General
Ahmadu Bello Uni wins first-ever ECOWAS moot court contest
The prestigious event, held in Niger State, brought together top law faculties from eight universities across the region.
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Results for "ICC President"
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General
Greater Accra Bar to undertake pro bono legal outreach
Speaking at the launch event in Accra, Isabel Boaten, President of the Greater Accra Regional Bar, emphasized that the programme goes beyond offering free legal support.
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General
Rectify regulatory breaches in 30 days-Minister to shut down radio stations
This decision, which allows the affected stations time to address regulatory issues, was made in response to a directive from President John Mahama.
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Courts
Bright Simons enters appearance in GH¢10M defamation suit, demands key admissions from Ibrahim Mahama
Mr. Simons has formally responded to the GH¢10 million lawsuit brought against him by Mahama and his company, Engineers & Planners (E&P), by filing a motion at the Accra High Court that demands admissions to 38 crucial factual claims.
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Crime
63 prison graduates unable to do national service over inability to acquire Ghana card
The revelation was made during a visit by Parliament’s Committee on Human Rights to the prison on Monday, where one of the 63 affected inmates, incarcerated for 13 years, appealed to the committee for urgent intervention.
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Africa
Uganda passes controversial law restoring military trials for civilians
The decision, made on Tuesday, directly contradicts a Supreme Court ruling issued in January 2025 that barred the practice, declaring it unconstitutional and unfair.
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Crime
Two arrested for stealing iron rods from Agenda 111 hospital site in Kasoa
The suspects were apprehended by the Kasoa Ofaakor Jei River Police following a tip-off. Security personnel at the Odupong Ofaakor Senior High School intercepted the trio, who had arrived at the scene with a tricycle loaded with stolen iron...
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Africa
Kenya's Martha Karua deported from Tanzania amid opposition leader’s trial
Karua, a long-standing human rights advocate and political critic, traveled to Tanzania with two colleagues—lawyer Gloria Kimani and activist Lynn Ngugi—to observe Lissu’s upcoming court appearance.
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Business
Forestry Commission holds forum ahead of the new timber licensing regime
The licensing initiative, established through Ghana’s Voluntary Partnership Agreement (VPA) with the European Union, seeks to ensure that all timber, both for export and local use, is verified through robust legality assurance systems.
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US
Federal judge declares Trump-era Executive order targeting law firm unconstitutional
Judge Howell found that the executive order—known as EO 1423—breached the First, Fifth, and Sixth Amendments. Describing the directive as an “unjustified assertion of presidential power,” she noted that it amounted to improper governmental...
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Business
Ghana, Algeria ink visa waiver deal
The announcement followed a series of high-level discussions with Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune and Foreign Minister Ahmed Attaf.
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General
Current constitutional process for CJ removal 'unfair'-Sophia Akuffo
Speaking before the Constitutional Review Committee in Accra on Wednesday, 30 April, Justice Akuffo described Article 146 of the 1992 Constitution—which governs the removal of superior court judges—as inadequate and potentially biased.
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General
Prof. Agyeman-Duah calls for higher threshold for petitioning to remove CJ
Speaking on the Newsfile program on Saturday, Prof. Agyeman-Duah welcomed the fact that this conversation is emerging alongside efforts to review the 1992 Constitution.
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General
GBA President urges lawyers to keenly monitor ongoing CJ removal process
Addressing the GBA's mid-year conference, Ms. Ghartey described the current process as a historic first in Ghana’s constitutional journey and emphasized the crucial role of the Bar in providing public education and ensuring accountability.
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GJA urges swift reconstitution of NMC Board to safeguard media regulation
Addressing the media in Accra on Wednesday, April 23, GJA President Albert Kwabena Dwumfour expressed concern over the protracted delay in reconstituting the NMC Board, warning that the situation undermines effective media governance and jo...
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Business
Damang mine saga: Government, Gold fields reach amicable agreement
A statement signed by the spokesperson to the President indicates that, under the new agreement, Gold Fields will transition from an owner-mining model to a contractor-mining model.
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US
Judge reverses Trump era shutdown of Voice of America
The ruling comes in response to actions that saw more than 1,300 employees—most of them journalists—placed on administrative leave following directives from then-President Donald Trump, who had accused VOA of harboring anti-Trump sentiments...
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US
Harvard University sues Trump Administration over $2.2 billion funding freeze
The lawsuit, filed on Monday, stems from growing tensions between the prestigious university and the administration.
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Supreme Court News
Supreme Court sets April 16 to hear Injunction against CJ removal procedure
The Supreme Court had initially adjourned the case indefinitely on April 5, citing a national training exercise involving state attorneys.
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Business
Pharmaceutical Society to sanction pharmacists culpable in illicit opioid trade
Addressing journalists on Friday, April 11, Dr. Samuel Donkor, president of the Pharmaceutical Society, emphasized the seriousness of the issue and the society’s commitment to enforcing strict disciplinary action.
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