europe
UK court to consider whether universities owe students legal duty of care
The landmark hearing next month comes at a time of widespread concern about declining student mental health and a number of widely reported suicides
The Guardian
US
A$AP Rocky must stand trial on charges he fired gun at former friend, judge rules
A Los Angeles judge found there is enough evidence for the hip-hop star to stand trial after hearing roughly a day and a half of testimony at a preliminary hearing.
Sky News
General
UPSA student elected ALSA Int'l president
Takyi, who once served as the president of the Ghana Chapter, polled over 75 percent against his main contender, Thato Liliane from Lesotho.
DL News
Europe
Online Safety Bill: divisive internet rules become law
It seeks to force tech firms to take more responsibility for the content on their platforms.
BBC
Courts
Factory hand sentenced to life imprisonment for stabbing man to death
This was after a seven-member jury unanimously returned a verdict of guilty on Tetteh, now aged 26.
GNA
Africa
Five Nigerians jailed for exhuming skull 'to get rich'
They had planned to take it to a traditional doctor who said it was needed for rituals that would make them rich.
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