Africa
Kenya’s BBI blocked in scathing court verdict for President Kenyatta
In a scathing ruling, five High Court judges in Kenya have blocked a government-backed plan to make fundamental changes to the country’s constitution.
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Teachers told to be wary of law on defilement
The Somanya District Commander of the Ghana Police Service, Superintendent Andrews Anyani, has cautioned teachers to be weary of the law on defilement, rape, abduction and other sexually related offences as they go about their duties.
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There’s no age limit for Special Prosecutor role – Gary Nimako to Inusah Fuseini
Member of the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) legal team, Gary Nimako says concerns that Kissi Agyebeng is not of age enough to take up the job of Special Prosecutor is unfounded.
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Europe
Russia now requires all smartphones and devices in the country to have Russian software preinstalled
Russia now requires all smart devices – including phones, computers, and TVs – in the country to have Russian software preinstalled, in what some locals have called a “law against Apple
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Africa
Law firms expand in Africa
South African law firm Webber Wentzel has bagged a team of M&A lawyers from Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr, while Fluxmans Attorneys has hired a new director.
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Election Petition
Mahama’s request to inspect EC’s documents failed to meet legal standards – Oppong Nkrumah
Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, one of the spokespersons for President Akufo-Addo, 2nd Respondent, in the ongoing election petition hearing has explained that the request by the petitioner, John Mahama, to inspect documents of the Electoral Commission...
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Father’s control of house bought in son’s name does not rebut advancement — Supreme Court
The decision settles a dispute between siblings over whether house No. J81 at Buade, Nungua, Accra, formed part of the estate of their late father, Emmanuel Fynn-Sackey, who died without a will on 2 August 2016.
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EOCO attempted arrest of Manhyia South MP legally flawed-GIMPA law lecturer
Speaking on JoyNews’ Newsfile on Saturday, he argued that the Economic and Organised Crime Office Act does not make refusal to attend an invitation a criminal offence.
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CSOs demand law, firm timelines for constitutional reform process
The platform, made up of more than 100 organisations, wants Parliament to pass a Constitutional Reform Implementation and Roadmap Act to guide the entire exercise.
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Judges decide cases on law, not appointing authority — Justice Amoako Asante
He made the point when he appeared before Parliament’s Appointments Committee on Thursday, August 27, 2026.
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Full Ruling: Why Supreme Court rejected Oppong Nkrumah’s legal vacation trial injunction
The Supreme Court rejected Kojo Oppong Nkrumah’s injunction application after finding no law prohibiting criminal trials during the legal vacation and no evidence that the Chief Justice’s warrants were discriminatory or improperly issued. T...
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Pan-African Parliament launches model laws to guide AU Member States
The new instruments focus on gender equality and equity, labour migration and sustainable soil management.
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Ghana School of Law to graduate Criminal Prosecution and Litigation Course participants today
The ceremony is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. at the School’s Dome in Makola.
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Africa
ECOWAS court urges states to enforce judgments
President of the Court, Justice Ricardo Cláudio Monteiro Gonçalves, said every delay in complying with the Court’s decisions weakens the rule of law and denies successful litigants the full benefit of justice.
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Africa
Kenyan lawyer, Former Justice Minister Martha Karua denied entry into Uganda
The Uganda Law Society said Karua was stopped at the airport and ordered to return to Kenya.
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US Justice Department, Ghana AG discuss cooperation on transnational crime
In a post on its official social media platform, the division said it had welcomed Dr Ayine as part of efforts to strengthen bilateral law enforcement relations.
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Ghana Supreme Court Bolsters Mining Stability, Rebuffs Local Landowners Claims Against Newmont
The ruling is expected to bring a level of predictability to the Ghanaian mining landscape, which has seen increasing friction between local communities and large-scale miners. By affirming that the Minister of Mines must act as the primary...
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GJA to challenge Electronic Communications Act at Supreme Court over journalist arrests
GJA President Albert Dwumfour, speaking at an engagement between journalists and National Security personnel, said the trend effectively punishes journalists through criminal processes for matters that should belong in the civil arena.
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Chief Justice tells young lawyers to learn from Tsatsu Tsikata’s example
That was the central message from Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie when he addressed an event at UPSA Law School in honour of Tsatsu Tsikata, whose legal career he described as one worth studying closely.
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Are laws barring electoral offence convicts from voting constitutional?-Supreme Court to decide April 22
This stems from a case file by a lawyer and human rights activist, Fred Akwetey, who is asking the Supreme Court to strike down provisions of Ghana’s electoral law that bar people convicted of electoral offences from registering to vote or...
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