General
President nominates Kissi Adjebeng as Special Prosecutor
If approved, Mr. Adjebeng will take over from Martin Amidu who stepped down months before the general elections in 2020
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Courts
Court to rule on Eni’s oilfield combination dispute today
With billions of dollars at stake, the ruling could escalate the dispute if Eni decides to take the matter to international arbitration
DL News
General
Ghana receives another yellow card from the European Commission
Ghana has received another warning from the European Commission for its inability to comply with its duties under international law as a flag, port, coastal, or market state
DL News
General
“I am not a criminal” – Alhaji Bandoh denies involvement in printing fake currency
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Bahmed Travel and Tours, Alhaji Ahmed Bandoh has refuted allegations that he was involved in the operations of a fake currency syndicate that was busted at the Kotoka International Airport.
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Business
Provide beneficial ownership by June 30 or be sanctioned – RGD to businesses
The Registrar General’s Department (RGD), in accordance with the Companies Act 2019 (Act 992), has announced that any company that does not provide the name of its Beneficial Owners (BO) by June 30, 2021 would be severely sanctioned.
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US
ICC chief prosecutor Karim Khan removed over sexual misconduct allegations
The decision marks the first time in the ICC’s 24-year history that its top prosecutor has been ousted.
DL News
General
KNUST Law Acting Dean promoted to Associate Professor
With more than three decades of active legal practice, Dr. Chris Adomako-Kwakye, Esq. stands out as a seasoned professional whose impact spans both practice and academia.
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General
Tsatsu Tsikata's 50 years at the bar to be commemorated with a 3-day event
A three-day celebration will be held in Accra from August 6 to 8, 2025, to mark Tsatsu Tsikata’s 50th year at the Ghana Bar. The event will include tributes and panel discussions reflecting on his contributions to law, academia, and nationa...
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Africa
Ex-DR Congo PM sentenced to 10 years’ forced labour over $245M embezzlement scandal
The Constitutional Court delivered its verdict on Tuesday, also convicting Deogratias Mutombo, ex-governor of the country’s central bank, who received a five-year forced labour sentence.
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Africa
UN Court awards disputed oil-rich islands to Equatorial Guinea in territorial case against Gabon
The contested isles—Conga, Mbanié, and Cocoteros—have been at the centre of a sovereignty battle between the two Central African nations since the 1970s.
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Africa
Three Americans convicted in DR Congo coup plot transferred to US custody
Initially sentenced to death by a military tribunal, their punishments were reduced to life imprisonment just last week. According to U.S. State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce, the individuals are now under U.S. custody.
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Others
Indonesian TikToker Jailed for telling Jesus picture on phone to cut his hair
Ratu Thalisa, a popular TikToker with over 442,000 followers, was responding to a viewer's comment urging her to cut her hair to appear more masculine.
DL News
Supreme Court News
Supreme Court Rules: Leave Must Be Sought Before Filing Appeal Against National Labour Commission Decision
In the judgment, Justice Darko Asare JSC affirmed that “decisions from the NLC fell clearly within that category of causes or matters envisaged” by the constitution and the Courts Act, both of which establish the necessity for leave prior t...
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General
Paralegals need necessary training to enhance legal system-Dame
He noted that paralegals play crucial roles in traditional court settings and corporate environments, international organizations, and regulatory bodies, making capacity building essential.
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General
Ghanaians paid GH¢5b cash in bribes to public officials in 2021 – CHRAJ
Corruption cost the global economy around $3.6 trillion according to UN estimates.
GNA
Africa
Why South Africa regrets its liberal post-apartheid asylum laws
Home Affairs Minister Aaron Motsoaledi has announced plans to toughen asylum and immigration laws in a move that will have far-reaching consequences for foreign nationals
BBC
Africa
South Africa plans law change over Putin ICC arrest warrant
Obed Bapela's remarks come amid intense speculation over whether South Africa stands by its invitation to Russia's President Putin to visit in August.
BBC
Others
Singapore executes man for supplying cannabis
Tangaraju Suppiah, 46, was hanged at dawn on Wednesday over a plot to smuggle 1kg (35oz) of cannabis.
BBC
Europe
China accused of operating 'secret police stations' in the Netherlands
The "police stations" allegedly claim to offer diplomatic assistance to Chinese nationals but have not been registered with the Dutch government.
Euronews
Africa
Kenyan lawyer in ICC case linked to new president found dead
Paul Gicheru had pleaded not guilty earlier this year to all eight counts of interfering with witnesses in the case against William Ruto, who had been charged with involvement in violence after Kenya’s 2007 election that left more than 1,00...
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