Africa
Guinea lawyers on strike
This strike reflects the increasing discontent following the detention of two key activists advocating for a return to democratic governance.
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Results for "Election Petition"
947 results.
Supreme Court News
Supreme Court defers ruling on interlocutory injunction against Anti-LGBTQI Bill
The five-member panel, presided over by the Chief Justice, indicated that it would give the ruling alongside the substantive application and thus called for an expedited trial of the case.
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Supreme Court News
Injunction motions against Anti-LGBTQI Bill: SC adjourns to July 17 for ruling
The court took this decision after listening to counsels for both applicants to move their respective motions.
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Africa
Racist language leads to suspension of South African MP
Initially, Renaldo Gouws suggested one of the videos was altered and denied its authenticity. However, a DA statement on Thursday confirmed the video was "genuine and not a fake."
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US
Undocumented spouses of US citizens to receive legal status
This initiative will target those who have resided in the country for at least a decade, granting them the ability to work legally in the U.S.
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General
Commute death sentence of 184 convicts to life imprisonment- Amnesty Int'l to Gov't
Although Ghana has not executed anyone since 1993, she stressed the need for the government to commute existing death sentences to life imprisonment.
DL News
General
CJ swears in newly elected executives of Kayayei Justice Club
The induction ceremony took place last Tuesday in Accra, marking a pivotal moment in the empowerment of young women through legal education and leadership opportunities.
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Supreme Court News
Supreme Court directs Ken Kuranchie to amend his reliefs in suit against former president Mahama
Mr. Kuranchie, who is a legal practitioner, is seeking, among others, a declaration that, upon a true and proper interpretation of Article 66(1) of the 1992 Constitution, the presidential term is four years.
DL News
Courts
George Afriyie’s case against GFA Appeals Committee dismissed by CAS
In a ruling delivered on May 6, 2024, the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) affirmed the verdict of the Ghana Football Association's Appeals Committee and levied costs against George Akwasi Afriyie.
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General
JUSAG marks 50th Anniversary with a health walk
In an address, the National President, Samuel Afotey Otu, emphasized the importance of upholding professional ethics among members and preserving the independence of the judiciary.
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Africa
Togolese Legislature approves constitutional reform; changes how president is elected
The amendments were initially passed by Togo's parliament on March 25, but faced strong opposition, prompting President Faure Gnassingbe to call for further deliberations and a subsequent vote in parliament.
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Africa
Son of Guinea-Bissau's ex-president jailed in US for trafficking drugs to fund coup
Malam Bacai Sanha Jr, 52, planned to use the proceeds to fund his ambitions to become Guinea-Bissau's president through a coup, authorities say.
BBC
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
Africa
Tunisia court sentences ex-President to 8 years in absentia
Moncef Marzouki was Tunisia's first democratically elected head of government after the Arab Spring in 2011. He has since become a fierce critic of current President Kais Saied.
DW
Africa
Nigerian ex-President Muhammadu Buhari's signature forged to withdraw $6m, court hears
Authorities believe that the suspects conspired with Nigeria's former central bank chief Godwin Emefiele
BBC
Europe
Hungary’s president resigns over a pardon to a man convicted in a child sexual abuse case
Her decision came after more than a week of public outrage after it was revealed that she issued a presidential pardon in April 2023 to a man convicted of hiding a string of child sexual abuses in a state-run children’s home.
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Others
Pakistan former PM Imran Khan jailed for leaking state secrets
Khan, who was ousted by his opponents as PM in 2022, is already serving a three-year jail term after being convicted of corruption.
BBC
Africa
Sierra Leone ex-President charged with high treason
The charges come after gunmen recently attacked a barracks and prison in the capital Freetown. Numerous others are also facing similar charges over the incident.
DW
US
Colorado Supreme Court kicks Trump off ballot
In a landmark decision that upends the White House race, the court ruled 4-3 that Mr Trump is not an eligible candidate because of section 3 of the 14th Amendment.
BBC
Courts
Court restrains VC, Registrar of CK Tedem University; orders fresh appointments
This was the outcome of a suit filed by one Joseph Pwoawuvi Weguri against the University and three others in which he sought a declaration that the purported appointment of the Vice-Chancellor and the Registrar was null and void.
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